The Great Council of Chiefs suggests that Na Vosa Vaka-Viti (the iTaukei language) should be a compulsory subject in all primary schools.

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has revealed that juveniles were the highest offenders in serious non-sexual violence cases for last month.

A senior police officer who’s charged with one count of bribery is expected to appear before the Suva Magistrates Court on the 19th of next month for his final hearing.

The lack of proper public restroom facilities at the Naqara Business Centre on Taveuni is becoming an increasing concern for vendors, residents and tourists who visit one of the island’s busiest commercial hubs each day.

In efforts to strengthen food security in households, $10,000 worth of seeds were donated by the UN Women as part of a home garden initiative rolled out by the Ministry of Agriculture.

More than 160 new financial accounts have been opened in Rotuma following the island’s first Financial Inclusion Maritime Expo.

The Ministry of Lands and Mineral Resources is strengthening oversight of Fiji’s mining sector while supporting investments that improve mineral recovery and reduce waste.

Major health investments will fail if they are not backed by trained staff, operational funding and essential support services.

The National Federation Party is calling for stricter constitutional rules to stop leaders of deregistered political parties from forming new parties before paying off outstanding debts.

The Government says vehicle accidents involving state-owned vehicles are not placing a major financial burden on taxpayers, with most costs covered through insurance.

Finance Minister Esrom Immanuel has responded to Fiji Hotels and Tourism Association Chief Executive Fantasha Lockington on her claims that the industry was not consulted before the introduction of the five percent tourism services tax.

A men’s helpline will be established, a juvenile centre will be rehabilitated, and a rehabilitation facility for street children will be developed under the Ministry of Women, Children and Social Protection’s $211.4 million budget.