The Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation says it will continue to push for reduced electricity tariffs as the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission begins public consultations from tomorrow.

Fiji’s National Risk Assessment has identified tax and customs crimes including tax evasion, fraud, duty evasion, and smuggling as major threats to the integrity of the nation’s financial system.

As labour shortages continue to challenge investors in Fiji, the private sector is increasingly taking matters into its own hands by investing directly in workforce training and skills development.

The National Fire Authority says Syria Street and Argo Street in Walu Bay remain closed until further notice due to a fuel leakage at the Petro Oceania terminal along Foster Road.

Police have intensified monitoring and enforcement operations targeting the illegal sale of liquor as part of ongoing efforts to protect public safety and uphold licensing laws.

Fijians are being urged to avoid the Walu Bay area, as authorities work to contain a leak from an oil tank.

Fijians will have the opportunity from tomorrow to have their say on proposed electricity tariff changes, as the 21-day public consultation on Energy Fiji Limited’s tariff increase officially gets underway.

A relative of the man found dead in Vitogo, Lautoka, on Saturday has identified the victim as a 40-year-old resident of Vanuakula Settlement in Drasa.

The Methodist Church has expressed concern over the growing number of elderly people being placed in care homes.

The United Nations Human Rights Office is working with the Police Force to strengthen training and improve the treatment of vulnerable people.

Retailers in Suva say doing business has improved in recent years due to government digital reforms, but challenges remain.

The Education Ministry has introduced a new Student Progression and Retention Policy to improve education quality while protecting student wellbeing.