Nearly 60 parcels of drugs have been discovered on our shores.

The people of Nasava Village in Wainimala, Naitasiri, have marked a major milestone with the commissioning of their newly completed evacuation centre.

The Government has taken proactive steps to safeguard maritime services following threats by some shipping operators to suspend services.

The five per cent tourism levy introduced in the National Budget will be absorbed by the industry and is not expected to be passed on to visitors.

Now is not the right time to consider an increase in the minimum wage, according to the Nadi Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Fiji Airports has put its emergency response plans to the test after successfully conducting a full-scale night aircraft crash exercise at Nausori International Airport.

The increased allocation for the health sector will help address key priorities, including HIV response, staff welfare, medicine supply, and healthcare infrastructure.

The government is stepping up efforts to accelerate urban development, improve public services, and modernise waste management systems as part of a broader push to support Fiji’s growing towns and cities.

Businesses and residents in the Northern Division are expressing cautious optimism following the announcement of the 2026/2027 National Budget, saying many measures align with the government’s theme of a “Responsible Budget for a Sustainable Future.”

Education Minister Aseri Radrodro says the $883 million allocated to the education sector in the 2026/2027 National Budget will help ensure schools are adequately staffed and students continue to receive quality education.

The Fiji Trades Union Congress has criticised the 2026-2027 National Budget, describing it as disappointing for workers and failing to provide immediate relief amid rising living costs.

Two people have been taken into custody for allegedly carrying out unauthorised recruitment activities linked to the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility scheme.