More than 60 outstanding students and graduates of The University of the South Pacific were recognised for academic excellence at the Medals and Prizes Ceremony held in Suva.

Fiji’s sugar industry is now grappling with rising fuel costs, adding further strain to farmers already dealing with declining production and labor shortages.

Fiji is moving closer to introducing needle and syringe programs as part of a broader effort to reduce HIV transmission among people who inject drugs, but health officials say the initiative is still in its early stages and requires strong policy and system support before rollout.

Stronger use of geospatial systems is needed across the Pacific to turn shared challenges into real results.

Dialogue Fiji has called out the Land Transport Authority’s justification for changes to the Public Service Vehicle permit system, claiming the LTA is missing the point and could put Fiji’s economy at risk.

Dedicated FBC journalist Riya Bhagwan scooped one gold medal as the most outstanding student in the School of Pacific Arts, Communication and Education and a certificate for the most outstanding student in the journalism program.

Fiji’s hotel sector is generating more revenue but occupancy growth remains weak.

Pacific countries are facing rising and more complex climate and disaster risks.

A 95-year-old woman in the highlands of Navosa is inspiring national discussions on healthy ageing as consultations on Fiji’s Ageing Policy Review continue.

Shirley Park in Lautoka was left blocked and covered with fallen trees and debris after a destructive typhoon swept through Fiji, cutting off access and leaving the community space unsafe.

Twenty-one families in Natawarau Settlement in Ba have received food rations following flooding caused by heavy rain from Tropical Cyclone Vaianu last week.

The Land Transport Authority says recent changes to the Public Service Vehicle permit system are aimed at protecting the integrity of the transport sector and improving service delivery.