To encourage the active engagement of young Fijians in agriculture, the Ministry has launched its Youth in Agriculture Policy.

Minister for Agriculture and Waterways, Vatimi Rayalu says the time for party politics is over.

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka is expected to soon nominate a replacement for Suva Lawyer Tanya Waqanika in the Constitutional Offices Commission.

Minister for Transport Ro Filipe Tuisawau says he is aware of the operators’ concerns about the open taxi rank system.

Energy Fiji Limited says it is concerned with some contractors of the Fiji Roads Authority for continuously damaging EFL’s underground power cables.

The proposal for a new Rakiraki Mill to be built may not be a full-crushing mill.

The Tertiary Scholarship and Loan Service board says no discussions have been held so far with the Education Minister to forgive the debts of tertiary TELS students.

Fiji joins countries around the globe in celebrating “World Braille Day”, to raise awareness on the importance of Braille as a means of communication.

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka is committed to providing equal development opportunities in rural areas and the outer islands.

The Fiji Meteorological Office says that a heavy rain warning remains in force for the Yasawa and Mamanuca Groups, the interior and western parts of Viti Levu, Vatulele, and Kadavu.

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has admitted that recent appointments of permanent secretaries are yet to be formalised.

Minister for Sugar Charan Jeath Singh says he is concerned with the decrease in cane production, and this is an area he will be looking into.