More than 160 new financial accounts have been opened in Rotuma following the island’s first Financial Inclusion Maritime Expo.

The Ministry of Lands and Mineral Resources is strengthening oversight of Fiji’s mining sector while supporting investments that improve mineral recovery and reduce waste.

Major health investments will fail if they are not backed by trained staff, operational funding and essential support services.

The Junior Bula Boys Fiji kicked off their OFC Under-16 Men’s Championship campaign with a comfortable 2-0 victory over New Caledonia at the PNG Football Stadium in Port Moresby yesterday.

While Don Younger is focused on giving his best at the Commonwealth Games, he is also looking forward to meeting and interacting with athletes from around the world.

Ba FC secured a dominant 2-1 victory over Suva yesterday in their Round 13 Extra Premier League clash at the HFC Bank Stadium.

The National Federation Party is calling for stricter constitutional rules to stop leaders of deregistered political parties from forming new parties before paying off outstanding debts.

The Government says vehicle accidents involving state-owned vehicles are not placing a major financial burden on taxpayers, with most costs covered through insurance.

Finance Minister Esrom Immanuel has responded to Fiji Hotels and Tourism Association Chief Executive Fantasha Lockington on her claims that the industry was not consulted before the introduction of the five percent tourism services tax.

A men’s helpline will be established, a juvenile centre will be rehabilitated, and a rehabilitation facility for street children will be developed under the Ministry of Women, Children and Social Protection’s $211.4 million budget.

France insists they are not intimidated by Spain ahead of this week’s World Cup semi-final, despite their opponents boasting the tournament’s best defence.

A childhood ordeal at sea has inspired a Vatulele villager to champion maritime safety training, which he believes can help prevent tragedies in island communities.