Public servants must be multi-skilled to meet citizens' needs promptly - Singh
The services provided by ministries must meet citizens’ needs promptly, ensuring they receive help without being told to return another day due to the absence of t
Author: Iliana Biutu
Current budget sufficient for initial drug rehab centre initiative - Prof. Prasad
The current budget allocation by the government is sufficient to begin some of the necessary work for the drug rehabilitation centre. This has been highlighted by the
Tafaga crowned 2024 Fiji Outrigger Champions
The Tafaga Outrigger Canoe Club have won the 2024 Fiji Outrigger Canoe Racing Season with 16,340 points, ahead of Nadi Bay with 13,375 points and Takia in third place wit
14-year-old girl walking on the street in school uniform and high on meth
A police officer has been reminding some youths in the community about a 14-year-old girl who was found walking along the road in school uniform with visible needle marks
Students warned about internet dangers and drug links
As the Central Division Drug-Free Awareness Campaign has concluded, students of Saint John Bosco Primary School, Narere Primary School and Basden College were reminded ab
Health Sector Review: Fijian women live longer but face greater health challenges
Women in Fiji have a higher life expectancy than men and face a wider gap in healthy adjusted life expectancy. It has been stated in the Fiji Health Sector Review 2024
Eloni Salagi turns mango season into a lifelong enterprise
59-year-old Eloni Salagi from Naseyani Village in Ra, has been selling mangoes during the season for over 30 years, this has been one of the major source of income to sup
New Levuka Market opens doors to economic growth for local farmers
Good news as the opening of the Levuka Market brings promising opportunities for the farmers of Levuka and Moturiki, offering a more stable and efficient platform for the
Gas, fuel and kerosene prices to increase from tomorrow
People will need to pay more for fuel, gas and kerosene as prices to be increase from tomorrow. Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission has announced that the price
5 men arrested in Northern Division drug raids
Five men between the ages of 20 and 30 years have been arrested for alleged unlawful possession of illicit drugs during surge operations in the Northern Division. Assi
Students reminded of their role in fighting societal challenges such as drugs
Students of Kalabu Primary School and CMF Primary School have been reminded of their rights as children and their responsibilities, emphasizing that they should not assum
Major General Kalouniwai commends Fijian cadets for excellence abroad
The Commander of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces, Major General Ro Jone Kalouniwai, and his delegation visited the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis to meet w
Loss of traditional values contributing to drug abuse in iTaukei communities - Volatabu
The students of Assemblies of God and Dr. Ram Lakhan Memorial Primary School in Tacirua have been reminded of the importance of understanding who they are and their roles
Cabinet endorsed the expansion termite baiting programme
Funding for baiting of homes from the infestation of termites will be made available to families with income less than $30,000 after Cabinet endorsed the expansion of the
Tragic Drug Case: Year 8 student dies after sniffing glue
As drug cases become a growing threat and disaster in schools and the society, one of the worst cases from last year has been highlighted where a Year 8 student died afte
Warning bells again as Saint Giles Hospital cannot cater for the amount of people admitted due to lack of space
Drug abuse among many young people is a major contributor to Saint Giles Hospital’s current capacity issues as the hospital can only assist 100 people. Thatâ
Woman found dead in Suva hotel was missing from last Wednesday
45-year-old Mozmin Khan who was reported missing at the Valelevu Police Station last Wednesday, was found dead in a Suva hotel yesterday. Police say Khan was staying i
From banking to fitness : Michael Prasad opens gym in Suva to tackle NCDs
34 year old Michael Prasad who transitioned from working in a bank to starting his own business, is now running a fitness centre called Evolve Fitness, as a beacon of ho
LTA intensifies road safety campaign during this festive season following Navuniasi accident
The Land Transport Authority will ramp up road safety education and enforcement efforts during the festive season to curb reckless driving behaviour following the recent
Student in Ovalau allegedly found with marijuana
A student from a prominent school in Ovalau was found in possession of a branch of leaves believed to be marijuana, two weeks ago and is now under investigation. Polic
People unite in fight against drugs: Stakeholders and communities called to action
The fight against drugs in our nation requires collaboration among stakeholders, the government, communities, and individuals to make a difference in our lives and work t