Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Communication, and SME Manoa Kamikamica yesterday encouraged leaders from Lau to motivate their people to venture into commercial agriculture.

The South Pacific Business Development is aiming to support 500 more women financially by the end of the year.

Pacific Islands Forum Secretary-General Baron Waqa states that Pacific Island countries are making great progress toward climate security goals.

The 2024 Trafficking in Persons Report says there has been exploitation of local and foreign women, including children.

The Ministry of Health is making sure that it communicates with the Fiji Nursing Association to ensure they are on the same level in terms of what needs to be done.

Twenty-eight individuals who graduated from the basic caregiving program have been reminded of the critical need for skilled caregivers in Fiji.

The Pacific Islands Forum is now focusing on formalizing the Pacific Partnership for Prosperity on Cyber security and Cybercrime which will assist in curbing digital threats and cyber-related crimes.

The business process outsourcing industry can expect a boost in its expansion of services after the 2024-25 budget announcement.

Fiji’s forest management now emphasizes ecosystem services, conservation, and supporting rural livelihoods and food security.

The Lau Provincial Council has come to an agreement to support the proposed United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People.

The Fiji Roads Authority has raised concerns regarding the increased number of vandalism, specifically of public property and road assets.

The 2024 Trafficking in Persons Report by the United States government says Fiji identified eight labour trafficking victims, including one boy, compared with identifying 28 labour trafficking victims in the previous reporting period.