The Agriculture Ministry is working on a proposed Kava Bill and national policy to strengthen Fiji’s kava industry.

The Fiji Trades Union Congress launched its $8 an hour national living wage campaign at its 51st Biennial Delegates Conference over the weekend.

The Commander of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces, Major General Ro Jone Kalouniwai, has urged military personnel to remain calm, disciplined, and law-abiding amid what he described as “unfolding events” facing the country.

Namosi landowners say concerns over the long-term health of river systems and the wellbeing of people living downstream were among the major reasons they opposed continued mining prospecting in the area.

Workers’ rights are facing growing pressure as global systems, technology, and labour shortages continue to reshape the world of work.

The rules-based international order is under growing pressure due to rising geopolitical competition and power politics across the world.

Fiji’s health system is coming under growing pressure from the worsening drug crisis, rising HIV cases, staff shortages and concerns over medical training standards.

A 38-year-old man from Olosara in Sigatoka is believed to be Fiji’s latest road fatality victim following a serious accident along Queens Road in Nayawa, Sigatoka.

Motorists using M-PAiSA to pay traffic fines and renew licences will now see payments updated instantly in the Land Transport Authority system.

A victim injured in the explosion at Zam Zam Restaurant in Samabula earlier this week has died.

The death of Jone Vakarisi in military custody has been acknowledged by Republic of Fiji Military Forces Commander Major General Ro Jone Kalouniwai as an unintentional and regrettable incident.

The people of Nabukebuke in Namosi have effectively ended the prospect of future mining in their area after securing a 50-year conservation lease over more than 30,000 acres of land.