The Suva High Court has given the defence until 1pm this afternoon to file documents in support of former Deputy Prime Minister Professor Biman Prasad’s application for a permanent stay of his criminal proceedings.

Solo Mara is the new Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs and External Trade.

Former Fiji Sports Council Chief Executive Gilbert Vakalalabure was back in the High Court in Suva this morning, where his lawyer sought leave to apply for a judicial review and amend the current application.

Moving to Australia may open the door to better opportunities, but for some Fijians, the journey is also bringing isolation, depression, stress and strain on family relationships.

Young Fijians with business ideas are being urged to apply for Government grant assistance before applications close in October.

A man has died while several students escaped serious injury following a crash in Rakiraki yesterday.

The parliamentary seat left vacant by the death of Employment Minister Agni Deo Singh will remain vacant until Fiji’s next General Election.

The Government is stepping up preparations as concerns grow over the potential impacts of a severe El Niño.

The Ministry of Public Works says it does not know how much of the proposed Australian assistance will be available for Fiji’s infrastructure priorities under the proposed Vuvale Union.

The Fiji College of General Practitioners is calling for a greater role for private doctors in delivering essential health services.

Fiji is now just three percent away from achieving universal access to clean and safe drinking water.

The Ministry of Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management is moving to address procurement, financial and logistical challenges that can affect the timely delivery of government projects and services to communities across the country.