A man has been sentenced to one year and three months in prison after pleading guilty to charges of aggravated burglary and two counts of theft.

A group behind a bungled attempt to scam millions of dollars from a major bank have avoided going to jail while they are assessed to potentially serve their sentences at home.

Minister for Justice Siromi Turaga recently held a meeting with Fiji Corrections Service Commissioner Dr Jalesi Nakarawa.

Pacific Specialist Healthcare (PSH) Hospitals has welcomed the announcement by Fiji Airways of direct flights between Cairns, Australia and Nadi from April 10 this year.

The Public Works Department has begun upgrading roads, in a bid to improve access for villagers in the District of Sasa in Macuata.

Germany will continue to support Fiji in programs promoting social development and equality.

The Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation has questioned the rationale behind the proposal to increase fines in relation to child labour during a consultation on the Employment Relations Bill and the Work Care Bill.

It is too early to declare who will lead the proposed new party.

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says family involvement is a proactive way to tackle the drug crisis in Fiji.

Health Minister Dr Atonio Lalabalavu has supported a request by healthcare workers for the provision of specialized vehicles capable of handling challenging terrain.

The people of Vanua o Waikatakata have earned more than $500,000 from a logging operation in Muani village, Kadavu.

Over 400 projects have been funded under the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects, valued at $73 million.