Residents of Somosomo Village in Taveuni are being empowered to take charge of the island’s recycling future through a new community-led waste management initiative.

The handling of a recent bullying incident at Queen Victoria School has come under scrutiny in Parliament, with concerns raised over delays in reporting the matter to the Ministry of Education.

Prolonged dry conditions associated with El Niño are posing challenges for sugarcane farmers in Labasa, with limited rainfall affecting crop growth and delaying essential farming activities, including fertiliser application.

Night water rationing between 9pm and 4am could be introduced in areas supplied by Vaturu Dam by late November if dry conditions continue under the worst-case scenario.

The recent fire at the Vunato Landfill in Lautoka over the weekend was the fourth in recent months.

Fiji has 57 tourism investment projects worth more than $2 billion in its development pipeline, with the Ministry of Tourism now focusing on moving these projects towards implementation.

Nadi Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Lawrence Kumar says more portable speed cameras could be deployed along the Nadi International Aiport to Martintar corridor as he claims that some drivers are travelling well above the speed limit of 50km/h.

A road accident in Nalawa has renewed Police concerns over drink-driving, after four people believed to be under the influence of alcohol were involved in a crash on Saturday morning.

Up to 82 percent of monitored water sources could reach critical levels by January 2027 if dry conditions persist warns Meteorological Services Minister Ro Filipe Tuisawau.

The Fiji Revenue and Customs Service says its officers were not involved in the alleged disappearance of gold bullion belonging to a transit passenger at the Nadi International Airport.

The National Fire Authority is urging the public to take precautions during Diwali celebrations, warning that fireworks, candles, diyas and decorative lights can increase the risk of house fires and burn injuries.

Fiji is looking to attract more international businesses and create jobs by promoting its growing outsourcing industry in Australia and New Zealand.