Fiji

The newly formed All People's Party based in Lautoka reveals that one of the policies it pursues is the restoration of corporal punishment, particularly in schools

Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre coordinator Shamima Ali affirmed child protection system in the country is “poor” after shocking statistics recently released show the prevalence of sexual offences committed against minors, particularly young women and girls

Excessive dog populations in a community can affect those living there, says Animals Fiji co-founder Casey Quimby, speaking at a dog population management awareness campaign in Lautoka

SODELPA has condemned the National Federation Party provisional candidate's plans to nationalise native land in Fiji, calling it ironic because the idea of nationalising native land has also been proposed by the People's Alliance leader, Sitiveni Rabuka

The CEO of Consumer Council of Fiji recently stated that no self-styled astrologer has the ability to change the course of your life in return for money, warning social media users and the public against astrological advertisements online

The US pledged enhanced support for the government's efforts in the areas of climate adaptation, economic resilience, trade and investment, among others

The 28-year wait for readily available drinking water has ended for over 120 Fijians from 18 families in the Waiwari settlement after a drinking water project was commissioned by the Minister of Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management

Campaigning in the vanua or Tavuki will not be limited to 'one political party' in the run-up to the 2022 general elections, being instead open to any political party wishing to campaign in the respective villages

The first Chinese incentive group with 34 travellers have been welcomed by Tourism Fiji executivesfor a four-day trip to Nadi and the Mamanuca Islands

New Zealand's Prime Minister has announced $12,6 million in funding for the Equal Opportunities Action Programme that will help the nation address broader issues such as child poverty reduction

ADB and the Ministry of Economy have signed a $150 million loan agreement to promote economic recovery and various other local sectors, as well as climate change and green growth, long-standing cross-cutting themes in Fiji's development agenda

Fiji's National Provident Fund announced a 6% interest rate to be credited to the accounts of its members, some 392.175, today; the increase in the interest rate is the result of rising yields on their investments in government bonds