Following the birth of a healthy baby boy this morning, New Year’s Day has taken on new significance for the Yabaki family of Lami.

The New Year’s eve turned tragic for a family in Togomasi in Nadi yesterday after a six-year-old boy drowned in a flooded culvert.

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka sought forgiveness from the paramount Chief of Bau and Head of the Kubuna Confederacy, Ratu Epenisa Cakobau on behalf of all political parties for campaigning to re-instate the Great Council of Chiefs.

Fiji has become a holiday hotspot for Hollywood stars in recent times.

Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation Viliame Gavoka has given his assurance to those in the tourism industry that they will always be consulted for any plans.

A heavy rain warning and flash flood alert remains for certain parts of the Fiji group.

The Suva Retailers Association has extended its warmest congratulations to the Government of Fiji and the appointment of new Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka and members of parliament.

Some of the housing policies are approved and implemented by the previous government will be maintained says Minister for Housing, Maciu Nalumisa.