Six men charged over an alleged drug trafficking operation intercepted in western Fiji have been remanded in custody following their court appearance in Rakiraki.

The Suva High Court will deliver a ruling on the terms of settlement for the matter involving the Judicial Services Commission, the President, and the Prime Minister in March.

Businesses in Savusavu are facing growing losses as ongoing water supply disruptions affect the town and surrounding areas. Operators warn the situation is impacting productivity, service delivery, and the local economy.

The Ministry of Immigration processes 500 to 800 work permit applications each month, says Immigration Minister Viliame Naupoto.

Labour shortages, delays in investment plans, and hotel capacity constraints are currently hindering tourism development in Fiji.

Seven percent of five-year-olds in Fiji are still stunted, a sobering sign that too many children are not growing as they should during their most critical years.

As investor interest in Nausori grows and the town continues to expand, the municipal council says it is working to ensure service delivery is not affected.

Debt transparency and accountability took centre stage in Suva this week as senior finance officials from across the Pacific met to strengthen oversight of public borrowing.

For more than 40 years, Mohammed Isaq has earned his living at the Nausori Market, witnessing firsthand the changes and challenges faced by vendors over the decades.

The Water Authority of Fiji says water supply restoration in Savusavu is progressing steadily following recent disruptions.

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has confirmed it has completed its review of all files arising from the Commission of Inquiry that were submitted for legal advice by the Fiji Police Force.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation is urging the tourism industry to embrace transparency, accountability, and collaboration as Fiji charts its future growth.