With Fiji set to mark its 55th Independence Day on Friday, the Fiji Day spirit is already in full swing at the Namaka Market in Nadi.

Former Supervisor of Elections, Mohamed Saneem, has denied allegations made against him as he took the stand today facing a charge of receiving corrupt benefit.

A mother stepped in to save her son from a jail term in the Suva Magistrates Court this morning.

The Acting Commissioner of the Fiji Corrections Service, Sevuloni Naucukidi, has been granted bail after appearing in the Suva Magistrates Court this afternoon.

The National Development Plan risks failing without strong implementation, warns Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Professor Biman Prasad.

The Tamavua Water Treatment Plant and Elevated Areas Infrastructure Project is expected to resolve Suva’s longstanding water issues within 12 to 24 months.

Police are continuing investigations in Batinikama, outside Labasa, where a road roller machine was allegedly set on fire earlier this month.

The National Archives of Fiji is giving Fijians a chance to explore the nation’s history through a special Fiji Day exhibition, highlighting the country’s journey over the past 55 years.

25-year-old Priyanka Sharma, a Bachelor of Commerce graduate majoring in Accounting and Information Systems is among this year’s contestants at the Vodafone Nasinu Festival, and she is proudly advocating for Children and Youth Empowerment.

The lawyer representing Logamaisino Baules, Peniasi Delai, and Ginna Choi failed to appear in court this morning, leaving the trio without legal representation.

The Sugar Ministry is racing to protect Tavua farmers from heavy losses after the Rarawai Mill fire brought cane deliveries to a standstill.

The St Giles Hospital is being pushed to its limits by a sharp rise in drug-related admissions.