Women from fourteen clans in the District of Macuata have taken charge of development in their communities, joining forces to uplift their socio-economic status.

Opposition Leader Inia Seruiratu shared his experience from previous COP negotiations during a briefing with the Fiji delegation on the eve of the official opening of COP28.

The Reserve Bank of Fiji, in its annual report, has highlighted a number of initiatives it has taken to promote innovation and dynamism in the financial system.

The Water Authority of Fiji hosted members of the management and technical team from the World Bank Pacific for a technical mission.

Three police officers have recently concluded the Narcotics Detector Dog Handlers Course as certified Narcotics, Cash, and, for the Fiji Police K9 Unit, certified firearm detector dog handlers.

Permanent Secretary for iTaukei Affairs, Pita Tagicakirewa, says that the implementation of the $100 monthly allowance for chiefs and Turaga Ni Koros has both advantages and disadvantages.

The recently refurbished facilities at the Korovou Sub-Divisional Hospital have been officially commissioned.

Due to an extensive teacher shortage, around 90 teachers whose registration had expired last year were allowed to teach in schools this academic year.

Permanent Secretary for Employment, Productivity, & Industrial Relations, Maretino Nemani, emphasizes the importance of international assistance in strengthening Fiji’s skills and capacities.

Vice Chair of the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), Rosemary Kayess, expresses her hope for a better understanding of the challenges faced by Fiji, Vanuatu, and Tonga.

The primary human rights violation confronting women and girls globally is violence, exacerbated by barriers that impede the efforts of women’s human rights defenders.

French Ambassador to Fiji, François-Xavier LEGER, engaged in talks with the Minister for Justice, Siromi Turaga, earlier this week.