President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu yesterday farewelled Japan’s outgoing Ambassador Rokuichiro Michii, acknowledging Japan’s long-standing support to Fiji and its major role in the country’s development.

Men account for 76 percent of completed suicides, yet the country has no dedicated national campaign to address male mental health says Opposition Member of Parliament Virendra Lal.

Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro is encouraging the 39 percent of students who failed their Year 8 External Examination to consider the options available to them, saying the results do not mark the end of their education journey.

The government is speeding up visa and work permit processing, helping businesses access foreign workers faster while maintaining border security.

The Truth and Reconciliation debate is back in the spotlight.

Minister for Climate Change Mosese Bulitavu believes Fiji secured major gains at the UN Climate Change Conference, COP30, but says the world still needs to urgently fix gaps in finance and national commitments if the 1.5-degree target is to remain alive.

Fiji is accelerating efforts to secure and remove derelict vessels in Suva Harbour as the country faces heightened risks during the current cyclone season.

Two grandfathers were among those charged last month for the rape and sexual assault of their grandchildren.

The Ministry of Education has launched an investigation into Jasper Williams High School after parents raised concerns about a single bed being listed as a required item for boarders in 2026.

Health Minister Dr. Atonio Lalabalavu has raised serious concerns about suicide crisis, revealing that young people, the elderly, and members of the Fijian of Indian descent community are among the most affected groups.

Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is expected to provide the new Colonial War Memorial Hospital masterplan next year.

The Reserve Bank of Fiji says the new banknote designs unveiled this week went through an exhaustive nationwide consultation process and while public reaction has been mixed, the bank is standing by its work.