Pacific Specialist Healthcare begins open-heart surgeries
Great news for Fijians as the Pacific Specialist Healthcare (PSH Hospitals) has completed its first open-heart surgery, performed with a flawless 100 percent success rate
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13 people including 3 students in custody for possession of meth and marijuana
13 people, including 3 students, were arrested yesterday after they were found to be in possession of illicit drugs. Fiji Police Force Assistant Commissioner of Police
Naivalurua resigns from FASANOC board after failed Pacific Games bid, FASANOC board to meet today on the major failure
As the FASANOC board gets ready to meet today to discuss the matters regarding Fiji’s failed bid to host the 2031 Pacific Games, one of the FASANOC Vice Presidents
Fijian economy forecast to grow by 3.8%, an upward revision from the 2.8% earlier projected - Ali
The Fijian economy is now forecast to grow by 3.8 percent in 2024, an upward revision from the 2.8 percent projected in June this year. Chair of the Macroeconomic Comm
Fiji’s healthcare system is struggling as nurse shortages leave patients and staff overwhelmed – Dr Vakamocea
Fiji Medical Association President, Doctor Alipate Vakamocea admits they are struggling with the provision of healthcare service delivery due to theshortage of nurses.
NFA urges Govt. to invest in fire safety for schools
The National Fire Authority is calling on the Government to put some urgency in terms of investing in fire safety for schools after a fire broke out this morning at John
Criminal organizations dealing with meth and cocaine now targeting Pacific’s transit countries including Fiji
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime says criminal organizations that were strategically targeting lucrative markets in Australia and New Zealand ― where t
Students of John Wesley Primary and College evacuated safely
Students of John Wesley Primary School and John Wesley College have been safely evacuated after a fire broke out this morning at the Home Economic classroom. The Natio
ACP Driu highlights ongoing issues in Nadonumai as residents report open drug sales and safety concerns
Assistant Police Commissioner Operations (ACP) Livai Driu has highlighted ongoing issues in Nadonumai, including school dropouts, house break-ins, drug and alcohol-relate
2-day GCC meeting cost $200k – GCC Chair
2The two-day Great Council of Chiefs meeting at the Grand Pacific Hotel cost the iTaukei Trust Fund around $200,000. This was revealed by the Chair of the GCC Ratu Vil
Anyone found engaging in drug-related activities will not be allowed to live in the province – Tui Namosi
The Turaga na Tui Namosi, Ratu Suliano Matanitobua, has issued a stern warning to anyone from his province thinking of engaging in drug-related activities that they will
If no change to the Mining Act, I won’t allow any mining in Namosi – Ratu Suliano
The Turaga na Tui Namosi Ratu Suliano Matanitobua has made a strong and bold statement that they will only talk about investments in mining in their province if there is
Taxi driver missing since last Monday
The search is underway for a taxi driver who has been missing since last Monday. His taxi was found abandoned in Suva City last Tuesday. 41-year-old Arvin Chand was
$304.4M in concessional loans and grants secured for four bridges
$304.4 million in funding has been secured in concessional loans and grants for four bridges that have been identified under the Fiji - Critical Bridges Resilience Projec
Remains of the late Cpl Sefanaia Sukanaivalu to be repatriated in June 2025 from PNG to Fiji
The remains of the late Corporal Sefanaia Sukanaivalu (VC) is expected to be repatriated in June 2025 from Papua New Guinea to Fiji. This has been endorsed by the Cabi
Health Ministry silent on reason for limited HIV medication supply
Serious questions are being raised about what led to the limited supply of crucial HIV medication, prompting the Health Ministry to regulate its distribution. This com
GCC members hope for a review of the 2013 Constitution
The Great Council of Chiefs hopes that the 2013 Constitution will be reviewed after the Solicitor General updated the members in today’s meeting that removing laws
Parents pushing children to go out and sell drugs – Father Sigarara
A qualified psychologist has raised concerns on how our society, that professes to be Christian, have become so cold that even parents and adults are pushing children to
Against all odds: 15-year-old to fly Fiji’s flag in AFL tournament
15-year-old Manasa Bukawaqa Katonivere is preparing for an opportunity he could have only dreamed of months ago. Soon, he will be on a plane to Brisbane, representing
US Secretary of Defence to make historic visit to Fiji
US Secretary of Defence Lloyd J. Austin III will depart this week for a trip to Fiji, Australia, the Philippines and Laos, to participate in a series of bilateral and mul
Radradra cops 3-match suspension following his red card against Wales
Fiji Water Flying Fijians star outside back Semi Radradra will no longer take further part in the Flying Fijians’ remaining test matches after copping a 3-match su