Unity Fiji Party Leader Savenaca Narube has forecasted a 17 per cent increase in the government’s operating expenses for the upcoming budget.

The Fiji Teachers Union and the Fijian Teachers Association are awaiting approval from the Ministry of Employment to proceed with their secret ballot process for a possible industrial action.

The Ministry of Education is stepping up efforts to address truancy and improve student well-being across the country.

The Fiji National Archives is encountering challenges due to limited technological resources, hindering public access to Fiji’s documentary heritage.

Many women are reluctant to join leadership roles due to the risks that can threaten them and their families, such as political instability or military insurgence.

Japan has reaffirmed its commitment to further contributing to Fiji’s national development agenda, particularly in rural and maritime areas.

Severe pneumonia and neonatal illnesses remain the leading causes of child mortality in the country.

The Labasa Sugar Mill is well prepared for this cane crushing season, with all necessary tests on the vessels, machines, and boilers conducted and all compliance approved from relevant departments.

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has issued a stark warning about Fiji’s growing drug crisis, calling it a major threat to the well-being and survival of people.

Young Fijians are actively involved in the cultivation of marijuana among other forms of child labour, according to the International Labour Organization.

The release of Drainage Board Funds will significantly address flooding and drainage issues across the three Divisions in Fiji.

The National Archives is raising awareness on the importance of archives, highlighting the advantages of good record-keeping of historic moments in Fiji.