Minister for Public Works, Transport and Meteorological Services Ro Filipe Tuisawau has acknowledged that while progress has been made in Fiji’s water sector, rural communities remain at a disadvantage.

Twenty-seven years after its establishment, the Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission has opened its first office in the Northern Division.

Thousands of students depending on government scholarships could face changes as the country’s tertiary funding system comes under review.

The Lau Province is calling for major reforms to the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption, warning that its current structure risks concentrating too much power in one institution.

The justice system is set for a technology and service upgrade, with the government investing in digital systems, legal reforms and improved access to services.

The Grace Road Group has opened another True Fitness gym in Laqere, Nasinu, making it the 4th gym facility established by the company in the country.

Defense Minister Pio Tikoduadua has stressed that military authority must remain subject to civilian control.

Teacher graduates cannot assume registration will automatically lead to a government teaching position, says Education Minister Aseri Radrodro.

Employment Minister Agni Deo Singh says Fiji’s labour shortage is mainly due to the decline of technical and vocational education, not overseas labour mobility schemes.

Domestic violence protection order cases handled by the Legal Aid Commission have almost doubled over the past year, highlighting the growing demand for legal support for victims across Fiji.

More than 100 young people in Beqa are now better equipped to support maritime safety and earn a living after completing specialised training under the United Nations Development Programme’s Solesolevaki ni Veitaqomaki Initiative.

Police in Nausori are investigating allegations of sexual assault involving students at a prominent boarding school.