The Fiji Taxi Association is deeply concerned over the safety of its members following the tragic death of a 33-year-old driver.

First responders are at the scene of a serious accident in Lami this morning.

FijiFirst President Ratu Joji Satakala maintains that its 16 members of parliament who voted for the salaries and allowances raised for MPs, and Alvick Maharaj, who was part of the Emolument Committee but did not vote, no longer hold seats in Parliament.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad has given reassurance that a new minimum wage rate can be expected later when the national budget is announced.

The Fiji Teachers Union is advocating salary adjustments for early childhood teachers as the country anticipates a new national budget.

The Immigration Department has been losing over 20 employees annually.

Minister for iTaukei Affairs, Ifereimi Vasu, has urged the vanua and church to support the government in the fight against drugs.

Assistant Commissioner of Police Livai Driu says they are increasing their focus on targeting those involved in the theft of crops and livestock.

The Pacific Eye Institute screened 19,000 patients and delivered more than 1500 surgeries, including 18 pediatric cataracts, last year.

Fred Hollows Foundation Chief Executive Dr. Audrey Aumua warns that eye health issues in the country are set to take their toll, as according to surveys, rates of blindness and vision impairment in Fiji are unacceptably high.

A taxi driver from Tavua has been reported missing at the Tavua Police Station.

New Zealand’s Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon, will have his first formal talks with Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka.