Tabuya calls for practical changes in sexual health education curriculum
We need to be upfront with children about sexuality, sex education, and the need to protect themselves, as well as what it means to say yes and no when it comes to consen
Author: Rashika Kumar
NGOs highlight violence, inequality, and impunity and call for justice on Human Rights Day
There are still people in this country who are not safe in their own homes, especially women, girls and children as they are hungry, homeless and treated differently beca
People march in Suva City for human rights
People turned up in numbers to march through Suva City to make their voices heard against injustices and human rights violations in remembrance of World Human Rights Day.
Roads works begin in Gau with Moala, Koro, and Vanuabalavu Islands next
Good news for people living on Gau Island as the Fiji Roads Authority has begun the much needed roads works while there are also plans for Moala, Koro, and Vanuabalavu Is
FCCC reviews supply chain for ghee as it comes under price control
Now that the price of ghee will come under price control, the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission is undertaking a comprehensive review of the supply chain and pro
Opposition admits shortcomings in tackling drug crisis and calls for independent Narcotics Bureau
Leader of Opposition, Inia Seruitatu says they in the previous government were probably overconfident in what they were doing to tackle the drugs issue and the pending wo
Govt needs to throw in a bit more money to fix the health system - Seruiratu
Leader of Opposition, Inia Seruiratu says the health system is going to be something that the government needs to work on and throw a bit more money to improve it. He
Ghee now under price control but FCCC yet to confirm the price
Ghee is now under price control which means retailers will not be able to sell it over a certain price which will be determined by the Fijian Competition and Consumer Co
2 teenagers charged for rape in separate cases
A 16-year-old boy has been charged with the rape of a 6-year-old girl from his village while in another incident, a 17-year-old boy has been charged with the rape of a 5-
Independence of the ODPP is an ongoing issue but reforms underway - Turaga
Minister for Justice Siromi Turaga says the independence of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, the demand of the job, the competing priorities and the str
FICAC begins investigation into Walesi after receiving report today
A special FICAC taskforce has started its investigation into Walesi today after FICAC received the audited reports on Walesi from Deputy Prime Minister Manoa Kamikamica t
Apisai Ketenilagi appointed as FRA’s new acting CEO
Apisai Ketenilagi is the new Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Fiji Roads Authority Board, effective from 25th November 2024, until the position of CEO is filled.
Man impersonating FICAC officer remanded
An unemployed man has been remanded in custody for impersonating a FICAC officer and obtaining $170 through deception. 24-year-old Aman Abishek Nambiar is charged with
Daniel Kim’s bail condition to prohibit him from leaving Fiji
After being held in immigration custody for about a year and three months, Grace Road Fiji President Daniel Kim and Sun Jin Lee have been granted bail by the Lautoka High
Sacrifices pay off for Navoalevu Primary Dux, Solomone Catarogo
Sacrifices have paid off for 12-year-old Solomone Catarogo after he was awarded the Dux Award for Navoalevu Primary School in Vanua Levu. While speaking to fijivillage
IHG Fiji Hotels raise $5,000 for Lifeline Fiji during Movember campaign
Lifeline Fiji has been given a boost in helping people with mental health issues as FNPF-owned IHG Fiji Hotels raised $5,000 during their Movember campaign. The FNPF-o
Fijian diaspora invest over $1M in US-Fiji Drive – Kamikamica
Fijians living in Northern America have invested over a million dollars during the US-Fiji Investment and Savings Drive in October this year but it does not take into acc
Mother seeks more help for 3-year-old fighting severe aplastic anaemia in India
The mother of the 3-year-old girl who is undergoing treatment in India for severe aplastic anaemia is once again seeking assistance to buy her medication and treatment at
Work on Labasa-Savusavu link scenic road and extending Labasa Airport begins - Gavoka
The Fiji Roads Authority has commenced work on the design phase of the Labasa-Savusavu link scenic road, before civil works begin while work on extending Labasa Airport h
FTUC pushes Aspen Medical for wage talks
The Fiji Trades Union Congress is calling on Aspen Medical Fiji to get to the table and negotiate with the union and resolve the workers grievances in relation to improve
$1B investment projects and climate-resilient investment opportunities post-COP29 - Prof. Prasad
The construction industry is in a good state as investment work worth more than a billion dollars is now in progress, and there is an opportunity for funding for climate-