Farmers in Rakiraki today highlighted several issues affecting them, with the cane payment being the hottest topic of discussion.

The government is encouraging businesses to employ persons with disabilities by taking advantage of new tax incentives.

The term “Fijian” is a colonial construct that does not carry the same cultural and historical meaning as “iTaukei”.

The new Pacific Australia Skills Hub is being established to address Fiji’s workforce shortages, not to meet Australia’s labour needs.

Government scholarships will only fund students enrolled in accredited tertiary programmes under a new partnership between the Tertiary Scholarships and Loans Service and the Fiji Higher Education Commission.

A new institute at the Fiji National University is expected to strengthen the connection between agricultural research and practical solutions for farming communities.

The National Fire Authority is sounding the alarm over a rise in residential fires across Fiji following a blaze that badly damaged a vacant home in Ba.

A police officer has been remanded in custody after failing to appear at the Magistrates ‘ Court in Suva yesterday.

Professor Steven Ratuva has proposed a 15-point framework to help guide the drafting of Fiji’s next Constitution, saying the Constitutional Review Commission should assess every aspect of the document through multiple lenses to ensure it meets the country’s long-term needs.

Fuel supplies in Taveuni have received a major boost today following the arrival of an inter-island vessel carrying fresh stock to the island.

The trial involving six people charged in connection with a series of drug raids continued today, with the defence questioning the evidence linking the second accused, Gina Choi, to the alleged offences.

Restoring degraded land and protecting Fiji’s natural resources is key to the nation’s long-term prosperity, says former President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere.