Preliminary information into the fire at Zamzam Restaurant in Samabula yesterday suggests the fire may have started while a technician was repairing a gas line valve, says the National Fire Authority.

Three tertiary students charged with the alleged murder of a 30-year-old man in Nauluvatu Settlement in Samabula will take their plea later this month.

Work must never cost a person their peace of mind, their dignity, their health, or their life.

Fiji’s remittance income has levelled off at about $200 million as the outsourcing industry shifts from rapid expansion to a more stable, organised phase.

The Ministry of Education is looking at strengthening its response to illicit drug use among students, including the possible introduction of mandatory bag checks in schools.

The Suva Magistrate Court has transferred the alleged mutiny case involving the former Prime Minister and former Police Commissioner to the High Court.

A joint investigation between the Fiji Police Force and the National Fire Authority is underway following the fire at the Zamzam restaurant in Samabula.

The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission has completed its final validation workshop in the Central Division, paving the way for the release of a national Baseline Study on the Rights of Children with Disabilities in July.

The role of a free and responsible media in strengthening democracy and social cohesion was highlighted during World Press Freedom Day celebrations at the University of the South Pacific.

The Suva Magistrate Court heard that drug charges against a Suva woman has been amended by the Police Prosecution.

The Suva High Court was informed that 22-year-old Charles Sundar has been showing signs of improvement and his lawyer sought more time for a further psychiatric evaluation.

A farming cooperative in Labasa is highlighting how collective effort and shared investment can drive growth in Fiji’s sugar industry.