Fiji’s coalition government has the potential to succeed but only if the focus shifts from political survival to tackling the country’s development needs.

Government has implemented a series of strategic measures aimed at building local capacity and reducing dependence on foreign labour, says Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Professor Biman Prasad.

The Health Ministry’s sub-divisional medical team is conducting an outreach program for communities like the Vunimoli nursing area which has more than 3,000 people and no nursing station or health centre.

The Ministry of Health’s Food Unit has closed down a supermarket in Nadi after it was caught violating the Food Safety Act 2003 and Food Safety Regulations 2009.

A 38-year-old man from Nadi has been arrested for dishonestly obtaining $7,235 from five different victims through a mobile money transfer platform.

Nilesh Lal, also known as John Harish Lal has been sentenced to three years and four months in prison after being convicted of several serious charges.

The recent expansion of Cabinet has reignited debate about the Coalition Government’s decision-making and priorities over the past two years.

The call to repeal the automatic progression policy in Fiji’s education system has raised concerns about its potential impact on students’ emotional well-being and academic development.

The Commission of Inquiry into the appointment of Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption Commissioner Barbara Malimali will be seeking a second extension to its deadline.

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions says it is unfortunate that the Fiji Law Society has not sought clarity from the ODPP with regards to the latest issue involving DPP Christopher Pryde.

The Environment Ministry is carrying out an assessment on a fast ferry recently acquired by Goundar Shipping.