The Government’s proposed Constitution would retain Fijian as the common identity for all citizens, while allowing Indigenous Fijians to be referred to as iTaukeinivanua o Viti.

Drug-related incidents in schools increased last year, with 3,143 cases reported, up from 3,041 the previous year.

The bus industry could learn as early as today whether the government will provide support to help offset rising
operating costs.

Amputees will have greater access to prosthetics as a new Jaipur camp brings treatment to the Central, Northern, and Western divisions.

Lakeba’s pine industry has earned about $8,500 in royalties since commercial harvesting began in June this year.

Fiji recorded 4,116 seismic events in the last financial year.

The Ministry of Agriculture is boosting support for livestock farmers through targeted programs to curb losses from stray and free-roaming dogs.

As Fiji monitors El Niño’s impacts, the National Disaster Risk Management Council met in Suva to strengthen national
preparedness.

The Suva High Court will rule on the no-case submissions involving former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and former Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum on December 3rd.

iTaukei resource owners will have a greater role in Fiji’s climate discussions, with communities being encouraged to take their concerns and traditional knowledge to the upcoming Pacific Pre-COP.

The Government is looking at ways to help sugar farmers cut fertiliser costs by making better use of sugar mill waste.

The government is moving to overhaul its property valuation laws, with the coalition looking to improve professional standards and give buyers and sellers better access to market information.