A steady increase in demand for skilled aviation professionals across Fiji has prompted a renewed focus on specialized training as the sector grows alongside tourism and regional connectivity.

The Government’s response plan to absorb the 22.5 per cent bus fare increase will create positive multiplier effects.

Fiji will receive additional financial support from international partners and donors as the government works to cushion the impact of rising fuel costs and growing economic pressures affecting households and businesses.

Two men have been arrested and the search continues for two others following a serious assault and property damage incident 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.