The Government is warning farmers not to rush into Agarwood farming, saying Fiji has yet to prove that the high-value wood can be successfully produced locally.

Youths from across the country and the region are gathering for a three day conference this week at the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariate for the Regional Conference of Youth of Oceania.

Someone will have to pick up the tab for the damage wrought by Europe’s increasingly volatile weather, and with the bulk of those economic losses uninsured, that will be the public purse unless immediate action is taken.

Fans will get to watch Vodafone Super Deans under-18 losing semifinalists, Ra High School and Nasinu Secondary School, again this weekend as they’ll meet in the third-place playoff in Suva.

The 56th R.C. Manubhai Ba Open Golf Tournament concluded successfully following some outstanding performances.

Agriculture Minister Tomasi Tunabuna says that while modernizing the sugar industry is vital, affected communities must be supported.

Opposition Leader Inia Seruiratu is encouraging students competing in the Vodafone Deans Trophy and Weet-Bix Raluve Championship finals to give their all on the field this weekend, reminding them that they will be playing in front of not only passionate fans but also rugby scouts.

The Fiji Commerce and Consumer Commission is facing sharp questions over whether its enforcement action is keeping pace with widespread market complaints.

Agriculture Minister Tomasi Tunabuna says that while modernizing the sugar industry is vital, affected communities must be supported.

The Constitutional Review Commission is finalizing its report after completing nationwide public consultations last month.

Tourism Minister Viliame Gavoka says tourism income in the Northern Division could grow from around $238 million to $1.3 billion over the next 25 years.

Rewa FC will be aiming to produce another memorable performance when it takes on defending champion Auckland City FC in the OFC Men’s Champions League semi-final at FOUR R Stadium at Govind Park in Ba tomorrow.