A fire broke out in Samabula yesterday, engulfing the top floor of a building on Miles Street around 4 pm.

Discussions are underway to review the Open Merit Recruitment System for civil servants.

In a bid to address the issue of skilled workers leaving Fiji’s shores, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka emphasizes the importance of bolstering the nation’s capacity for producing its own workforce.

Carpenters Fiji Managing Director Daniel Whippy and National Fire Authority’s former Board Chair John O’Connor appeared in the Suva Magistrates Court this afternoon.

The Social Democratic Liberal Party Management Board has today concluded that its Member of Parliament, Aseri Radrodro, did not breach the advice of Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka.

The Motibhai Group has partnered with the non-governmental organization Nasinu Junior Chamber to launch a month-long awareness and community campaign in observance of World Oral Health Day.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Biman Prasad, today called on the Asian Development Bank for continued support in diversifying the Fijian economy, particularly in agriculture and sugar revitalization.

The Fiji Police Force is working with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions to determine the further actions that can be taken about the proceeds of crime and the legality of destroying drugs.

The Rotary Pacific Water for Life Foundation, a non-government organization has played a role in improving water and sanitation infrastructure.

Human Dignity Group Executive Officer Dr. Patricia Kailola believes that Pacific Islanders have been disadvantaged in their right to work on longline fishing vessels.

Tourism Fiji Chief Executive Brent Hill is urging the public to maintain cleanliness in picnic and surrounding areas after using picnic spots during the public holiday.

The Consumer Council has received a surge in complaints against driving schools, citing instances of non-delivery of contracted lessons, unprofessional behaviour by instructors and disruptive scheduling practices.