Preventing violence against women/girls is a national priority - PM
Preventing violence against women and girls is not just a social issue, it is a matter of national importance as violence robs our families of their stability, our commun
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Rabuka says some senior officials at Dept of Immigration suspended, no word on Tikoduadua stepping aside
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says there has been some suspension of senior officials in relation to the Department of Immigration's possible unauthorised issuance of pa
US to provide US$4.9M in foreign military financing to Fiji
The United States of America will be providing US$4.9 million in foreign military financing to Fiji after Congressional approval. US Secretary of Defence Lloyd J. Aust
22% of women face image-based abuse, 30% subjected to defamatory comments - Tabuya
22% of women are frequently subjected to image-based abuse and 30 percent are subjected to defamatory comments, further illustrating the gendered nature of technology fac
Fiji welcomes RFNS Timo from Australia
Following the decommissioning of RFNS Puamau, Fiji has welcomed the Guardian-class patrol boat RFNS Timo, another gift from Australia. The $18 million Navy vessel RFNS
We have observed a decline in the number of superbugs at CWM - MOH
The Ministry of Health has today said that they have observed a decline in the number of antibiotic-resistant organisms or superbugs being isolated at the CWM Hospital, a
KOICA proposes National Recovery Centre to address Fiji’s drug crisis
With the country struggling to handle the drug crisis and addiction, the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) is proposing to set up a National Alcohol and Othe
Marijuana seized and suspects arrested during Suva carrier stand raid
Police raided two vehicles at the carrier stand in Suva and seized several parcels of dried leaves believed to be marijuana. Police say investigations continue and the
Tikoduadua offers to temporarily step aside
Minister for Home Affairs, Pio Tikoduadua has offered to temporarily step aside from his role as Minister pending the outcome of an investigation to address a serious mat
Doctors concerned about growing list of out of stock essential and critical meds at public hospitals – Dr Vakamocea
There is now a very concerning growing list of out of stock essential and critical medicines at our public hospitals, and Fiji Medical Association President, Doctor Alipa
Critical HIV medication set to arrive next Friday - Health Ministry
The much-needed drugs for HIV patients will arrive in the country next Friday as the Health Ministry is regulating the distribution due to limited supply. The Ministry
Health crisis : No full blood count samples being done at CWM, reagents have run out
More serious health service delivery concerns for the country from today as the CWM Hospital has put up messages that due to no reagent availability from the Fiji Pharmac
Women's representation in Fiji's politics has declined from 20% to just 14% - Kamikamica
Women's representation in Fiji's politics has declined from 20 percent in 2018 to just 14 percent following the 2022 General Elections. Deputy Prime Minister and Minis
Teacher bailed after appearing for alleged assault of Year 9 students
The teacher of Lelean Memorial High School who allegedly assaulted some Year 9 students has been granted bail. 28-year-old Filipe Qio appeared before Nausori Magistrat
Teacher of Nausori based school to appear in court after he allegedly assaulted some Year 9 students
A teacher of a Nausori based school will appear in court today after he allegedly assaulted some Year 9 students. Police say the teacher allegedly used an object to di
Man allegedly tries to tamper with surveillance cameras where the $2B worth of meth is stored by Police
A man is in custody after he was allegedly trying to tamper with surveillance cameras where the seized $2 billion worth of methamphetamine is being stored by Police. A
Tavua businesses call for more police patrols to get drunkards off the streets
Businesses in Tavua Town are raising concerns regarding drinking in public places and there is a fear of burglaries in the town area. Tavua/Vatukoula Chamber of Commer
Children’s mental health is not given a lot of priority - Ali
Children’s mental health is often overlooked, especially with challenges such as drug abuse and the rising cost of living; both of which significantly impact child
Keeping global average temperature rise below 1.5 degree Celsius is not a loose policy slogan – Prof. Prasad
If, here at COP29 we do not put in place the financial fundamentals for the transition that our 2025 national climate action plans must enable, the world will know unequi
Exciting times for Vanua Levu with World Bank’s USD$200 million programme to enhance sustainable tourism - Kamikamica
The government's commitment towards the development of the tourism industry in Vanua Levu is clear with the World Bank’s 10 year multi-phase programme valued at ar
Hundreds of syringes and needles wash up near Rifle Range in Vatuwaqa
Concerns have been raised after hundreds of syringes and needles were found along Rifle Range in Vatuwaqa. Pita Simpson, who lives close by says his brother had discov