Fiji has a significant population of people of Indian descent who are descended from indentured laborers brought to the country by the British in the late 19th and early 20th centuries to work on sugar plantations.

Non-Governmental organization, Selfless Fiji, has officially partnered with FENC Fiji in a collaborative effort to provide education assistance to underprivileged children in Fiji.

The Home Affairs Minister has called for improvements to the conditions of police cells.

Fiji is facing a shortage of midwives as many have taken up overseas offers.

Providing proper and affordable housing for the public remains a priority for the new Public Rental Board members.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Biman Prasad has reiterated the need for more concessional resources and grants to support Fiji’s ongoing economic recovery efforts.

The National Girmit Day serves as a reminder of the resilience and strength of the indentured laborers, who, despite their difficult circumstances, were able to preserve their culture, traditions, and identity.

The Nadi Chamber Commerce and Industry welcomes the setting up of the newest Private Hospital Pacific Specialist Healthcare in Nadi.

Home Affairs Minister Pio Tikoduadua has called for a review of the country’s Police Standing Orders, describing them as “vague”.

Acting Director of Public Prosecutions, David Toganivalu has decided that no charges will be laid in four high profile cases.

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says increasing Value Added Tax to 15 percent is too high, in response to the recommendations by the World Bank.

The Fiji Council of Churches condemns the name-change legislation.