The Great Council of Chiefs says it intends to maintain strong ties with the British Monarch- but only after key indigenous and constitutional issues are addressed at home.

Yasawa man and serving police officer Akuila Dranivotua headlines the Fiji Airways Fiji Men’s 7s squad named for the upcoming Vancouver leg of the HSBC SVNS Series.

Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu says initial analysis conducted at Fiji Sugar Corporation Lautoka Mill Head Office by a Republic of Fiji Military Forces officer indicates the seized pistols in Lautoka are defense spray gas guns.

Assistant Health Minister Penioni Ravunawa has issued a strong warning, cautioning communities against involving children in drain and flood clean-up activities.

The Minister for Agriculture, Tomasi Tunabuna, has launched two new initiatives, the AgriTourism Programme and the Scaling-Up of Agriculture Value-Added Programme —aimed at modernizing the agricultural sector and supporting rural livelihoods.

Tropical Depression 09F is expected to intensify further and reach tropical cyclone strength within the next 6 to 12 hours.

The Great Council of Chiefs is examining village by-laws and customary law amid growing concerns about community discipline.

Victims of sextortion are paying between $100 and $5,000 to prevent their intimate images from being shared online.

For Hurricanes lock Isaia Walker-Leawere, tomorrow’s clash against the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua carries deeper meaning than just competition points.

The Nausori Town Council says its push to recover outstanding rates and service fees is beginning to show results.

Extra Bula FC head coach Stéphane Auvray was satisfied with his side’s strong start but admitted there is still plenty of work to be done following last night’s victory in Melbourne.

The Ministry of Agriculture says farmers are facing increasing challenges from market demands, pricing pressures, and competition both locally and internationally.