The Suva Retailers Association says it supports protections for young workers under the proposed Employment Relations (Amendment) Bill, while calling for flexibility to accommodate family-run businesses.

The Commonwealth Secretariat says signs of democratic backsliding are being seen in many parts of the world, including some Commonwealth member states.

The Ministry of Agriculture is concerned about the compromise of kava quality, warning that it threatens both local and international trade.

A family of ten is homeless after their seven-bedroom home in Toorak, Suva, was razed to the ground yesterday afternoon.

Soil erosion and deteriorating roads are major challenges for Korotari, Labasa, prompting calls for clear land-use boundaries and faster repairs.

The Ministry of Health will review the recent infrastructure incident affecting several service areas at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital.

Josefa Waqalala of the House of Sarah has called for stronger government and community measures to combat drugs, warning that unemployment and a lack of opportunity are pushing young people toward the trade as a source of income.

The Ministry of Fisheries is investigating a mass fish kill in Kadavu after receiving reports and photographic evidence of dead reef fish across several villages along the Nasegai and Nabukelevu-i-Ra coastlines.

Police are treating allegations made by suspects in the Vatia drug seizure – valued at over $1 billion – with high priority.

Fifty-eight percent of all online violations in Fiji are committed against women and girls, says Online Safety Commission Commissioner Filipe Batiwale.

A former Parliamentarian is calling on the Government to urgently formalize village by-laws as part of Fiji’s response to the drug problem, arguing that community-based enforcement is a critical missing link in current legislation.

Former Corrections Officer Epeli Laqeni, who is charged with the alleged murder of his de facto partner in Nakasi last year, will learn later this month whether he will remain in remand or be released on bail.