Reserve Bank of Fiji Governor, Ariff Ali says that a national ID can be likened to a key that can open doors or provide a seamless pathway to government services.

Permanent Secretary for Trade Shaheen Ali has asked the United States for stronger partnerships to upskill the workforce and prepare Fiji for future economic challenges.

Acting Director of Public Prosecutions Nancy Tikoisuva and the counsels representing former Supervisor of Elections Mohammed Saneem had discussions in court today on the provisions in the law for the transfer of the matter against the latter to the High Court.

Former Minister for Forestry and Fisheries Kalaveti Ravu has asked the court to be allowed to travel overseas later this month.

The state counsel in the case in relation to Kositino Latianara, who allegedly murdered a taxi driver earlier this year, told the Labasa High Court that they are still reviewing evidence and witnesses, including the caution interviews.

The Public Works Minister has raised concerns about passenger safety and vessel overcrowding during peak travel periods.

A man who raped a woman behind a supermarket in Makoi last year has been sentenced to eight years in prison.

The office of the Director of Public Prosecution has released data of non-sexual violence offences for the month of September where 38 people were charged with a total of 42 counts.

The Health Ministry remains concerned about the increasing HIV cases and AIDS-related deaths with troubling trends tied to illicit drug use and mother-to-child transmission.

Fiji’s Trade Policy Framework, established by the previous government for the period 2015 to 2025 is nearing its expiration.

An investment of approximately $218 million is required for the next three decades to upgrade and build new water projects in the Northern Division.

Local Government Minister Maciu Nalumisa has outlined plans for the relocation of the Sigatoka rubbish dump.