The Fiji Cancer Society has stressed the urgent need for local medical students to pursue specialist studies in oncology, as demand for cancer treatment continues to rise.

The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat and UNICEF have launched the first-ever Pacific Child Wellbeing Summit, aiming to strengthen child protection systems and improve children’s welfare across the region.

The Green Climate Fund has approved a $156.8 million initiative to help tuna-dependent Pacific Island communities adapt to climate change, marking GCF’s largest-ever grant initiative.

Tropical depression 09F has now upgraded to a tropical cyclone.

The Fiji Meteorological Service anticipates tropical depression 09F to intensify into a category one tropical cyclone when it enters the Fiji waters from the later part of this evening.

Police confirms that the white substances discovered during a raid at a home in Denarau Nadi on Friday has tested negative for illicit drugs.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways is urging all farmers to implement preventative measures to mitigate risks to life and property, given that Tropical Depression 09F is expected to strengthen into a tropical cyclone by this evening.

All police officers should have their allegiance to the institution and not to a man.

The Marist Old Boys Association over the weekend elected Neumi Vakadewabuka as its new President.

All schools in the Lau Group, Lomaiviti, and Vanua Levu will be closed tomorrow for the safety of students and staff as the weather remains uncertain.

The Republic of Fiji Military Forces and the Fiji Police Force have come together to form a joint task force aimed at fighting drug trafficking across the country.

Parents and guardians have been advised to take a more active role in guiding their children before it is too late.