The Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways is focusing on innovation, integrity and teamwork as cornerstones for improving Fiji’s agricultural sector this year.

Fiji Corrections Services Commissioner Dr. Jalesi Nakarawa’s leave may be extended to allow for initial internal investigations, after which the Minister’s recommendation will be submitted to the Constitutional Offices Commission.

A 38-year-old man from Vidogo Settlement, Vatuwaqa, Suva has been charged with alleged murder following the death of a 32-year-old manager on New Year’s Day.

Certain parts of the Central Division are currently experiencing flash flooding due to heavy rain.

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has confirmed that the reshuffle will not affect the current Cabinet members but may involve new appointments.

Certain Fijians have lodged complaints with the Fiji Police regarding incidents of water being splashed on moving vehicles and, in some cases, on people in public places.

The Fiji Roads Authority is advising the general public that one of lanes on King’s Road between Wailevu and Kasavu is blocked as a result of fallen trees.

The Agriculture Marketing Authority is facing challenges with the quality of produce, particularly cassava and dalo, collected from farmers in rural and maritime islands.

The South Pacific Stock Exchange plans to focus on educating the public about the stock market’s role in the economy.

The second day of the Commission of Inquiry hearing into the appointment of lawyer Barbara Malimali as the Fiji Independent Commission against Corruption Commissioner continues this afternoon.

The Acting Commissioner of Police Juki Fong Chew has called on Fijians to remain attentive following a harrowing car theft on Victoria Parade in Suva.

Fiji Corrections Commissioner Jalesi Nakarawa has confirmed receiving a letter from Minister for Justice Siromi Turaga as per the provisions of citing Section 22(1) of the Corrections Act.