The proposed Employment Relations Bill is sparking concerns over the sweeping powers it grants labour officers to enter workplaces and even private property.

The Health Ministry has upgraded the water laboratory and set up a new food and leptospirosis laboratory to tackle food and waterborne diseases.

The Tailevu Provincial Council has indicated that it has no opinion regarding the resignation of one of its own, Manoa Kamikamica, from government following FICAC charges.

One hundred and sixty-seven clan leaders across the 22 districts in Tailevu are yet to receive their quarterly allowance.

The Indonesian Ambassador to Fiji Dupito Simamora says Indonesia remains committed to strengthening cultural and people-to-people connections across the Pacific through collaboration, training and shared values.

With tomorrow’s Skipper Cup grand final looming, the Highlanders know that victory will come down to a sharp player selection and the backing of their loyal red and black army.

Fijian boxer Filise Nabua says self-belief will be his greatest weapon when he faces India’s Rohit in the Welterweight title contest at the Stratum Construction Zeg Kings Boxing Promotion tomorrow at the Vodafone Arena in Suva.

The National Fire Authority has warned the public not to attempt extricating victims from road accidents.

Fiji Amateur Boxing head coach Cam Todd expects a tough contest this weekend as his team competes at the Championship Initiative Invitational Event in New Zealand.

Annual inflation fell to -3.8 per cent in September, down from -3.5 per cent in August.

Ba Hospital, managed by Aspen Medical has become the first hospital in the Pacific to receive the Gold Seal of Approval from Joint Commission International.

Two World Athletics employees and a contracted consultant systematically stole more than 1.5 million euros ($1.75 million) from the organisation over several years in a theft uncovered during an audit, the sport’s governing body said on Thursday.