The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission has announced significant progress in its ongoing review of the maritime shipping sector, with operator Interlink Shipping agreeing to lower fares on several inter-island routes.

Two people were yesterday interviewed under caution in regards to the breach in the Civil Aviation Security Regulation in 2018.

The Ministry of Public Works in collaboration with key maritime partners, is set to address the long-standing issue of derelict and abandoned vessels, with the first tangible removals expected to begin next month.

The Foundation for Rural Integrated Enterprises and Development has strengthened its endeavor to alleviate poverty through its socio-economic empowerment programs over the past two decades.

People in the Northern Division will embrace themselves in the celebration of Diwali, as for the first time, Fiji’s biggest FMF Diwali Mela will be organized in Labasa.

The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission will be making recommendation to the Ministry of Trade to enforce price control on ghee.

The Ministry of Finance through the Office of the Auditor General has undertaken a comprehensive review of the 1969 Audit Act with the focus on its amendment in order to align its functions with the ideal practice that meets both local and international standards.

Minister for Fisheries and Forestry, Alitia Bainivalu highlighted the Government’s efforts in managing ciguatera fish poisoning or Damu or red snapper in the country, in parliament yesterday.

Police have confirmed that the 79-year-old woman who sustained burns has passed away this morning.

Fiji now ranks as the second fastest-growing HIV epidemic in the Asia-Pacific region, only behind the Philippines, with HIV killing 25 people in 2021.

Assistant Minister for Women Sashi Kiran has expressed deep concern following the passing of a 79-year-old woman who was admitted to Lautoka Hospital after sustaining burns in an alleged self-harm incident in Rakiraki yesterday.

As the sugarcane crushing season approaches its conclusion, growers have supplied over 1 million tons of cane.