The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission is calling for the urgent establishment of a National Taskforce to respond to a growing number of missing children cases across the country.

Lengthy approval processes and strict regulatory requirements are slowing new developments in Lautoka, raising concerns about the city’s economic growth.

The United Blind Persons of Fiji is raising serious concerns over the accessibility of the new banknotes launched by the Reserve Bank of Fiji in December last year.

Police are urging the public and institutions to share responsibility for security following repeated reports of vehicle break-ins at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital.

Fifteen Pacific Island nations are enhancing efforts to protect marine resources through a UK-backed training programme designed to strengthen fisheries monitoring and enforcement.

The Ministry of Fisheries and Forests and the Japan International Cooperation Agency have formalised their partnership with the signing of a Record of Discussions for the Coastal Blue Economy Promotion Project in the Pacific Island Countries.

A long standing drainage and sanitation issue near the Nabua bus stop is disrupting local businesses and market vendors, with foul smells and frequent flooding affecting daily operations and health.

Fiji Airways men’s 7s captain Jeremaia Matana has delivered a blunt reminder to his squad that wearing the national jersey is a privilege, not an entitlement.

Police investigations have not established any direct link between the rising number of missing person’s cases, recent body discoveries, and alleged criminal or drug-related activity.

Despite assurances from the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission (FCCC) that the nationwide public consultations on the proposed electricity tariff increase are not merely a tick-box exercise, some businesses in Lautoka remain skeptical that public feedback will be genuinely considered.

Capital spending remains a major weak point in the Government’s first-quarter fiscal performance, with significant underspending recorded across development projects.

Municipal councils across the country will soon have access to modern waste management equipment following a new partnership agreement with Japan.