The Ministry of Women, Children and Social Protection is calling for increased funding in the upcoming national budget to expand services for the most vulnerable groups.

Calls are growing for increased funding for the Ministry of Women, Children, and Social Protection in the upcoming National Budget. Women in rural and vulnerable communities continue to face social and economic hardship.

Fiji’s economic growth outlook for this year has been downgraded. Rising fuel costs, inflation, and global geopolitical tensions are weighing on the economy in the first half of the year.

The Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre is calling for a more people-centred national budget, saying government spending must better reflect the needs of ordinary people rather than favouring elites and business interests.

The health system is set for a major overhaul as the Ministry of Health launched its new five-year Strategic Plan today.

The Suva Magistrate Court will sentence drug convict Imran Khan, also known as King Khan next Tuesday.

Fiji’s energy system continues to record high conversion losses.

A 40-year-old man appeared at the Nasinu Magistrate Court today.

Assistant Minister for Health and Medical Services Penioni Ravunawa has clarified concerns regarding healthcare services at Rotuma Hospital, stating that no formal concerns have been submitted by the Rotuma Council to the Ministry.

The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission has approved an increase in cane harvesting and lorry cartage rates to help operators manage the fuel price surge.

Flooding in Ba town remains unresolved despite millions spent on mitigation works. Residents are calling for stronger action in the upcoming national budget.

A dispute over seafarer employment conditions could see more than 300 workers at Goundar Shipping Limited laid off. Inter-island services may also be suspended from July 1.