Flydubai said the circumstances surrounding the incident were still under investigation and that it was not in a position to comment further, a spokesperson said on Saturday.

Five years of living in temporary tents has brought difficult conditions for 37 families from Nabavatu Village in Macuata, with health remaining a key concern as they wait for their new homes.

Poor vision is affecting children’s ability to learn, with thousands identified through a nationwide free eye screening campaign.

Fiji is looking to strengthen its maritime surveillance with new technology from Australia.

Growing internet coverage is not yet translating into equal economic opportunities for women, with many in rural and remote communities still lacking devices, data and digital skills.