The Fijian government has been hit with wasteful expenses of over $90 million in just two projects, which were poorly planned, says Finance Minister Professor Biman Prasad.

A long-standing employee at the Lautoka Wharf has called on the government to intervene in securing permanent positions for workers like him.

The Minister for iTaukei Affairs Ifereimi Vasu, has addressed concerns and misrepresentations circulating on social media regarding the temporary suspension of the iTaukei Land Trust Board’s consultations on Crown Grant and Native Grant lands.

Former Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says he will now await outcome of the hearing on the substantive matter in relation to the case whereby the cabinet made a referral to the Court concerning the interpretation of section 105(2)(b) of the Constitution.

The Supreme Court has refused an application by former Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and former Supervisor of Elections, Mohammed Saneem to intervene in a case.

Yet another case of what is believed to involve methamphetamine has been recorded.

Minister for Women and Children Lynda Tabuya says that gender-based violence, including domestic violence, is a human rights violation, and a criminal offense under Fijian law.

The Fiji National University believes that Vanua Levu has so much potential and space for education institutions to expand and develop, but it will also require proper and bigger infrastructure to support them.

Authorities are sounding the alarm over a surge in mobile money transfer scams, with fifteen individuals appearing in court since February.

Employment Minister Agni Deo Singh says there is a need to implement crisis communication protocols in workplaces to respond effectively to extreme weather conditions.

As preparations are underway to commemorate Girmit Day next month, individuals have also started making plans to mark the significant event.

The government is working with stakeholders to incorporate non-economic loss and damage as an assessment tool within the national risk assessment to develop climate-vulnerable communities.