The Republic of Fiji Military Forces Commander, Major General Ro Jone Kalouniwai, says they have made significant achievements this year in areas of defense, security partnerships, and peacekeeping efforts.

A three-bedroom corrugated iron and timber house was destroyed in a fire in Wainiveidio, Navua, this morning.

The Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji is exploring new measures to avoid future reliance on external funding for the removal of abandoned vessels in Suva Harbour.

The Fiji Performing Rights Association Limited board and its registered members are currently holding their Annual General Meeting in Suva.

Two people, including a man and a woman, died in an early morning accident along Queens Road at Kulukulu in Sigatoka.

The Lautoka High Court has given the nod for the destruction of more than 4.1 tonnes of methamphetamine, after the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution cited in its application that “the physical preservation of all the illicit drugs is not necessary for the purpose of court proceedings and that the seized drugs cannot be safely, securely or conveniently stored until the final determination of the case.”

Fiji now has the ability to train and assess dogs for K9 capabilities, as they have a certified trainer within the Police Force.

Health Minister Dr Atonio Lalabalavu says ongoing water supply challenges faced by the Colonial War Memorial hospital in Suva is currently beyond their control.

The Fijian Elections Office has this afternoon outlined the grounds on which a complaint was lodged with police against Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption Commissioner Barbara Malimali.

UNICEF Pacific Representative Roshni Basu says investing in early childhood development is a cornerstone for building human capital and strengthening communities’ resilience to climate change, natural disasters, and other emergencies.

The National Fire Authority has revealed a sobering statistic; on average, three firefighters lose their lives annually due to the inhalation of toxic smoke in their line of duty.

Concerns have been raised over the lack of progress in addressing termite infestations, despite government subsidies and support programs aimed at helping affected homeowners improve their residential dwellings.