The Hope Centre Fiji says 80 percent of its patients receiving prosthetic support are diabetic, with many coming from financially disadvantaged backgrounds.

The Civil High Court in Suva will hear a strike out application in September in relation to a lawsuit filed by Veronica Malani who is seeking multi-million dollars in damages
and other relief.

The government has reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and community engagement following public discussion surrounding the Google ICT Facility development at Natadola.

The Head of the School of Law at Fiji National University, Assistant Professor Ana Rokomokoti, has been appointed as a Law Reform Commissioner to lead the review of the
Security Industry Act 2010.

In an effort to expand community-based fisheries management to 50 percent of Fiji’s coastal communities, cChange has introduced smart tools to further improve awareness through the country’s 4FJ fish smart campaign on fisheries conservation.

Health officials are sounding the alarm as diabetes-related amputations continue to rise in Fiji, with concerns that many patients are delaying medical treatment in favour of herbal medicine and faith-based healing.

Government will invest $1.3 million in a new housing development in Caubati, Nasinu, as part of efforts to expand affordable housing opportunities for Fijians.

Aspen-operated Ba and Lautoka hospitals are facing growing pressure to maintain round-the-clock operations as staffing shortages continue to place a strain on services.

Sun Insurance has defended its decision to engage Mohammed Nouzab Fareed as Chief Transformation Consultant, despite questions being raised following his recent conviction on two counts of indecent assault.

Ageing vessels and increasing demands for maritime services have prompted the Government to reassess Fiji’s shipping sector and long-term maritime transport needs.

The Government has admitted Fiji’s correctional facilities are operating below United Nations minimum standards for the treatment of inmates.

Inter-island vessels are facing scrutiny over passenger overcrowding during peak travel periods.