In an effort to address Fiji’s rising drug crisis, Assistant Minister for the Office of the Prime Minister Sakiusa Tubuna has urged religious leaders to work with the government to tackle this escalating problem.

Assistant Minister for Women Sashi Kiran says a number of initiatives are being undertaken to encourage more women to take part in the upcoming local government elections.

The year 7 who was allegedly beaten by her father earlier this month has been taken under state care.

A heavy rain warning is now in force for the Northern Division, Yasawa, Lau and Lomaiviti groups, and northern and eastern parts of Viti Levu (Tavua, Rakiraki, Tailevu, Navua, Suva, Nausori, interior Ba-Ra-Naitasiri & Serua-Namosi).

Acting Police Commissioner Juki Fong Chew has thanked his Japanese counterpart for their continued assistance in enhancing the Force’s maritime capabilities.

Fiji Council of Churches General Secretary, Reverend Simione Tugi, has issued a strong condemnation against all forms of violence against women and children.

Sugar Minister Charan Jeath Singh, is currently in India to attend the Sugar and Ethanol conference in New Delhi.

The Online Safety Commission is actively addressing the pervasive issue of explicit image and video sharing, according to Acting Online Commissioner Tajeshwari Devi.

There has been a general increase in most types of cancer in Fiji in the last decade.

The Suva Magistrate court has stood down the matter in relation to FijiFirst Leader Voreqe Bainimarama, former Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and former Health Minister Neil Prakash Sharma.

FijiFirst leader Voreqe Bainimarama, former Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and former Health Minister Neil Sharma have arrived in court.

FijiFirst Leader Voreqe Bainimarama, former Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and former Health Minister Neil Prakash Sharma will appear in the Suva Magistrates Court today for abuse of office-related charges.