India is likely to experience heat waves between March and May, especially in the key wheat producing central and northern states, the weather office said on Tuesday, as the country recorded its highest ever maximum temperature in February.

The World Bank says that Fiji has a high risk of debt distress because of its high fiscal deficit.

Tourism Fiji launched a revitalised version of its well-known “happiness” brand to a new one, “Where Happiness Comes Naturally”.

The Vola ni Kawa Bula (VKB) is safely protected and secured at the Ministry of iTaukei Affairs.

Consumers will now pay more for fuel and LPG as prices increase from today.

The Ministry of iTaukei Affairs is seeking individuals with consulting experience to be part of an independent committee to review the operations of the Great Council of Chiefs.

Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad says a lot more needs to be done in e-governance.

A push by Group of 20 (G20) president India to regulate cryptocurrencies gained support from both the International Monetary Fund and the United States on Saturday as finance chiefs of the bloc wrap up two-days of talks.

The Public Service Commission is expected to commence with the selection process for the advertised Permanent Secretaries’ positions next week.

Hong Kong will drop its COVID-19 mask mandate, chief executive John Lee said yesterday, in a move to lure back visitors and business and restore normal life more than three years after stringent rules were first imposed in the financial hub.

The Fiji Police Force is reportedly considering recruiting additional officers to ensure equitable workload distribution across its stations.

Pacific Agriculture and Forestry Ministers and Heads will meet in person for the first time in four years to boost the region’s agriculture and forest sectors.