Traffic police in the Western Division are facing serious manpower shortages, affecting their ability to carry out enforcement operations effectively.

A group of civil society organisations is warning that the Coalition Government’s plan to introduce a new Constitution by Christmas Eve could disrupt Fiji’s next general election.

A 19-year-old man has had his two-year-five-month prison sentence suspended for eight years.

The Social Empowerment Education Program is calling for public awareness of Fiji’s proposed national referendum to begin now.

A fall in Reserve Bank of Fiji profits is unlikely to create a major gap in Government revenue, says Finance Minister Esrom Immanuel.

More than $ 1.5 billion in new Australian support must translate into real improvements for communities, with the Climate Change Ministry stressing that the funding should go to projects that directly protect people from climate impacts.

The Tavua Town Council has warned that the absence of a proper sewage system has reached a critical stage and could pose a serious health risk to residents and businesses.

Closing submissions in the trial of 25-year-old Ilaisa Tanoa Degei, who is charged with rape and sexual assault have been adjourned.

Some local businesses are gaining greater access to new products, technology and potential partnerships through the latest Guangdong Product Roadshow, which brought manufacturers from China’s Guangdong Province together with local companies.

The Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation is calling for a clear legal and technical framework to guide wage setting in Fiji.

Food prices and the availability of essential goods could come under pressure as El Nino conditions develop.

Fiji is stepping up preparations for the Pacific-led Pre-COP, now just over two weeks away.