A 22-year-old man died following a road accident in Lautoka early this morning.

Tertiary Scholarships and Loan Services Chief Executive Hasmukh Lal, highlights an uptick in scholarships awarded to women.

A 13-year-old student is believed to have drowned in the Koronubu River in Ba yesterday afternoon.

A 21-year-old man has been arrested by the Police MPAiSA Task Force team for allegedly dishonestly obtaining cash via the mobile money transfer service.

Goundar Shipping’s maritime vessel, Lomaiviti Princess 3, has experienced some mechanical issues and is currently being towed to Suva by Lomaiviti Princess 7.

The Trade Ministry has been working closely with consultants on developing the Micro Small and Medium Enterprise Act, the Access to Capital Bill, and Fiji’s first-ever MSME Strategic Plan.

Five police officers have been charged for allegedly assaulting a 27-year-old man last year.

The consultation on Fiji’s new National Development Plan is expected to wrap up by the end of this month.

The Land Transport Authority has expressed concern about the illegal taxi services being provided by private vehicles and Licensed Hire Vehicles.

A heavy rain alert remains in force for Yasawa and Mamanuca Groups, Viti Levu, Kadavu and nearby smaller islands, and Lomaiviti and Southern Lau Groups.

The French Development Agency is partnering with Fiji to address climate change and biodiversity, focusing on promoting sustainable development in Fiji and the Pacific region.

Periodontal disease is one of the highly prevalent oral diseases that is currently found in both adults and children in Fiji.