The Ministry of Lands is currently reviewing 17 parcels of land referred by the iTaukei Land Trust Board for possible reversion to native ownership.

Finance Minister Esrom Immanuel says Fiji’s ability to withstand global shocks will depend heavily on the research and innovation taking place at Koronivia Research Station.

The Fiji Women’s Crisis Center says the absence of local government elections for nearly two decades is contributing to worsening municipal services and community problems.

The Ministry of Policing has confirmed that there is no plans to routinely arm police officers with firearms, despite growing concerns over their safety during operations.

Residents in and around Valele, Ba are expected to find significant relief to their water issues following the re-commissioning of the Valele Reservoir roof project.