FWRM calls for comprehensive sexuality education in schools
Another call is being made to include mandatory comprehensive sexuality education in schools as it is essential for equipping young people with factual, age-appropriate i
Author: Rashika Kumar
UN warns Japan over nuclear wastewater release
The United Nations human rights experts have written to the Japanese government to express their concerns about the release of more than one million metric tonnes of trea
Teachers need to be taught communication skills - Psychology Society
A call is being made for further training and refreshers for teachers as they need help, especially in communication skills, and there is also a need to look at how teach
Burnout is a reality as previous Minister reduced number of counselors from 29 to only 4 – former Chair of Substance Advisory Council
Students are being impacted by lack of counselors in schools as the National Substance Abuse Advisory Council’s former Acting Chair, Misaele Driubalavu has highlig
FRCS Manager Border remanded over alleged 4kg meth importation
Fiji Revenue and Customs Service Manager Border charged for his alleged involvement in the unlawful importation of more than 4 kilograms of methamphetamine seized at the
$3.1B in proposed investment for 53 tourism projects – Gavoka
There are at least 53 tourism investment projects we are looking at, with a proposed investment value of $3.1 billion at different stages. This has been confirmed by D
FSC confirms Rarawai Mill to open on 24th June, slams rumours as disruptive and false
The Fiji Sugar Corporation Ltd confirms that the Rarawai Mill will commence operations for the 2025 crushing season on the 24th of June, in accordance with FSC’s o
Govt to explore more cost-of-living relief in upcoming budget
People can hope for some relief as Deputy Prime Minister Professor Biman Prasad says in the upcoming National Budget, they will explore further measures to alleviate cost
Counter Narcotics Bureau officer remanded in alleged drug importation case involving 6 people
Counter Narcotics Bureau officer Uraia Tiudamu Bolalailai, charged in relation to the alleged unlawful importation of more than 4 kilograms of methamphetamine, has been r
Question regarding 1997 Constitution makes it more complicated as it’s like putting in ‘a spanner in the works’ - CJ Temo
All parties represented in Parliament including the People’s Alliance, the National Federation Party, SODELPA, Leader of Opposition Inia Seruitatu’s faction
Traffic trial to begin Monday along Suva-Nausori corridor to ease peak hour congestion
People can hope for some relief while travelling to work in the morning as trials to ease traffic along the Suva to Nausori corridor is expected to begin on Monday. Th
No charges yet 4 months after Richard Mock’s death
About 4 months since the death of 35-year-old Richard Mock and after questioning 13 police officers, no one has been charged yet. It is alleged Mock died in Police cus
Govt approves $7.6M special cane payment to support farmers ahead of 2025 crushing season
Sugarcane farmer will get a total of about $7.6 million by next Friday as the Cabinet has endorsed a special cane payment with no deductions from Government to support fa
Supreme Court to hear Govt’s constitutional questions tomorrow
The matter where the government has sought the opinion of the Supreme Court on questions relating to the interpretation or application of the 2013 Constitution will be ca
About 150 Nakorovu Road residents without water since Sunday as WAF promises to fix defective valve today
Frustration is mounting for more than 150 residents of Nakorovu Road in Wainibuku as they have been without water since Sunday but the Water Authority of Fiji has not det
Biden's cancer diagnosis raises fresh questions about his health in White House
Joe Biden's announcement that he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer has revived questions about what health issues the former US president was dealing with while he
Cane farmers to get $17.03 fourth payment on Friday, and $5 one-off payment by 30th May
Cane farmers will get their fourth cane payment of $17.03 per tonne on Friday which will bring the total payment to $86.66 per tonne for the 2024 season, surpassing the G
Koronivia residents welcome first-time tarsealing of road leading to Nakaikogo Primary School
Good news for the people living in Koronivia as the road leading through the area to the end of Nakaikogo Primary School is being tarsealed for the very first time. Th
Crime rate decreases by 20% in April but drug crimes rise by 75%
April saw a decrease in the overall crime rate by 20 percent compared to the same period last year, however, the number of illicit drugs cases registered recorded an incr
13 police officers questioned over Richard Mock’s death still in the Force – COMPOL
The 13 police officers who were questioned in relation to the death of 35 year old Richard Mock are still within the Fiji Police Force and have not been suspended. It
Counter Narcotics Bureau officer charged in 4kg meth case, COMPOL orders interdiction without pay
One of the 4 charged in the 4kg methamphetamine case in Nadi last week is a member of the Counter Narcotics Bureau, and Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu says he is ver