The first ever Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey Plus or phone survey on the situation of children and women will be launched this week.

The Consumer Council has expressed deep concern over the rising number of complaints regarding electronic goods such as televisions, washing machines, and other household appliances.

The Fiji National Provident Fund is urging its members to regularly monitor their deductions following concerns over employer compliance.

The public has voiced frustration over a major sewerage burst next to the Rewa River since last year, which is becoming a nuisance and health hazard.

The National Fire Authority has raised concerns as just within the first two months of this year, 23 residential fires have occurred leaving 84 people displaced.

FijiFirst Leader Voreqe Bainimarama, former Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and former Health Minister Neil Prakash Sharma have been granted bail by the Suva Magistrates Court.

The National Council of Persons with Disabilities officially opened the Suva Consultation for the Draft National Policy on Persons with Disabilities today.

In an effort to address Fiji’s rising drug crisis, Assistant Minister for the Office of the Prime Minister Sakiusa Tubuna has urged religious leaders to work with the government to tackle this escalating problem.

Assistant Minister for Women Sashi Kiran says a number of initiatives are being undertaken to encourage more women to take part in the upcoming local government elections.

The year 7 who was allegedly beaten by her father earlier this month has been taken under state care.

A heavy rain warning is now in force for the Northern Division, Yasawa, Lau and Lomaiviti groups, and northern and eastern parts of Viti Levu (Tavua, Rakiraki, Tailevu, Navua, Suva, Nausori, interior Ba-Ra-Naitasiri & Serua-Namosi).

Acting Police Commissioner Juki Fong Chew has thanked his Japanese counterpart for their continued assistance in enhancing the Force’s maritime capabilities.