The Biosecurity Authority of Fiji is under scrutiny after the Agriculture Minister confirmed it has more administrative workers than technical experts, raising concerns about how it operates.

Two people, including a man and a woman, will front court today jointly charged with the alleged possession of illicit drugs and cash of over $20,000, believed to be from proceeds of crime.

Landowners are currently owed $25.3 million in rent arrears for land managed by the iTaukei Land Trust Board.

Fiji is stepping up efforts to expand regional air connectivity by actively exploring new regional routes in partnership with other Pacific Island nations.

Recent weather events, including floods, cyclones, and continuous rain, have caused widespread damage to cane access roads, with 78 Irish crossings destroyed across cane belt areas.

The relocation of Nabavatu Village in Macuata Province is well underway, with significant progress reported in civil works and housing construction.

The government has scrapped the Open Taxi Rank System and is bringing back the Base and Stand system.

A four-bedroom home has been destroyed by fire in Waidamudamu, Labasa.

The Navua Hospital will be partially closed until July 31st for essential maintenance.

Villagers in Mabula on Cicia Island are reminded to properly house their livestock in designated safekeeping areas located at least 100 meters away from the village boundary.

The Immigration Ministry will include in this year’s budget proposal, a bid for an Advanced Passenger Information and Passenger Name Record systems because they are essential tools for operations.

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has indicated that Fiji will not interfere in the matter of Indonesian Sovereignty regarding West Papua.