The man who is facing charges linked to an incident at a police roadblock in Laqere, Nasinu has pleaded not guilty to one count of attempted murder and one count of possession of illicit drugs.

Assistant Minister for Health Penioni Ravunawa says climate change is already impacting the health of Pacific communities.

A shortage of technical staff and resources is creating hurdles for Fiji as it works to complete the UN-Habitat Adaptation Fund project in vulnerable informal settlements.

Sugarcane farmers could receive an initial payment of around $34 per tonne — despite an estimated value of $67 — due to exchange-rate risks and the payment system, according to the Sugar Industry Tribunal.

Teacher stress is becoming a major challenge across Pacific education systems, with regional education leaders warning that it is affecting the quality of classroom learning.

Fiji is not expecting nuclear submarine hubs to be established in the Pacific under its 10-year security plan with Australia.

Taxi operators may have to wait up to six months for a comprehensive review of the taxi fare structure.

Businesses owing contributions to the Fiji National Provident Fund are being urged to settle their outstanding debts before the amnesty period closes on October 31.

ZAR Logistics has partnered with InsideOut Fiji to support Fijian artists taking their music to audiences in Australia and New Zealand.

The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission is looking into concerns raised by taxi operators over the cost of meter calibration.

The Government has confirmed that the Constitutional Review Commission’s report will be tabled in Parliament before being released to the public.

Gender-based violence remains a major concern in Fiji and the Pacific, with researchers and health experts looking at ways to strengthen prevention and response.