President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere officially opened parliament earlier this morning.

The Great Council of Chiefs will be re-established, and the first sitting will be in May.

Parliament members can pray in their own faith and speak in their own language if they choose to.

Former FijiFirst Member of Parliament Vijendra Prakash has been sentenced to 36 months imprisonment.

Three people have been reported missing at sea after they failed to return from a fishing trip at Tilagica Point, Labasa at around 8am yesterday.

The government is drafting plans for the revival of medical services by improving and maintaining facilities, services, skills training, and patient care.

Parts of Labasa town and nearby areas are underwater due to the heavy rain currently being experienced in the Northern Division.

The Fijian Elections Office has referred former Supervisor of Elections Mohammed Saneem to the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC).

The Fiji Sugar Corporation has been making losses amounting to millions of dollars, says the Sugar Minister.

The Minister for Home Affairs Pio Tikoduadua assured the Republic of Fiji Military Forces Commander Ro Jone Kalouniwai that he will support the military’s service both at home and abroad.

A 48-year-old fisherman who allegedly murdered a 35-year-old farmer at sea was remanded by the Labasa Magistrates Court yesterday.

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says Health Minister Doctor Atonio Lalabalavu is working to improve deteriorating health infrastructure and health officer working conditions.