Minister for Women and Children Lynda Tabuya says that gender-based violence, including domestic violence, is a human rights violation, and a criminal offense under Fijian law.

The Fiji National University believes that Vanua Levu has so much potential and space for education institutions to expand and develop, but it will also require proper and bigger infrastructure to support them.

Authorities are sounding the alarm over a surge in mobile money transfer scams, with fifteen individuals appearing in court since February.

Employment Minister Agni Deo Singh says there is a need to implement crisis communication protocols in workplaces to respond effectively to extreme weather conditions.

As preparations are underway to commemorate Girmit Day next month, individuals have also started making plans to mark the significant event.

The government is working with stakeholders to incorporate non-economic loss and damage as an assessment tool within the national risk assessment to develop climate-vulnerable communities.

The Water Authority of Fiji says they are having disruptions in supply for residents in the Upper Tovata System, from Khalsa Road Junction to Colo-i-Suva.

To add to more water woes, residents in Suva will face further disruptions to their taps this weekend.

The three men who allegedly defrauded a bank of over $140,000 have been granted bail by the Suva Magistrates Court today.

Market access, financial accessibility, diseases and lack of infrastructure are some of the many challenges faced by the 23 farmer organizations part of the Farmers Forum today.

The Fiji Labour Party says the reinstatement of Aseri Radrodro as Education Minister just three months after he was removed for insubordination and disobedience casts grave doubts on Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka’s commitment to lead the nation with honour, integrity and dignity.

The National Disaster Management Office is pushing for all communities around the country to have an active disaster preparedness committee.