The Fiji National University has launched its 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign, reaffirming its commitment to creating safe and respectful spaces for students and staff.

Authorities in Labasa are closely monitoring the situation as continuous heavy rain has caused flooding in several low-lying and flood-prone areas.

The Fiji Police Force terminated 78 officers between January 2023 and 30 October this year, with the majority dismissed for failing to follow proper resignation procedures before leaving the country.

Fiji records one of the highest rates of gender-based violence in the world.

Minister for Information Lynda Tabuya has condemned the violent attack on FBC senior journalist Apenisa Waqairadovu outside court yesterday, saying Fiji cannot tolerate any assault on media personnel who are simply doing their job.

Government has defended Civil Aviation Authority of Fiji’s decision to shut down Sunflower Aviation’s maintenance operations.

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has again called gender-based violence a national crisis, saying Fiji cannot ignore the reality that almost two in three women who have been in a relationship have experienced physical or sexual violence.

The Fiji Roads Authority is advising that a number of roads and low-level crossings in the Northern Division remain flooded and closed to traffic following heavy rain overnight.

Fiji has taken a major step in linking sustainability with economic growth through the launch of the Lagi 2025 Exhibition, a project that combines art, renewable energy, and tourism.

Minister for Social Protection Sashi Kiran says the decision to increase the age eligibility of the Transport Assistance Scheme from 60 to 65 years was made after a comprehensive review social protection system.

CWM Hospital Surgical Registrar Dr. Ana Tugia says Fiji has made significant progress in diabetic care over the past decade, despite being a lower-middle-income country and continuing to face resource constraints.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways has clarified that there is no blanket ban on transporting livestock to and from Fiji’s maritime islands, stressing that current measures are risk-based, legally required, and aimed at protecting farmers and disease-free island communities.