Minister for Rural and Maritime Development Sakiasi Ditoka has emphasised the vital role of traditional knowledge in disaster risk reduction and environmental management.

The Minister for Local Government, Maciu Nalumisa, has acknowledged the vital role firefighters play during emergencies.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad has opted to steer clear from giving any comments regarding the report of the Commission of Inquiry.

The National Fire Authority is pushing to expand its official service boundaries for the first time in nearly 30 years, responding to Fiji’s rapid urban and economic growth.

The Education Minister has expressed concern over eligible students still not attending school, particularly in urban areas.

More women are now holding senior roles in the National Fire Authority, marking a clear move toward gender equality in what was once a male-dominated sector.

A regional skills leader is urging Pacific nations to rethink their education systems, moving away from a narrow focus on academic qualifications.

Few food establishments and outlets in Labasa town have yet to achieve the health and safety standard requirements for food safety.

The National Fire Authority is proposing an increase in fees for building inspections and plan vetting services.

New scam trends are emerging, with scammers targeting vulnerable individuals through increasingly sophisticated tactics.

Landowners in Kalabu are set to benefit from new business opportunities following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the iTaukei Land Trust Board.

A political expert has warned that Fiji is now too close to its next general election to pursue any major changes to the electoral system.