Former Deputy Prime Minister Biman Prasad will return to court next Thursday after his lawyer requested more time to review disclosure documents provided by the prosecution.

Uncertainty over the future of Fiji’s sugar industry and concerns about cane returns set the tone as Government began consultations with farmers in Ba.

Inconsistent supply of farm produce and the underuse of rural market facilities in upper Navosa have led to the revival of the Vatumali Collection Centre.

Years of long and difficult travel for rural families in Tailevu have been eased with the opening of the new Namoli community access road in Waidalice.

Minister for Finance Esrom Immanuel has confirmed that the government is not planning to introduce a mini-budget at this stage, despite earlier comments by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka suggesting one was being considered.

Fiji is preparing to release new national data on intimate partner violence, with early findings already revealing critical insights into the experiences and realities faced by women and girls across the country.

The Consumer Council of Fiji is calling for a formal market inquiry into supermarket pricing practices, amid growing concerns over affordability pressures and inconsistent pricing across the retail sector.

The Electoral Commission and FEO will await Cabinet’s final decision and will respond accordingly once it is communicated.

Police investigations into the death of Jone Vakarisi have now moved inside the military camp where he was allegedly held before his death, with Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu confirming officers are recording statements from military personnel.

The proposed NextGen Alliance Party has once again submitted its application for registration to the Fijian Elections Office.

Former Fiji Procurement Office (FPO) Social Cluster Head Maire Wise has told the Suva High Court that Hospineer was not among the suppliers recommended by the tender evaluation committee, as the trial involving Neil Sharma, Voreqe Bainimarama and Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum continued today.

Rising global fuel prices and economic shocks continue to threaten Fiji’s economy, with Minister for Finance Esrom Immanuel warning that prolonged energy price volatility weakens business confidence, reduces household purchasing power and slows economic growth.