The government is facing growing resistance within its own coalition over the proposed December 9 referendum.

The Constitution Amendment Bill should not take years to review, according to Minister for Multi-Ethnic Affairs Charan Jeath Singh, who has defended the pace of the process amid calls not to rush the proposed changes.

Concerns over the protection of freehold land under the proposed Constitution Amendment Bill have been described as a misunderstanding by
National Federation Party leader Biman Prasad, who says the draft bill maintains existing protections.

A Savusavu woman has opposed calls to declare Fiji a Christian state, arguing that faith should be reflected through actions rather than
written into the Constitution.

Recognizing stroke symptoms and getting immediate medical help can save lives and reduce long-term disability, as Counterstroke Fiji warns that every minute counts when a stroke occurs.

Hydro dam landowners in Nadarivatu say they cannot verify whether they are receiving the benefits owed from commercial operations on their customary land.

China’s newly appointed Ambassador to Fiji, Chen Haiping, has pledged to further strengthen bilateral relations and cooperation between the two countries.

Sevuloni Ratumaiyale Valenitabua has been sworn in as the new Attorney-General.

Police are investigating after bones were discovered at the Tamavua-I-Wai bridge construction site in Lami.

A Savusavu resident is calling for tougher penalties against drug traffickers, questioning whether existing punishments are enough to deter those involved in organized operations.

The youth fellowship of Naitasiri Division is reviving a tradition last held in 1992, with a weeklong Bilibili-A-Thon aimed at raising awareness about drugs, HIV and other social issues affecting young people.

Emergency water supply operations will continue in the Yasawa Group and Cikobia as maritime communities continue to face water shortages.