The Fiji Arts Council has expressed strong confidence in the potential of art, culture, and heritage to play a significant role in tackling the country’s pressing macroeconomic challenges.

Opposition parliamentarian Alvick Maharaj has called on Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka to suspend overseas travel for Sugar Industry Minister Charan Jeath Singh and also called for him to be stripped off his portfolio.

Permanent Secretary for the Ministry, Eseta Nadakuitavuki officially opened the National Council for Persons with Disabilities Shared Storage Facility, a Sensory Classroom, and a training room with 20 brand new computers and also launched the Organizations for Persons with Disabilities Data Hub.

A man in his 20s died at the scene of a motor vehicle accident along Valley Road in Sigatoka yesterday.

As the festive season kicks into high gear, bringing with it the excitement of holiday shopping and family gatherings, the Consumer Council is sounding an alarm. Shoppers are being urged to exercise caution as the season also ushers in a rise in scams, poor customer service and misleading sales tactics that could turn holiday cheer into financial headaches.

Fiji and India have reinforced strong bilateral ties with new commitments to cooperate in healthcare, agriculture, digital transformation and cooperative sector development.

The Fiji Police have expressed grave concern over an emerging trend of intoxicated individuals sleeping on the road or by the side.

The newly launched health report on Fiji’s health system reveals that women in Fiji are facing serious health risks due to non-communicable diseases.

The Reserve Bank of Fiji’s Economic Review from last month highlights notable economic shifts, including a decline in emigration and a rise in wage payments and tax collections.

The Garden Island of Taveuni demonstrated its commitment to creating a violence-free community through its first-ever march to mark 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.

The Fiji Roads Authority says it is committed to addressing concerns raised about deteriorated roads and associated infrastructure as expressed by the Savusavu Town Council.

New Speaker of Parliament, retired Judge Filimone Jitoko, will preside over a parliament sitting today for the first time since his appointment.