Rabuka says this extension will also give the Parliament Secretariat staff time to collect and compile the final report of the Special Committee before it is tabled in Parliament.

Fiji is looking to strengthen its position as a major maritime trade hub in the Pacific, with Australia, India, Japan and the United States backing efforts to modernize the country’s port infrastructure.

Ukraine’s military said it evacuated 167 people ​from threatened areas of southern Kherson region on Sunday as a temporary local ceasefire expired — two days after buses carried residents ‌out of the Russian-held town of Oleshky.

Newly appointed Attorney General Sevuloni Valenitabua has pledged to uphold integrity, fairness and respect in carrying out his responsibilities.

Fiji is being urged to strengthen its cyber defences as growing digital connectivity exposes the country to increasing cybersecurity risks, with Australia committing an additional $150 million to support the country’s digital security and resilience.

The construction of a new police post in Wainunu, Bua, is being welcomed by villagers who say the facility will improve access to police services and strengthen community safety.

The Consumer Council has raised concerns over misleading discounts, expired food products and falsely labelled religious idols as shoppers flock to stores ahead of Diwali.

A woman has allegedly lost $600 after being promised a $10,000 return through an electronic gift card investment opportunity promoted through Viber.

The INKK Farebrother Trophy challenge will take centre stage this weekend following the conclusion of the Skipper Cup competition, with Fiji Rugby confirming a standalone format for this year’s challenge.

Workers in Germany’s engineering industry started temporary warning strikes on Sunday, in a dispute ​that pits 3.7 million workers seeking a ‌5% pay rise against companies suffering from a deepening crisis in the automotive sector.

The North American box office took a bit of a hit this weekend with the Halloween holiday drawing audiences away from theaters on Saturday.

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka will not table the Special Committee’s report on the Constitution Amendment Bill during this parliamentary sitting.