The National Federation Party is calling for stricter constitutional rules to stop leaders of deregistered political parties from forming new parties before paying off outstanding debts.

The Government says vehicle accidents involving state-owned vehicles are not placing a major financial burden on taxpayers, with most costs covered through insurance.

Finance Minister Esrom Immanuel has responded to Fiji Hotels and Tourism Association Chief Executive Fantasha Lockington on her claims that the industry was not consulted before the introduction of the five percent tourism services tax.

A men’s helpline will be established, a juvenile centre will be rehabilitated, and a rehabilitation facility for street children will be developed under the Ministry of Women, Children and Social Protection’s $211.4 million budget.

A childhood ordeal at sea has inspired a Vatulele villager to champion maritime safety training, which he believes can help prevent tragedies in island communities.

Three cases of drowning were recorded this past week.

A Lautoka man who faced an attempted murder charge over an attack on his older brother has been jailed.

The National Fire Authority is warning businesses to improve fire safety measures after a fire caused an estimated $80,000 in damage at a property on Kaunitoni Street, Vatuwaqa.

The government is considering a resettlement program to support people who have moved to urban areas but now want to return to their rural villages and maritime communities.

The National Federation Party has proposed replacing Fiji’s current electoral system with a Mixed Member Proportional system, saying it will be easier for people to understand and provide fairer representation.

A $1.78 million evacuation centre will be built for Tamavua Village in Suva as the government strengthens disaster preparedness and recognises the community’s contribution to national water resources.

Fiji’s sugar sector is no longer sustainable in its current form, says Permanent Secretary for Finance Shiri Goundar.