The Consumer Council supports the effort to modernize public health law but believes several provisions require fine-tuning to ensure fairness, accountability, and the protection of individual rights.

National Federation Party Leader Professor Biman Prasad says the government should consider reviewing fuel taxes to provide relief across all sectors of the economy.

The expansion of Fiji’s Return and Earn programme is creating employment opportunities while encouraging recycling across the country.

The Fiji Teachers Association is calling on parents to prioritise vernacular learning as part of their children’s education, warning that some families are increasingly viewing the subject as an unnecessary burden.

The Land Transport Authority has refuted recent media reports alleging that it has failed to address illegal Public Service Vehicle operations.

A grieving mother is demanding answers following the death of her 30-year-old son at the Valelevu Health Centre last night.

The Suva High Court has today directed a defense counsel to make a formal application in relation to the charges laid against his client, who allegedly broke into the Queen Elizabeth Barracks Armory in Nabua.

Opposition MP Premila Kumar has questioned the government’s response to calls for assistance from taxi operators, carrier drivers and other transport providers struggling with rising fuel costs.

Arrangements will be made for a suitable interpreter to assist Hungarian national Fonta Laszlo after defence counsel told the Lautoka High Court they had been unable to obtain instructions from their client while he remained in custody.

Poor living conditions in rental properties are becoming a growing public health concern.

An investigation has been launched into the death of a 30-year-old man at Valelevu Health Centre, with Police confirming the case has been referred to the Criminal Investigation Department.

Fiji’s landfill sites are coming under increasing pressure, with Local Government Minister Maciu Nalumisa warning that urgent action is needed to reduce the amount of waste being sent to dumping grounds across the country.