While many families prepare to celebrate Diwali this weekend, residents of Vavalagi outside Labasa have little reason to celebrate, as a prolonged water shortage continues to disrupt their daily lives.

The sugar industry still relies heavily on government subsidies, with cane production failing to grow consistently despite millions of dollars in annual assistance.

National Federation Party Leader Biman Prasad has reaffirmed the party’s directive for its Members of Parliament not to support the proposed Constitution amendment Bill if it is brought before Parliament.

The widespread use of combustible building materials is contributing to the high number of homes being destroyed by fire across Fiji, says Puamau Sowane.

Prolonged dry weather is increasing production costs for vegetable farmers in Nadi, with some warning that Fijians could soon pay more for locally grown produce.

Twenty-seven people have died in structural fires across Fiji in the past two years and eleven months.

Artificial intelligence will be a key focus of the proposed intelligence reform.

Vehicle owners remain liable for outstanding traffic fines even when the infringement involves a vehicle they say they have never driven.

The Labasa Sugar Mill has closed its 2026 crushing season after producing more than 51,000 tonnes of sugar. The mill ended operations yesterday.

Parliament has approved Fiji’s mutual defence treaty with Australia, despite Opposition concerns over its implications for the country’s sovereignty and independent foreign policy.

Fijians struggling with mounting debts could receive a 60-day reprieve from creditor recovery action.

The Suva Magistrates Court has transferred the case of missing cocaine exhibits accused, Juita Raibevu to the High Court.