Miss Fiji Dr. Peggy Ravusiro has challenged a statement from the Miss Fiji pageant, clarifying that she did not withdraw from representing the country but declined to sign a contract she felt failed to protect her safety.

A six-bedroom house was destroyed by fire at Nadogo Road in Seaqaqa, in the Northern Division, yesterday.

The Nalolo Council of Chiefs met today to focus on strengthening the Vanua’s business arms and improving revenue streams for long-term village development.

Fiji has strong potential for higher rice self-sufficiency, supported by favorable climates, fertile soils, improved crop varieties, and solid research.

Residents in the Suva-Lami corridor are facing water supply disruptions as water production at the Tamavua Water Treatment Plant continues to operate below normal capacity.

The body of the five-year-old child who was swept away near the Biausevu Waterfall in Sigatoka has been recovered.

The Ministry of Rural and Maritime Development is holding consultations to develop a new National Rural Development Policy, as current systems no longer meet the changing needs of rural communities.

Fiji’s investment landscape has undergone a significant transformation over the past decade, with growing capital flowing into various sectors signalling a shift away from the country’s traditional reliance on tourism and natural resources.

The Ministry of Rural and Maritime Development is holding consultations to develop a new National Rural Development Policy, as current systems no longer meet the changing needs of rural communities.

With rising inflation and increasing community needs, the Foundation for the Education of the Needy Children in Fiji says it can no longer rely solely on government funding to sustain its programs.

More than 100 people remain stranded on Nayau Island in Lau, unable to return to Viti Levu after travelling home for Christmas and New Year.

Fiji Airways is monitoring the impact of a new United States visa bond requirement that could significantly increase the cost of travel for Fijians travelling there.