The Fiji Sugar Corporation, Sugar Cane Growers Council and Sugar Industry Tribunal are urging cane growers and industry stakeholders to increase cane deliveries to the Lautoka Sugar Mill as concerns are mounting over low supply levels.

The cost of treating Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) has reached alarming levels, placing enormous pressure on Fiji’s health system as 80 percent of adult deaths are now linked to the diseases.

The death of Dr Isireli Biumaitotoya may have resulted from an emotionally charged or “crime of passion” attack.

The Colonial War Memorial Hospital is not being considered for a public-private partnership arrangement similar to the Health Care Fiji PPP between Aspen Medical and the government.

Years of political instability have created a culture of fear within Fiji’s public service, leaving many officials reluctant to make decisions or speak openly.