The Fijian Elections Office is moving into the next phase of preparations, as first round of training for election officials kicked off today.

More than 100 Fijians are set to receive specialist cataract care through a medical mission by the Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center.

The Ministry of Public Works is warning that Australian assistance under the proposed Fiji-Australia treaties must strengthen Fiji’s own capacity rather than leave the country dependent on external support.

One thousand Fijians will have the opportunity to gain job-ready digital skills through new Google Career Certificate scholarships.

The National Fire Authority is warning the public to stop uncontrolled burning after a bush fire spread to a vacant home in Korovuto, Nadi, destroying the property.

A former police officer has been sentenced to 14 years and nine months in prison for raping and sexually assaulting a teenager.

Max Value Supermarket in Tavua has been almost completely destroyed by fire, with the adjoining Courts Fiji premises also suffering smoke damage.

Silence is putting more men at risk of suicide, as mental health experts warn that bottling up emotions is preventing them from seeking help.

The Ministry of Public Works is reviewing Fiji’s electricity legislation and regulatory framework amid concerns raised about investment in the sector.

The appointment of Pita Wise as Permanent Secretary for Public Enterprises has come under scrutiny from three women’s rights organisations.

The Water Authority of Fiji has identified about $500 million worth of water and wastewater projects it wants funded under the proposed Fiji-Australia partnership.

China’s Guangdong province is looking to deepen its economic footprint in the Pacific, with Fiji being positioned as a potential gateway for Chinese businesses seeking access to regional markets.