The Great Council of Chiefs has thrown its support behind calls for truth-telling as part of national reconciliation process.

Teacher shortages and student attendance gaps remain a concern, even as literacy results show improvement in national assessments.

Residents of Hawaii Street in Korovuto, Nadi, claim frequent water pipe damage caused by heavy vehicles traversing the area, has resulted in higher than normal water bills and persistently low water pressure.

The leader of the Methodist Church in Fiji has called on faith leaders to take a more active role in addressing violence and family harm, particularly during festive seasons when such issues often increase.

“He was the best dad anyone could have asked for,” those were the words of Elenoa Tudravu, the youngest daughter of the late Permanent Secretary for Health and Medical Services, Dr Jemesa Tudravu, as she delivered an emotional eulogy at her father’s funeral.

The Arya Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji says it has largely achieved its goals for 2025, especially in terms of religious outreach and education.

Youth work in Fiji and across the Pacific is being pushed into the national development spotlight, with calls for it to be formally recognised as a professional and educational discipline.

The Land Transport Authority is issuing a stern warning to members of the public against the dangerous and irresponsible act of splashing or throwing water at passing vehicles.

Protecting children from abuse remains a key concern, with the Ministry of Women, Children and Social Protection urging early lessons on safe and unsafe touch.

Final asphalting works on the Rewa Bridge will take place tonight, requiring temporary lane closures.

Climate pressure and rising costs continue to affect the sugar industry, prompting calls for unity among cane growers.

The Fiji Independent Commission against Corruption has responded to public calls for the Commission to be dissolved, saying any such decision must follow the law and cannot be made by the Commission itself.