Six men charged over an alleged drug trafficking operation intercepted in western Fiji have been remanded in custody following their court appearance in Rakiraki.

The Suva High Court will deliver a ruling on the terms of settlement for the matter involving the Judicial Services Commission, the President, and the Prime Minister in March.

Businesses in Savusavu are facing growing losses as ongoing water supply disruptions affect the town and surrounding areas. Operators warn the situation is impacting productivity, service delivery, and the local economy.

The Ministry of Immigration processes 500 to 800 work permit applications each month, says Immigration Minister Viliame Naupoto.

Labour shortages, delays in investment plans, and hotel capacity constraints are currently hindering tourism development in Fiji.

Seven percent of five-year-olds in Fiji are still stunted, a sobering sign that too many children are not growing as they should during their most critical years.

As investor interest in Nausori grows and the town continues to expand, the municipal council says it is working to ensure service delivery is not affected.

Naitasiri flyhalf Etonia Rokotuisawa believes strong communication will be crucial as members of the Skipper Select squad come together from rival provincial teams to form a cohesive unit.

As Rewa prepares to kick start their Fiji FA Women’s Inter-District Championship campaign tomorrow, their focus over the past few weeks has been on fitness, team unity, and youth development.

Fijian Broadcasting Corporation sports commentator Satish Narain will be part of the World Rugby commentary team for this year’s HSBC Sevens Series tournaments in Singapore and Perth.

The Army Green side and Tagimoucia Ranadi lead the men’s and women’s Fiji Bitter 7s Series ahead of the Savusavu tournament at Ganilau Park in two weeks.

Debt transparency and accountability took centre stage in Suva this week as senior finance officials from across the Pacific met to strengthen oversight of public borrowing.