Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka is committed to providing equal development opportunities in rural areas and the outer islands.

The Fiji Meteorological Office says that a heavy rain warning remains in force for the Yasawa and Mamanuca Groups, the interior and western parts of Viti Levu, Vatulele, and Kadavu.

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has admitted that recent appointments of permanent secretaries are yet to be formalised.

Minister for Sugar Charan Jeath Singh says he is concerned with the decrease in cane production, and this is an area he will be looking into.

Suva Lawyer Tanya Waqanika has confirmed she will be resigning from the Constitutional Offices Commission today.

Clean-up has started in Ba Town which was flooded yesterday.

Traditional leaders are encouraging communal activities to ensure that villages remain closely knitted.

Flash flood alerts and flood warnings have been cancelled for some parts of the Western Division.

Fijians are being urged to take all necessary safety precautions in light of the current weather spell.

Fiji has all of the ingredients to be a formidable player in the outsourcing sector.

There is renewed hope and enthusiasm among the Capital City’s business houses, particularly in this New Year.

Former Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum is no longer a Member of Parliament after he was nominated by Opposition Leader, Voreqe Bainimarama to the Constitutional Offices Commission.