Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says the temporary halt to hostilities, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and ongoing negotiations toward a longer-term agreement between the United States and Iran are significant developments for Fiji and the wider Pacific region.

The Attorney-General’s Office has told the High Court that the Commission of Inquiry into recent government appointments should not be struck down over timing issues.

Escalating fuel prices and global economic uncertainty are making it increasingly difficult for many Fijians to maintain healthy diets.

As the 2013 Constitution review begins, the Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission emphasises that all citizens and groups have the right to share their views.

The State has accepted that people affected by the Commission of Inquiry findings should have been given prior notice, the High Court heard. However, it says it cannot confirm if that was done.

A sharp rise in kidney disease cases in Fiji is driving urgent calls for more dialysis services and stronger early detection.

Women entrepreneurs are being given new opportunities to grow their businesses through targeted financial and networking support.

The Fiji Development Bank has secured naming rights as a key partner of the Fiji Excellence in Tourism Awards.

The Lebanese restaurant, Byblos, at the Radisson Blu Resort Fiji has officially reopened following a refurbishment after an incident in the kitchen on Christmas Day last year.

The Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji is aware of a tragic maritime incident that occurred last Thursday in the waters near Qamea, Taveuni, resulting in the loss of two lives.

Former FICAC Commissioner Barbara Malimali was condemned without warning and denied a chance to defend herself before losing her post.

The President of the Court of Appeal has stressed the importance of public participation in constitutional reform.