Two men are under arrest while the search continues for two others alleged to have been involved in a case of serious assault and damaging property in Wailoku last night.

Concerns are growing over an electricity tariff increase set to take effect next week, which many fear will place further pressure on already strained household budgets.

This year’s pigeon shooting season is suspended following environmental, scientific, and legal concerns over Fiji’s indigenous pigeon species.

The trial of Rusiate Lal, Ronald Lal, Ron Lal, Sundar Lal, and Balewai Waqabaca has been rescheduled for next year.

The Fiji Meteorological Service has issued a heavy rain alert for the entire country as a trough of low pressure is expected to affect Fiji from tomorrow.

The newly released National Skills Gap Assessment Survey reveals that Fijian employers are struggling to fill nearly 95 job roles with local workers, while calling for full access to their training levy funds to upskill and retain staff.

Former Deputy Prime Minister Professor Biman Prasad says postponing municipal elections until after the next general election is sensible, given the global crisis, ward boundary issues, and election unreadiness.

Bail has been extended for four people charged in relation to the alleged kidnapping of a 20-year-old woman and the assault of a 61-year-old man.

The Fiji Police Force is strengthening its efforts to steer youth away from crime and drugs through sports, arts, and cultural programs.

Fiji is strengthening community-led conservation efforts with the launch of new tourism and rainforest management plans aimed at protecting the ecologically important Waisali Rainforest Reserve while creating sustainable economic opportunities for local communities.

Former Minister for Youth and Sports Jese Saukuru was sworn back into his portfolio earlier today at the State House in Suva.

The case against the two men charged with the murder of Police Constable Peniasi Racagi has been discontinued.