Low public awareness of oral cancer is a concern for health authorities, with some patients unaware of the disease until they need medical care.

The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission is calling for a stronger human rights-based approach to public services to ensure the needs and concerns of people are heard and addressed.

India is continuing to support Fiji’s development, with initiatives in healthcare, agriculture and food security aimed at improving essential services and strengthening local livelihoods.

Government agencies must remove barriers preventing Fijians from accessing essential services and protection, says Solicitor-General Ropate Green.

The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission is stepping up scrutiny of key industries.

The Lautoka City Council is backing 23-year-old Hannah Simran Kumar to represent the city at this year’s Sugar Festival.

Fiji’s debt bill is eating into money the government needs for roads, infrastructure and other essential services.

The Pacific must not be used as a testing ground for nuclear weapons, says Defence Minister Pio Tikoduadua.

Fiji’s push to become a regional ICT hub is increasing the urgency of protecting critical systems, sensitive information and online services from cyber threats.

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions is working closely with the Fiji Police Force to prepare an extradition application for a person of interest in the missing drug exhibit case at the Suva High Court.

Fiji’s ability to withstand future economic shocks is under pressure as public debt is projected to rise and growth slows.

The newly appointed Permanent Secretary for Health says her immediate focus will be listening to healthcare workers across the country to
better understand the challenges facing Fiji’s health system and identify ways to improve service delivery.