There were showers of blessings on the Chiefly Island of Bau after the presentation of the two matanigasau or the government’s traditional apology presentation to the Vanua and the Church.

The Pacific Sprint King Banuve Tabakaucoro presents the first bowl of yaqona as part of the Yaqona Vakaturaga to President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere during the opening of the Great Council of Chiefs meeting.

An aged care employer, Bolton Clarke, was in the country as part of the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme last week to conduct interviews for APTC regional students, including Fijians.

The traditional ceremony of the Great Council of Chiefs has begun.

The Chiefly Island of Bau is now at a standstill as they await the arrival of the Chief Guest President, Turaga na Tui Macuata Ratu Wiliame Katonivere.

Seeing all the paramount chiefs convene again after 16 long years is very emotional, says Vunivalu Tui Kaba, Ratu Epenisa Cakobau.

Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions, Lee Burney, has decided that there will be no reinstatement of charges against Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba Mara ( Roko Ului) following a review of the matter.

A woman who was allegedly assaulted by three members of her family last month passed away at the Labasa Hospital yesterday.

Fiji Revenue and Customs Service Chief Executive Mark Dixon say there is a need for effective and efficient measures to tackle transitional crime.

Teaching children about nature and climate at a young age helps them develop a sense of responsibility, says Minister for Employment, Agni Deo Singh.

The United States of America aims to strengthen its partnership with the Pacific in key areas such as public health, climate crisis, and economic growth.

Beekeepers from across the Pacific are taking part in a weeklong meeting in Fiji for the inaugural Pacific Islands Beekeeping Congress.