Fiji and the Pacific are facing what experts describe as an “octaburden” of diseases, calling for a major revamp of health services.

The government has awarded scholarships to 300 students for industry-based training.

Sixty women from nine districts in Rewa have taken part in the Pacific Women’s Economic Empowerment Program.

The government has allocated sufficient funding in this fiscal year for the Ministry of Public Works to carry out all repair works and road maintenance.

Progress on issuing the Special Prospecting License for mining at Mount Kasi in Dawara, Cakaudrove is expected to be determined in the coming weeks.

The National Development Plan 2025-2029 and Vision 2050 unveiled today outlines the government’s resource allocation and development priorities for the next five years.

A major transmission network will soon be established in Vanua Levu.

Twenty Peace Corps trainees will soon begin an intensive 10-week Pre-Service Training to prepare for their two-year service in Fiji.

The National Development Plan 2025-2029 and Vision 2050 aims to respond to the pressing global, regional and national challenges and enhance developments in Fiji.

Fiji Airways currently employs a total of 240 pilots with 142 being nationals and 98 foreign contract pilots.

The Ministry of Health says necessary steps are being taken to address concerns in relation to delays in the release of government subsidies for kidney dialysis treatments.

Fiji is advancing efforts in environmentally sustainable development but continues to face significant hurdles in securing predictable and timely financing to scale up initiatives.