For the first time, Fiji has marked the International Day of the Girl Child through nationwide community celebrations, and Minister for Women, Children, and Social Protection Sashi Kiran says it is only the beginning of a much bigger movement to empower girls and keep them safe.

Fiji’s sheep industry is thriving in the West and North, creating jobs, boosting rural livelihoods, and supporting food security.

The Macuata Provincial Council’s Yaubula Committee has proposed that investigations and research be carried out on the Qawa and Labasa rivers, as well as their shorelines, to assess environmental health and possible pollution impacts.

On board the Australian defence vessel ADV Reliant, Major Tadio Nariva of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces looks out over the Pacific horizon, not just as a soldier, but as part of a growing movement of Pacific nations working together for a safer, more resilient region.

While investment in disability inclusion has risen, accessibility in public spaces and transport remains a major challenge, according to new government findings.

About 60 women from Tikina Sawau in Beqa are spending two weeks learning how to fight back, not with force, but with knowledge, confidence, and community action.

Minister for Finance and Commerce, Esrom Immanuel, says Fiji is taking a bold step to improve access to finance for micro, small, and medium enterprises.

Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection Sashi Kiran says empowering women to lead, especially in education and science, is not just a matter of equality but a foundation for national progress.

The Ministry of Lands and Mineral Resources has confirmed that the Airborne Electromagnetic (AEM) Survey has now moved to Vanua Levu for the next phase of operations, which begins today.

The Biosecurity Authority of Fiji has confirmed the detection of species of Fruit Fly native to Tonga, in Fiji.

Government investment to support persons with disabilities has nearly doubled in five years, signaling a major shift towards inclusion and accessibility across Fiji.

Opposition parliamentarian Premila Kumar raised concerns in the House regarding the continued delays in appointing substantive Chief Executive Officers for several municipal councils, particularly in Suva and Nasinu.