The Navua Board of Visitors has successfully collected over $30,000 during their black-tie fundraiser last night.

Many young people are turning to drugs to either escape stress or to try and fit in with their peers.

The high rate of school dropout has significantly contributed to unemployment, wherein children have been forced to engage in illegal activities.

The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has noted an increase in the number of stray animals admitted to their shelter.

Children have been exposed to neglect and abuse, as their parents leave for greener pastures overseas through the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility Scheme.

The National Taskforce on Food Safety has played a critical role in helping the government solve consumer concerns surrounding food consumption and handling.

Foreign Ministers from the region have agreed that the Executive Summary on the 2050 Blue Pacific Strategy Baseline Report will be forwarded to leaders for their consideration at the Leaders’ Meeting later this month.

Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, Dr. Sivendra Michael has stressed the importance of sharing concerns among Pacific Island countries to sustain the security and prosperity of the region.

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says there is hope that a way can be found for the review and reconstruction of Fiji’s constitution.

The Fiji Revenue and Customs Service has formed a Tax Crimes Task Force to enhance tax compliance, prevent tax evasion and improve revenue collection.

Fiji’s audiovisual and film industry has shown great potential for growth and is increasingly becoming a critical industry for the country and for the economy.

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka will pay an official visit to China from Monday.