Overwhelming patient numbers at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital in Suva is contributing to staff burnout and overcrowding issues, says a World Bank report on Fiji’s health system that was released yesterday.

Minister for Children Lynda Tabuya says she agrees with the idea of carrying out bag checks in schools for illicit substances.

The prices of fuel and LPG products will increase across the board from tomorrow.

40-year-old Nemani Toma who is charged with one count of murder was denied bail and further remanded by the High Court in Suva yesterday.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad has acknowledged architects for the significant role they play in shaping Fiji’s future.

Minister for Defence and Veteran’s Affairs Pio Tikoduadua is satisfied with the decision Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka made in response to his request.

The trough of low pressure currently affecting the southern and eastern parts of the country is expected to bring persistent rain over the weekend, with a possibility of continuing into the next week.

With a month remaining for the year to end, the road death toll has now increased to 55 compared to 74 for the same period last year.

The interior village of Wainilotulevu, located deep within Namosi Province, is grappling with the indirect but growing impacts of climate change, a phenomenon often associated with coastal communities.

The simultaneous use of multiple substances, referred to as “polydrug use” is emerging as a growing public health concern.

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has decided to reassign the Department of Immigration and the Fiji Police Force to fall under his portfolio responsibilities.

A new World Bank report is showing evidence of inefficiency in resource utilization in the Fijian health sector.