A three-year-old, a five-year-old and two six-year-old girls were among the 22 victims of serious sexual offences last month, according to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.

It is alarming to note that in October five children were abused each day.

Two families are mourning the death of their loved ones, only days away from Christmas, after two men passed away following an accident in Waitolu, Naitasiri on Wednesday.

The Parliament last night passed the Child Justice Bill 2024, which focuses on diversion and the raising of the age of criminal responsibility.

Legacy issues such as improper internal controls continue to plague the municipal council’s financial reports.

The government has so far invested around $3.2 million in water-related projects, benefiting more than 60,000 Fijians in over 30 rural communities.

The Opposition has called for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission to comprise of independent and apolitical members to ensure impartiality and credibility in addressing issues of national concern.

The Great Council of Chiefs Secretariat will embark on a nationwide visit in 2025 to promote social cohesion, reconciliation, and unity across Fiji’s provinces.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad calls for stronger collaboration between academic research and policymaking.

The Migration Information and Data Analysis System is now being piloted at the Nausori International Airport.

Tourism Fiji is witnessing growing momentum for its “Bin it or Bag it” campaign, which was launched earlier this year.

iTaukei Affairs Minister Irereimi Vasu says there is a need for immediate action to address the declining use of the iTaukei and Rotuman languages.