The spirit of national pride resonated at Albert Park today, as preparations for the 53rd Fiji Day celebrations got underway.

While the Health Ministry confirms they have sufficient medical officers to work with, they are currently facing challenges in posting them in remote areas.

Waste Recyclers Fiji Limited CEO Amitesh Deo has issued a call for increased civic pride and environmental responsibility as Fiji marks its 53rd Independence Day.

The government is in direct contact with the 200 Fijians in Israel and can confirm that they are safe and accounted for.

The scheduled Fiji Airways flight out of Israel is being reviewed.

Leading advocate for mental health awareness at the Health Ministry Andrew Prasad has pointed out a deeply concerning trend among the younger generation – the use of synthetic drugs as a coping mechanism.

Over $1 million was the collectively unearned income for the liability account of rural housing assistance in the 2020 and 2021 financial years.

The National Disaster Management Office advises that there will be a live tsunami drill along the Suva-Lami corridor this morning.

Twenty-nine young individuals hailing from Naidiri and Malomalo Village in Nadroga have successfully completed an intensive fisherman training program.

BSP Financial Group Limited has supported Navitilevu District School in Rakiraki, a remote boarding school in carrying out much-needed upgrades benefiting children aged 6 to 13.

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has congratulated the alumni of Adi Cakobau School and the entire “Lilian” family for their contributions to Fiji’s economy.

A dedicated group of over 80 healthcare experts from around the world is currently at Colonial War Memorial Hospital, setting up vital medical equipment for an important mission.