A father of six who pleaded guilty to raping a ten-year-old child in Sigatoka last year has been sentenced nine-year and two and a half months imprisonment.

The Land Transport Authority is warning all Public Service Vehicle drivers to strictly prohibit from using offensive language, including swearing or making remarks that are personal, sexual, or racist in nature.

The Fiji National Disaster Management Office is urging the general public to be vigilant as a heavy rain alert has been issued.

Assistant Minister of Agriculture Tomasi Tunabuna emphasizes the importance of strengthening the resource-based sector as a key driver of Fiji’s sustainable development.

Japan is planning to host a business event this month in Fiji that will create opportunities for local businesses to connect with Japanese companies.

The Lautoka Municipal Market came alive as community leaders and market vendors gathered to commemorate World Rural Women’s Day.

Over 100 schools will be equipped with a kit for hand hygiene, through a collaboration between stakeholders to promote handwashing for hand hygiene.

The Ministry of Tourism is working in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and the UN Food and Agriculture Organization to promote locally grown produce into the tourism supply chain known as the farm-to-fork initiative.

The Ministry of Fisheries lacks the technical expertise needed to support the growth of fish fry or a juvenile fish.

The Police Force has seized more than 200 rolls of dried leaves, and more than one thousand small branches believed to be marijuana in a joint raid.

The National Fire Authority will step up inspections of all schools to ensure they are fire safety compliant.

The Minister for Housing and Local Government Maciu Nalumisa has acknowledged the challenges of staff turnover within the two ministries.