An investigation has been launched into the death of a 30-year-old man at Valelevu Health Centre, with Police confirming the case has been referred to the Criminal Investigation Department.

Fiji’s landfill sites are coming under increasing pressure, with Local Government Minister Maciu Nalumisa warning that urgent action is needed to reduce the amount of waste being sent to dumping grounds across the country.

Services in the maritime communities are expected to strengthen following the opening of the new Lomaloma Post Office in Vanua Balavu, Lau.

The Ministry of Environment has confirmed that another waste-to-energy proposal is being explored in Fiji, following the rejection of TNG’s Environmental Impact Assessment.

The group that led opposition to the proposed Vuda waste-to-energy incinerator project says it is now open to supporting alternative waste management solutions from the developer.