While many families prepare to celebrate Diwali this weekend, residents of Vavalagi outside Labasa have little reason to celebrate, as a prolonged water shortage continues to disrupt their daily lives.

The sugar industry still relies heavily on government subsidies, with cane production failing to grow consistently despite millions of dollars in annual assistance.

National Federation Party Leader Biman Prasad has reaffirmed the party’s directive for its Members of Parliament not to support the proposed Constitution amendment Bill if it is brought before Parliament.

The widespread use of combustible building materials is contributing to the high number of homes being destroyed by fire across Fiji, says Puamau Sowane.

Prolonged dry weather is increasing production costs for vegetable farmers in Nadi, with some warning that Fijians could soon pay more for locally grown produce.