Fiji

Fiji needs to attract at least 20% of its yearly gross domestic product in investments to trigger the country's economic growth, stressed the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce

The new forest policy will define sustainability for various categories and establish a methodology for measurement and verification; Minister of Forestry said it will ensure that resources are managed sustainably to avoid abandonment

An awareness session on cooperatives with the women's groups of Wailevu, Moana and Naqaravutu, with the participation of a health inspector to address compliance issues, has been conducted by the inistry of Trade and Cooperatives

A green cane incentive programme was launched to revolutionise sugarcane cultivation practices nationwide in collaboration between the Ministry of the Sugar Industry and the Sugarcane Growers Fund

Fiji's national airline, Fiji Airways, has been recognised as the best airline in Australia and the Pacific for the second year running and has been awarded best airline for staff for the fourth year running

School drop-outs should be accepted, said Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka emphasising that school drop-outs should not be stigmatised; over 18.000 young people drop out of school every year in Fiji

The decline in sugarcane production - despite funds from the Sugar Cane Growers Fund and assistance from the Ministry of Sugar to support the efforts of the Fiji Sugar Corporation - is a concern for the Select Committee on Economic Affairs

Eight local companies had the opportunity to promote their products at the Naturally Good Expo held in Sydney, Australia

An additional two-week school holiday has been granted upon Minister initiative to Ratu Latianara College, its primary school and kindergarten in Korovisilou, Navua, which were severely affected by last week's flash floods

The Suva City Council has recognised the increase in residents' complaints about stray animals and is working with the relevant ministries to address the problem

Police and Land Transport Authority will crack down on unruly behaviour outside the Coca Cola Games, a very participated athletic event being held 2-4 March, said the Fiji Secondary Schools Athletics Association

The retirement age for specialized expert positions has been extended from 60 to 62 by the government, seen as a strategic approach to maintaining skills and addressing professional shortages

The Minister of Sugar has made his intention known in Parliament and to sugar industry stakeholders that sugar production will increase to 1,8 million tons in 2024 and 2 million tons by 2025