Cabinet has endorsed Fiji’s participation in the Pacific Island Network of Competition, Consumer and Economic Regulators.

Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji Chief Executive Joeli Cawaki says meetings have been progressing with other stakeholders to address the movement of illicit drugs by sea transportation.

The cabinet has endorsed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Fiji and Australia regarding the Defense Pacific Air Programme.

A Corrections Officer was caught attempting to smuggle illicit drugs and mobile phones into the Minimum Corrections Centre during his second-night shift guard duty.

Drug-Free World Fiji Founder Kalesi Volatabu says the consumption of methamphetamine and heroin among children has grown out of proportion, raising serious concerns for the community.

UNICEF Child Protection Specialist Talei Cama says UNICEF in partnership with Western Sydney University and the University of the South Pacific, is conducting a study on the impact of labour mobility schemes on children.

Fourteen children from four Pacific countries will receive lifesaving pediatric cardiac surgery in Fiji this month through an innovative new initiative under the New Zealand Medical Treatment Scheme.

In commemoration of Bastille Day, the National Day of France, the French Ambassador to Fiji, François-Xavier Léger acknowledged the significant expansion of the bilateral relationship between France and Fiji.

The High Education Commission of Fiji is collaborating with universities to align technical and vocational education and training studies with higher education programs.

Cabinet has approved the Exchange of Notes with the Government of Japan and Grant Funding Agreement with the Japan International Cooperation Agency to Airports Fiji Limited.

The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission welcomes the Government’s decision to corporatise the Water Authority of Fiji.

The Land Transport Authority and Vehicle Inspection New Zealand have entered into a partnership to initiate a staff exchange programme.