A Vucilevu, Baravi resident has questioned whether funding for the proposed return of the Senate could be better spent addressing community needs.

The Registrar of Political Parties yesterday received an application for registration from the proposed One United Republican Party.

The Republic of Korea is pushing for the return of direct flights between Fiji and Incheon, with Korean Ambassador to Fiji Kwon Young-seup identifying the route as a key priority for strengthening relations between the two countries.

Fiji Airports is staying in close contact with fuel suppliers to ensure critical airport operations continue without disruption from fuel price volatility.

A Mexican judge sentenced three men to 158 years and nine months in prison each.

Sean “Diddy” Combs has been moved to a federal prison in Pennsylvania.

Voters are not obliged to support a candidate or political party in return for free transport or refreshments under Fiji’s amended electoral laws.

Retaining constitutional immunity could weaken safeguards against future coups, former journalist and 2000 coup participant Joe Nata warns.

Minister for Mineral Resources Filimoni Vosarogo says the government’s position is to retain existing constitutional immunity provisions in line with the Supreme Court’s opinion.

Constitutional reforms must serve the interests of all Fijians and remain fair regardless of which government is in power, says submitter Selvin Kumar.

Pacific countries are calling for equal treatment and greater recognition of their voices in international climate negotiations ahead of COP31 in Türkiye.

Russian attacks killed at least eight people and injured 60 across Ukraine on Friday, hit two shopping centres and cut power to more ​than 1 million people after strikes on the energy grid, officials said.