The government is moving to strengthen leadership within the civil service, with the Public Service Commission launching a new succession-planning program to prepare future Permanent Secretaries from within its ranks.

Government is stepping up efforts to protect children, with the Cabinet approving a strengthened framework to boost national coordination on child welfare and development.

The Fiji Independent Commission against Corruption is calling for stronger whistleblower protections to be considered as part of ongoing constitutional reforms.

Drug raids are continuing across the country, with authorities confirming the seizure of illicit substances and cash believed to be proceeds of crime.

Nurses are calling for a Commission to be formed to look into the issue of equality of pay.

Medical supply shortages across Fiji and the wider Pacific are expected to ease under a new regional health initiative introducing a pooled procurement system aimed at improving the efficiency, availability, and pricing of essential medical supplies.

A total number of 139 recipients from community groups in the Central and Eastern Divisions received grants under the Multiethnic Ministry’s arts program, marking the second year of its rollout.

More than 10 schools along the Suva–Tailevu corridor took part in the Eastern Division Athletics Qualifiers held at Tailevu North College today.

Maika Tuitubou is set to make his Swire Shipping Fijian Drua debut this Sunday when the side takes on competition leaders the Chiefs in the Super Round at One NZ Stadium in Christchurch.

Music from the James Bond films and a night of prog rock classics will pepper this year’s BBC Proms, alongside the usual programme of orchestras, operas and soloists.

Far-flung Pacific nations are reeling from the impact of a global fuel crisis as authorities scramble to manage energy supplies while families must grapple with fuel curbs and higher costs for food and access to healthcare.

Fiji is tightening its grip on financial crime, with Cabinet endorsing key amendments to the Companies Regulations 2015 to boost compliance with global anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing standards.