Fitness trainer and gym founder Johnathan Hill has been granted an extension of bail as he faces a charge of unlawful possession of illicit drugs.

The successful rescue of six health workers and a boat handler has renewed calls for stronger maritime safety measures, with the Lau paramount Chief Turaga Tui Nayau urging the government to urgently address the challenges faced by outer island communities.

Former Cabinet Minister and Member of Parliament Peceli Vosanibola has a case to answer over corruption-related charges after the Suva Magistrates Court ruled there is sufficient evidence for the matter to proceed to the defence stage.

Millions of bottles and cans are now being kept out of landfills, but Return and Earn Fiji says the next challenge is dealing with other types of plastic waste.

The Suva High Court has given Saimoni Rokotunidau a week to turn himself in after failing to appear in court this morning.

A possible leadership challenge within The People’s Alliance has been brushed aside by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka.

Health workers are calling for improved transport coordination and safety measures when carrying out outreach duties in rural and maritime communities.

Domestic violence and child protection should be recognised as public health issues under proposed amendments to Fiji’s health laws, says University of Fiji Vice-Chancellor Professor Shaista Shameem.

The Government’s planned digital Ease of Doing Business platform is still not live, but the Finance Minister says work is continuing to improve the investment application process.

Calls are growing for stronger reforms to increase women’s representation in Fiji’s Parliament.

Lower fuel prices and cheaper airfares pushed consumer prices down in July.

A Raiwaqa man has been sentenced to two years and six months imprisonment for attacking another man with an iron rod during a street brawl.