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.

New groundwater sources could be identified across parts of Vanua Levu when results of an Airborne Geophysical Survey are released in March.

The Health Ministry says there is a temporary shortage of Benzathine Penicillin, the antibiotic used to treat Rheumatic Heart Disease patients.

Local Government Minister Maci Nalumisa did not mince his words when he told all municipal council Chief Executive Officers that their performance must be measurable and accountable.

A truck that was denied entry at the Naboro Landfill and illegally dumped fish waste along Namosi Road was made to remove the rubbish, and the company involved will be issued a Non-Compliance Notice for operating without a valid Waste Disposal Permit.

BRED Bank Fiji says its involvement in a major drug-related “unexplained wealth” case before the High Court is strictly limited to holding an account that is now subject to court-issued restraint orders.

Pacific Dermatology Limited donated medical equipment valued at $53,000 to the Ministry of Health and Medical Services.

The enduring bond between Fiji and Japan was at the forefront of celebrations in Suva as the Embassy of Japan in Fiji commemorated the 66th birthday of His Majesty Emperor Naruhito on Thursday.

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.