A senior regional environment official has strongly pushed back against comments by the Governor of the Reserve Bank of Fiji that survival and livelihoods should take priority over climate change.

A juvenile and two men are among 12 people charged with serious sexual offences in Fiji last month, according to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.

Fiji’s progress on climate action is being slowed by gaps in data sharing across government ministries and organisations.

After marking 100 years through its Centennial Celebrations over the Easter weekend, the TISI Sangam is now focused on strengthening its foundation and expanding its global reach.

The State has informed the High Court of a possible delay to the re-trial of Fiji-Canadian national Joshua Aziz Rahman, pending a decision by the Supreme Court.

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka today led a Government delegation to present the reguregu for the late former President and Speaker of Parliament, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau, at the Coronation Grounds, State House.

Villagers and divers in Yasawa and Nagasauva at Udu Point in Cakaudrove are questioning who is legally responsible for wrecked vessels in Fiji waters, after they were forced to step in and salvage a damaged yacht following recent rough weather.

Fiji could face renewed pressure on fuel prices and inflation due to escalating geopolitical tensions and disruptions in global energy markets.

Fiji’s economic growth is expected to ease over the next two years as global and domestic challenges weigh on key sectors.

Fiji is strengthening its climate reporting and data management systems with the rollout of a new digital platform aimed at improving transparency and tracking progress on national climate goals.

The Principal Medical Officer at Saint Giles Hospital, Dr Kiran Gaikwad, told the Suva Magistrates Court today that medical professionals were unable to determine whether Samuela Tawase was under the influence of substances at the time he allegedly vandalised the Samabula Shiv Temple last year.

Acting Minister for Policing Siromi Turaga says Fiji’s response to the growing drug crisis must be built on transparency, trust and collective action.