An additional eight sugarcane farmers in the Western Division have received a boost to their sustainability and productivity with the handover of the New Farmer Assistance and Lease Premium Renewal grants, worth $43,479 today.

The Methodist Church of Fiji has implemented a program from January 1st, encouraging church officials – particularly reverends – to reduce kava consumption and abstain from smoking.

The flooding crisis has worsened for residents of Qauia settlement in Lami, outside Suva, due to the growing impact of climate change.

The Ministry of Rural and Maritime Development says the new National Rural Development Policy allows citizens to share views on challenges faced over the past 80 years.

Miss Fiji Dr. Peggy Ravusiro has challenged a statement from the Miss Fiji pageant, clarifying that she did not withdraw from representing the country but declined to sign a contract she felt failed to protect her safety.

A six-bedroom house was destroyed by fire at Nadogo Road in Seaqaqa, in the Northern Division, yesterday.

The Nalolo Council of Chiefs met today to focus on strengthening the Vanua’s business arms and improving revenue streams for long-term village development.

Fiji has strong potential for higher rice self-sufficiency, supported by favorable climates, fertile soils, improved crop varieties, and solid research.

Residents in the Suva-Lami corridor are facing water supply disruptions as water production at the Tamavua Water Treatment Plant continues to operate below normal capacity.

The body of the five-year-old child who was swept away near the Biausevu Waterfall in Sigatoka has been recovered.

The Ministry of Rural and Maritime Development is holding consultations to develop a new National Rural Development Policy, as current systems no longer meet the changing needs of rural communities.

Fiji’s investment landscape has undergone a significant transformation over the past decade, with growing capital flowing into various sectors signalling a shift away from the country’s traditional reliance on tourism and natural resources.