Fiji and the wider Pacific have once again made their mark on the international hospitality stage, with outstanding recognition at the 2025 Australasian HM Awards held at The Fullerton Hotel Sydney.

The Fiji Commerce & Employers Federation (FCEF) has thrown its support behind Return & Earn Fiji, calling it a practical and proven way to tackle the country’s waste crisis while strengthening the recycling economy.

The iTaukei Land Trust Board successfully reduced its national rental arrears from $31.6 million as of January 1st to $16 million by the end of October.

A 42-year-old man was produced in court today for allegedly obtaining financial advantage of over $200,000.

President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu has joined hundreds in Muddenahalli, India to mark the 100th birth anniversary of Sri Sathya Sai Baba, calling his message of unity, compassion and service a guide for today’s world.

Education Minister Aseri Radrodro has reaffirmed that schools are not permitted to impose compulsory levies on parents or students as a condition for enrolment.

UNICEF Pacific Deputy Representative Roshni Basu says new findings reveal that child hardship in Fiji is far more widespread and far more interconnected than previously understood.

Fiji is struggling to connect newly diagnosed HIV patients to essential treatment services, leaving individuals untreated and increasing the risk of further transmission across the community.

The Ministry of Policing says its ongoing uplift programme with the Australian Federal Police is helping strengthen the Fiji Police Force’s professionalism, discipline, and operational effectiveness.

A former police officer accused in a major drug case has been denied bail after failing to provide evidence to support his claims of rising HIV cases inside the Suva Remand Center.

A 38-year-old man from Waidradra, Navua drowned during a fishing trip near Yanuca waters yesterday.

As flooding continues to be a challenge for Nausori, the town council administration has reaffirmed its commitment to drainage upgrades in this financial year.