Minister for Local Government and Housing Maciu Nalumisa emphasized the efforts of the Ministry to instill good governance across the 13 municipal councils with a focus on bringing their financial reports up to date.

The National Council for Persons with Disabilities today received consignment of assistive devices worth $1.2 million to assist members.

The Employment Ministry is undertaking a comprehensive review of labor legislation, aimed at enhancing the protection of migrant workers following a series of complaints regarding employment practices.

More than fifteen thousand plants believed to be marijuana were seized by Tukavesi Police in the Northern Division yesterday afternoon.

The Reserve Bank of Fiji Board kept the Overnight Policy Rate unchanged at 0.25 percent during a meeting last week.

Minister for Justice Siromi Turaga has refuted claims made by Francis Puleiwai, the former Deputy Commissioner for Fiji Independent Commission against Corruption (FICAC), on interference in an ongoing investigation.

Minister Aseri Radrodro says fundraising is only permitted under very special circumstances, as per the ministry’s regulations, and that only one fundraising event per school, per year, is allowed on school premises.

Leader of the Opposition Inia Seruiratu emphasized the importance of understanding how the Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) Reconciliation and Restoration Programme will align with the government’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

The prosecution in the case of the alleged murder of a woman in Raiwaqa has asked for more time to file and serve disclosures.

Investment Fiji is forecasting a significant expansion in the hospitality sector, with approximately 3,500 hotel rooms currently in the pipeline over the next few years.

The Fiji Cancer Society is dealing with a sharp increase in cancer cases, having registered 772 new patients since January last year.

The Nadi Chamber of Commerce has raised serious concerns regarding claims of harassment by touting of tourists visiting Nadi town.