Three families have lost their homes in separate fires yesterday.

The Association of Banks in Fiji has appointed BSP Financial Group Limited Country Head Haroon Ali as its chair.

A 70-year-old foreign national will be produced at the Sigatoka Magistrates Court today for offences linked to alleged child exploitation.

Descendants of Girmit indentured labour now proudly embrace their iTaukei identity or i-cavuti of “luvedra na Ratu,” or “children of the Ratu”, symbolizing their connection to the vanua of Noco and Rewa.

Farmers are expressing heartfelt gratitude towards the Sugar Research Institute of Fiji, which has been instrumental in enhancing soil health, introducing new crop varieties, and revolutionizing land preparation techniques.

Former parliamentarian Inosi Kuridrani has been appointed to chair the new Land Transport Authority board.

Race, ethnic conflicts and tension between the Indians and indigenous communities in the indentured diaspora were some of the challenges faced from colonial to post-colonial eras.

Girmit-era artefacts have been put on display at Suva’s Albert Park to give us a glimpse of the lifestyle of the Girmitiyas.

Fiji is a much better place today because of what the Girmitiyas and their descendants have done and achieved.

Nukulau Island stands as a major monument in the history of Girmityas in Fiji.

The Fiji Police Force will increase its visibility in all the urban areas and major recreational areas during the long weekend.

The Fiji Institute of Chartered Accountants is concerned as it continues to lose members due to skill migration.