A 20-year-old man has been charged with murder following the death of a 77-year-old man.

Former Deputy Prime Minister Professor Biman Prasad’s criminal case will return to the Suva Magistrates Court on Friday for a final pre-trial conference ahead of the scheduled trial next week.

The Suva Magistrates Court has given Zoey Maharaj’s defence counsel until Friday to file mitigation.

The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission has called for zero tolerance for torture and all forms of ill-treatment following a viral video allegedly showing a Fiji Corrections Service officer assaulting an inmate at the Lautoka Remand Centre.

The Ministry of Fisheries has extended the lifting of the ban on the harvest and trade of sea cucumbers, allowing licensed operators to continue harvesting and processing until 31 January 2027.

Health workers’ safety is under scrutiny after concerns were raised that their protection is inadequately addressed in the Ministry of Health’s 2026–2031 Strategic Plan.

Engineers Fiji has raised concerns that the Engineers Registration Act 1976 has never been enforced, making it difficult to regulate who can officially practice as an engineer.

The newly launched People First Party says it will develop its manifesto through nationwide consultations, with party leader Inia Seruiratu saying the views and priorities of ordinary Fijians will shape its policies.

Fiji’s future developments must focus on sustainability, smarter infrastructure and stronger planning as the country continues to attract investment.

Fiji’s trade deficit has widened as the country continues to buy more from overseas than it sells.

A 22-year-old man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after being found guilty of raping and sexually assaulting his teenage cousin.

A man has been given a suspended three-year sentence after attempting to burn down his father’s home.