Health Minister Doctor Atonio Lalabalavu says there is no need to establish a cancer centre in Fiji currently, as treatments are incorporated at various primary and secondary healthcare facilities.

Acting Minister for Home Affairs and Immigration Filimoni Vosarogo is assuring the public that Fijian peacekeepers in the Middle East are safe and in high morale despite rising tensions in the region.

As World Oxygen Day was celebrated earlier this week, the Cure Kids Fiji together with the Ministry of Health and Medical Services continues to highlight the message that no one should die for lack of oxygen.

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has sanctioned the charges against a former Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, and two senior executives of local airlines for a case of unlawful carriage of firearms and ammunition in a domestic flight.

Sexual offenses committed against children continue to persist, with eight children allegedly exploited by perpetrators last month.

Fiji and other Pacific island nations continue to face a growing crisis in their agri-food systems, as limited arable land, outdated farming methods, and climate change contribute to food insecurity across the region.

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka highlighted the importance of restoring confidence in Fiji to ensure sustainable economic growth, addressing both the domestic and international dimensions of this effort.

The Ministry of Civil Service says it will be a normal working day for government workers.

The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission has expressed disappointment over the continued operation of vessels averaging 20 to 30 years old, stressing the need for investment in modern shipping infrastructure.

Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Professor Biman Prasad says a silo approach to service delivery has limited the effectiveness of the government’s program planning and implementation.

The Ministry of Forestry is exploring the possibility of developing a timber marketing regulation to oversee the operations of timber retailers.

Residents of the Northern Division are in for a special treat during the FMF Diwali Mela as they will have the chance to see how radio production works behind the scenes.