The Fiji Institute of Chartered Accountants is calling for stronger constitutional safeguards around public finances, institutional independence and long-term national planning.

The iTaukei Land Trust Board is calling for the repeal of Section 29 (5), which states that all land that existed before the commencement of the 2013 constitution shall remain freehold land even if it is sold or purchased, unless it is acquired by the state for a public purpose.

The only fuel station currently operating on Taveuni has supplied more than 38,000 litres of fuel over the past weeks, helping meet demand across the island as prolonged disruptions to inter-island shipping left four other fuel stations out of stock.

Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu says he intends to establish a Peacekeeping Training Centre as an extension of the Fiji Police Academy to strengthen pre-deployment training for officers.

The Tertiary Scholarships and Loans Service has defended its decision to halt new scholarship intakes for Semester Two.

A man has been sentenced to nine years in prison by the Labasa High Court after being convicted of breaching a Domestic Violence Restraining Order. He was also found guilty of raping his former partner.

Fiji’s digital transformation drive will be strengthened through a new partnership focused on artificial intelligence, digital innovation and technology skills development.

Starting a business with no experience did not stop young entrepreneur Naida Maqbool from building an award-winning Fijian brand.

Defending champions Argentina produced a stunning late comeback, scoring three goals in the final 11 minutes to beat Egypt 3-2 and book their place in the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals.

The death toll ‌from Venezuela’s twin earthquakes has risen to 3,535, authorities said on Monday, while nearly 18,000 people remain homeless more than a week after the disaster struck the capital and nearby coastal areas.

In a coup for Parisian fashion house Christian Dior, both Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wore Haute Couture ‌designs by creative director Jonathan Anderson for their wedding in New York, handing the label an edge in its intensifying rivalry with Chanel for fashion’s most coveted celebrity endorsements.

Social protection beneficiaries can now access support more easily through a new toll-free helpline launched by the Ministry of Women, Children and Social Protection.