The Ministry of iTaukei Affairs, Heritage and Arts yesterday launched the traditional knowledge and culture database for safe keeping of indigenous information and history.

Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Secretary of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, says ESCAP stands ready to support strengthened regional cooperation and respond to Fiji’s development priorities.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad conveyed to New Zealand’s Associate Minister of Finance and Attorney-General David Parker that Fiji still needs their support.

Hundreds of youth from Labasa showed interest in the Pacific Polytech booth at the Ministry of Youth exhibition at the Labasa Civic Center this week.

A 63-year-old woman died as a result of an unfortunate accident in Nina Street in Suva this afternoon.

Pacific leaders are concerned with the hypocrisy of the Pacific Islands Forum’s development partners.

Minister for Employment, Productivity, and Industrial Relations, Agni Deo Singh, has called on Fiji Labour Party Leader Mahendra Chaudry to refrain from politicizing the Ferris wheel accident that happened in June.

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka reminded the nation about the deep meaning of the word vulagi as a term that shows acknowledgement and respect by the indigenous people.

A no case to answer submission has been filed in the case against former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and suspended Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho.

Landowners from the District of Namosi have presented a letter to the Office of the Prime Minister, urging assistance in halting mining exploration within the Namosi Joint Venture.

Beche-de-mer, giant clams, and the crested iguana have been identified as the most commonly exploited and trafficked wildlife in Fiji.

A witness to the accident that landed two women in the hospital this afternoon describes it as terrifying.