The Consumer Council of Fiji has received complaints that certain traders are already subjecting consumers to increased prices, even though the taxes in question comes into effect on August 1st.

The Fiji Women’s Rights Movement is again appalled at the statistics of rape and sexual violence released by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions for June.

A Ba barrister believes there is a need for improvements in legal education and practice management courses.

Minister for Women, Children, and Social Protection, Lynda Tabuya, says she is saddened and deeply hurt by the unfortunate case of a Fijian woman allegedly murdered following a domestic altercation in Santa Rosa, California.

The Association of Banks in Fiji welcomes the budget and recognizes the balancing act required between managing the high debt levels and also focusing on growing the economy for the benefit of all Fijians.

The majority of students who fall out of the Tertiary Scholarship and Loans Service assistance program find it hard to adjust to independent learning.

Pacific Island scientists have been given a large grant to run a study trial on the use of the traditional kava preparation and kava ceremony for treating post-traumatic stress disorder in New Zealand.

The Suva City Council has recently introduced an extensive program aimed at repairing and maintaining the entire Suva Municipal Market.

In light of a recent incident resulting in the unfortunate loss of human life, the Consumer Council of Fiji is calling on all industries to focus on prioritizing and upholding the highest standards of consumer safety.

Director of Policy, Planning & Research at the Sugar Ministry Reshmi Kumari is in Thailand to participate in the 2nd International Conference on Cane and Sugar.

The Cabinet has approved a Memorandum of Understanding between the Korea International Cooperation Agency and the Ministry of Agriculture to allow for the deployment of volunteers.

The Fiji Revenue and Customs Service Chief Executive Mark Dixon has resigned.