The man who allegedly murdered another man held in custody at the Savusavu Police Station has fled Saint Giles Hospital.

The Director of Public Prosecution’s Office has been given another 14 days to file full disclosures in the case of a 35-year-old man who allegedly caused the death of a one-year-old child in Cunningham in October this year.

Decked-Out Fiji has donated $9,700 to the Fiji Cancer Society.

Fijians living abroad will no longer have to travel to capital cities for passport services under the Government’s plan to decentralize immigration services.

Fiji’s tourism sector is under pressure from stagnant visitor arrivals from key markets like Japan, says Deputy Prime Minister and Tourism Minister Viliame Gavoka.

International Solar Alliance Chief Operating Officer Joshua Wycliffe highlighted the significant challenges small island nations face in securing the financial and technical resources needed for a sustainable energy future.

Reports have emerged of women being subjected to violence, including forced sexual activity, as a result of drug-related activities by their intimate partners.

Health Minister Dr Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu says contrary to concerns raised by Fiji Medical Association president Dr Alipate Vakamocea, they have sufficient HIV test kits available in stock.

The Ministry of Education is urging parents and guardians to ensure their applications for the $200 back-to-school support program are filled out accurately and submitted on time.

The Punjas Medical Health Centre in Lautoka has been upgraded to a Tier 2 facility, making it a ‘one-stop shop’ for medical services for people in the area.

Lands and Mineral Resources Minister Filimoni Vosarogo  lauded the Fiji Enterprise Engine for driving the growth of micro, small and medium enterprises and its bid to raise MSME gross domestic product contribution from 18 to 30 percent.

Permanent secretaries were informed by New Zealand Public Service Commission Policy Director Callum Butler on their focus on decentralisation in the public sector and efforts to address HIV and AIDS during a webinar organised by Fiji’s PSC.