Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says the final decision on whether Fiji’s constitutional status as a secular state should change will be made by Parliament.

Fiji is stepping up its fight against transnational crime and illicit drugs, with $284-million allocated to strengthen law enforcement.

Fiji’s proposed Home-Grown School Meals Policy could generate up to 25-million dollars in additional annual income for the local agriculture sector.

The Sugar Cane Growers Fund wants to transform into a fully-fledged community and growth fund and bank.

An online register of racism and discrimination against First Nations people is receiving up to $2 million in Commonwealth funding to help inform anti-racism action.

Fiji Rice Limited is looking to take Fijian rice into overseas markets, with growing interest from Australia, New Zealand and the United States.

Cassandra Wilson, the two-time Grammy Award-winning jazz singer, songwriter and producer has died. She was 70.

The company behind a proposed waste-to-energy plant at Vuda Point is seeking additional documents from the Department of Environment as part of its appeal before the Environmental Tribunal.

The Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre is demanding the immediate public release of the Constitution Review Commission’s report and recommendations, saying Fijians have a right to know what constitutional changes are being proposed.

Naduruloulou Research Fisheries Station is set for a major aquaculture boost, with more than $548,000 being invested in infrastructure upgrades.

The Qelemumu Crossing along Coqeloa Road in Labasa, will be closed for 10 days from tomorrow for essential maintenance works.

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