There is excitement among Hindu communities as one of their most cherished festivals, Diwali, is just around the corner.

Fiji’s creative arts sector remains informal and underdeveloped; this was a challenge highlighted in a recent press briefing in Suva, focused on the buildup towards the much-anticipated Dance Fest Fiji 2025.

The Fijian Elections Office launched the Community Election Advocates Programme, which will deploy 450 trained volunteers across Fiji to serve as trusted bridges between electoral institutions and local communities.

Labasa Divisional Hospital is still awaiting government funding approval for the installation of a transformer needed to power its CT scan machine, which has been out of service for the past two years.

The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction has emphasised that effective early warning systems must go beyond just monitoring and forecasting to ensure communities can take timely and life-saving action.

Fiji is taking a stronger global stance on disaster-resilient infrastructure as Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Professor Biman Prasad met with Global Director of the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure Ramesh Subramaniam.

The Acting Commissioner of the Fiji Independent Commission against Corruption Lavi Rokoika, says bringing back a dedicated anti-corruption court could help reduce the growing backlog of cases and speed up justice.

A 24-year-old police officer will appear at the Suva Magistrates Court today charged with one count of theft.

Teacher training programs need to incorporate alternative discipline techniques, says Justice Vui Clarence Nelson, a sitting judge of the Supreme Court of Samoa.

Fiji Trades Union Congress National Secretary Felix Anthony has raised concerns over widespread cases of wage theft in the country, calling for stronger measures to protect workers and ensure timely justice.

The Minister for Women sounded an urgent call to safeguard and support the rights of every girl in our society.

Fiji Bureau of Statistics Chief Statistician Apisalome Tamani says that as of last year, 42% of Fiji’s SDG indicators could not be tracked due to data gaps, highlighting the need for better coordination, shared infrastructure, and a whole-of-government approach to data.