Fiji is exploring potential financial support from Japan to help fund major infrastructure projects aimed at improving public services and strengthening national development.

The Ministry of Lands is currently reviewing 17 parcels of land referred by the iTaukei Land Trust Board for possible reversion to native ownership.

Finance Minister Esrom Immanuel says Fiji’s ability to withstand global shocks will depend heavily on the research and innovation taking place at Koronivia Research Station.

The Fiji Women’s Crisis Center says the absence of local government elections for nearly two decades is contributing to worsening municipal services and community problems.

The Ministry of Policing has confirmed that there is no plans to routinely arm police officers with firearms, despite growing concerns over their safety during operations.

Residents in and around Valele, Ba are expected to find significant relief to their water issues following the re-commissioning of the Valele Reservoir roof project.

A much higher and tougher level of competition is expected for this year’s BiC Fiji FACT tournament, as most players rejoin their districts as professional players.

Daveigh Chase, the horror actress who crawled out of a telly in The Ring and who voiced Lilo in Disney’s animated Lilo & Stitch, has died aged 35.

The Fiji Rakavi Football Union Limited (FRFU) has imposed strong disciplinary sanctions following the abuse of a match official during a Vodafone Vanua Championship match between Tavua Rugby Union and Rewa Rugby Union.

McDonald’s Fijian Drua Women head coach Mike Legge has credited the Lautoka crowd for lifting his side to victory last weekend and is hopeful of similar support when the team takes on the Brumbies in Ba this Saturday.

Colombia claimed a convincing 3–1 victory over Uzbekistan in their FIFA World Cup Group K match at Mexico City Stadium.

The Police Sharks will be looking to defend their Club Championships Vodafone Fiji Cup title for the third consecutive year when the season starts this weekend.