The Fiji Roads Authority plans to widen and increase to four lanes a number of roads, including Ratudovi Road from Nadera to Laqere, Fletcher Road from Nanuku to Laucala Bay Road, and Princess Road from Khalsa Rd to Samabula in a bid to address frequent traffic congestion.

Relocation is not an option for residents of Nakabuta Estate, Wainunu, in Bua, despite government advice regarding their safety and well-being.

The Suva High Court has ordered that $18,030.10 currently held with Bred Bank Fiji, which is suspected to be proceeds of crime, to be forfeited to the State.

UNICEF says it will work closely with the Government to ensure full and effective implementation of the new Child Care and Protection Act, and Child Justice Act.

In what is expected to be a huge boost for cane farmers, the Sugar Cane Growers Fund this week announced two initiatives – a loyalty card and the reduction of interest on loans taken under the institution.

Close to four years after they were forced to vacate their village site and live in tents in the wake of Tropical Cyclone Ana, hope is finally in sight for the villagers of Nabavatu in Dreketi, Macuata.

Solicitor General Ropate Green emphasizes the critical role of legal professionals in addressing the complex challenges facing Fiji today.

A three-year-old, a five-year-old and two six-year-old girls were among the 22 victims of serious sexual offences last month, according to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.

It is alarming to note that in October five children were abused each day.

Two families are mourning the death of their loved ones, only days away from Christmas, after two men passed away following an accident in Waitolu, Naitasiri on Wednesday.

The Parliament last night passed the Child Justice Bill 2024, which focuses on diversion and the raising of the age of criminal responsibility.

Legacy issues such as improper internal controls continue to plague the municipal council’s financial reports.