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.

Services in the maritime communities are expected to strengthen following the opening of the new Lomaloma Post Office in Vanua Balavu, Lau.

The Ministry of Environment has confirmed that another waste-to-energy proposal is being explored in Fiji, following the rejection of TNG’s Environmental Impact Assessment.

The group that led opposition to the proposed Vuda waste-to-energy incinerator project says it is now open to supporting alternative waste management solutions from the developer.

Taxi operators are calling on government to consider relief measures as rising fuel prices continue to increase operating costs and reduce driver earnings.

Bus operators are urging commuters to use e-ticketing cards, warning that cash payments are limiting the industry’s access to government subsidies at a time of rising fuel costs.