The Agriculture Ministry’s consultation team has clarified that registration under the proposed Kava Bill is for record purposes only, not for licensing.

“When Lotu, Vanua and Matanitu stand together, Fiji becomes stronger.”

President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu, recently received a courtesy call from senior leaders of Wallis and Futuna reaffirming longstanding ties between the two pacific neighbours.

Young people in Naisilisili Village now have improved opportunities to focus on their health and future following the handover of new gym equipment and the graduation of participants from a mobile skills training programme.

Former Corrections Officer Epeli Laqeni, who allegedly murdered his de facto partner in Nakasi last year, has been released on bail by the Suva High Court.

A stay application is expected to be filed in relation to the charges against former journalist and sports marketing expert Charlie Charters.

Self-reflection is a key component of becoming an effective leader, says Ana Laqeretabua, partner of the Leaders LEAD Symposium, which is underway in Nadi.

Farmers in the North are urging the Ministry of Agriculture to prioritise support for people living with disabilities under the proposed Fiji Kava Policy.

Fifteen iTaukei youths became the first recipients of the iTaukei Land Trust Board Education Scholarship, a national initiative designed to provide iTaukei students with fair and structured access to higher education and specialised fields.

Suva’s rapid population growth is now putting serious pressure on the city’s infrastructure, with overcrowded bus terminals highlighting the urgent need for expansion.

The Ministry of Lands and Mineral Resources convened an External Validation Workshop to progress the review of the State Lands Act 1945 and the Land Use Act 2010.

The Minister for Multi-Ethnic Affairs, Culture, Heritage, Arts and Public Enterprises, Charan Jeath Singh, recently met with the Board of Directors of Fiji Coconut Millers Pte Limited, emphasising the government’s expectation for the company to strengthen its commercial performance and achieve long-term profitability.