Fiji’s sugar industry needs major reform, with the Government warning that subsidies and short-term interventions cannot solve its long-standing problems.

Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption’s investigation officer is expected to appear in court to answer questions over two witness statements.

Nasinu Town Council is spending about $3.1 million a year on solid waste management, consuming almost all of its rates income.

The Fiji National Provident Fund says that while its Employers Portal now processes almost all employer contributions, compliance challenges continue to exist.

Sixteen informal settlements will receive support under the UN-Habitat Adaptation Fund project.

Fiji must be able to maintain its border systems independently if the proposed Vuvale Union ends or a party withdraws.

Ten people are homeless after a house in Nabaka, Navosa was completely destroyed by fire on Wednesday evening.

Suva City Council is being told to better plan for major events following concerns over the condition of Albert Park after the FMF Hibiscus Festival.

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka is calling for stronger leadership, sound judgment and a clear commitment to Fiji’s national interest.

The Suva Magistrates Court has rejected FICAC’s application to produce former Registrar of Political Parties Mohammed Saneem as a witness in the case against former Deputy Prime Minister Biman Prasad.

The Sugar Cane Growers Fund cannot currently lend directly to farmer cooperatives because of legal restrictions.

The Social Democratic Liberal Party claims it was robbed at the last election, accusing some of its former allies of jumping ship at the last minute.