Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has backed the rejection of the proposed Energy-from-Waste Plant and Private Port Facility at Vuda Point.

The Department of Environment says TNG’s proposed waste-to-energy plant at Vuda Point failed to meet the minimum legal and technical standards required for approval.

The Ministry of Employment, while supporting the proposed Public Health Amendment Bill, says stronger laws are needed to address modern public health challenges and better protect workers and communities.

Police and military operations in Naweni, Cakaudrove, will remain in place until next year following requests from traditional leaders who say the operation is already having a positive impact on the district.

Proposed amendments to the Public Health Act could affect rural housing, water, and sanitation projects, with the Rural Ministry calling for the changes to be integrated into future development plans.

The Ministry of Finance says funds for bus operators under the government’s fare subsidy scheme are being released and will be paid out tomorrow.

Nabua Secondary School was buzzing with excitement this morning as the “King of 7s” paid a special visit and donated sporting equipment to the school’s under-18 boys side.

A 30,000-dollar grant from the Young Entrepreneurship Scheme has helped a young entrepreneur open a new pet care facility in Nakasi.

Fiji rugby fans will have a busy schedule to follow when the HSBC SVNS World Championship kicks off in Bordeaux, France, tomorrow, with both the men’s and women’s teams facing crucial pool matches across two days.

Jai Narayan College is embracing its first-ever participation in the Fiji Secondary Schools Vodafone Deans competition, with a strong focus on development and long-term opportunities for its students.

A flesh-eating parasite that feeds on warm-blooded animals has been detected in the US for the first time since 1966.

The Protect the Heritage Coast – Vuda-Saweni Taskforce has welcomed the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change’s decision to reject the Environmental Impact Assessment submitted by TNG Fiji Ltd.