Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre Coordinator Shamima Ali is disappointment after the coalition government swore in seven new members from the Bloc of Nine, none of whom are women.

Labasa businesses are experiencing an increase in activity as are flocking to stores for back-to-school shopping.

The Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation claims proposed labour law amendments are unfair on businesses employing Fijians across the country.

Three individuals have been charged in connection with a brawl that erupted outside a popular nightclub in Suva in late December last year.

The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission has conducted over 140 surveillances and inspections specifically targeting back-to-school stationery items.

The Ministry of Health is aware of the challenges faced by certain health centers and nursing stations due to the current zonings.

As the new academic year approaches, Diabetes Fiji has raised concerns about the rising number of young people affected by diabetes.

National Federation Party Leader Professor Biman Prasad reaffirmed his commitment to addressing Fiji’s economic challenges and fundamental societal issues, placing election considerations on hold.

The Acting Chief Executive of the Biosecurity Authority of Fiji, Surend Pratap, has called for an urgent review of the organization’s fees and charges.

In the past two weeks, 13 serious accidents have been recorded, with 11 of them involving vehicles going off the road due to speeding and fatigue.

Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro says results can be improved through teamwork, better teaching methods, increased access to resources, and stronger support from parents this academic year.

Fiji’s teachers’ unions have raised concerns about significant literacy and numeracy challenges among secondary school students.