Latest Features news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
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, and some specific organisms have not been identifi
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 Other Drugs Recovery Centre in Fiji. A team of e
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 suspects have been taken into custody. Th
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 matter that has recently come to his attention invol
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 Alipate Vakamocea is calling on the government to urge
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 had earlier said that they only have supplies
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 Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Services, all full blood c
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 Minister for Trade, Manoa Kamikamica highlighted thi
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 Magistrate Thompson Lee this morning. He is charged
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 discipline the students who were making noise in
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. Acting Commissioner of Police, Sakeo Raikaci say
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 children’s emotional and psychological well-being. S
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 unequivocally that despite years of effort we have lost
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 around USD$200 million that is aimed to enhance sustaina
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 discovered it when he was out walking their dog yeste
Disappointment and dissatisfaction at home are key reasons why many school students go missing, with most later found staying at their friends’ homes or with relatives. A recent case of a 14-year-old reported mis
Adult stars, Tia Emma Billinger aka Bonnie Blue and Annie Knight have left our country yesterday after Minister for Immigration, Pio Tikoduadua declared Blue and Knight prohibited immigrants. This follows revelatio
Vodafone Fiji has restored internet service in the Central Division after it faced intermittent data and MPAiSA issues earlier this morning. Their internet service was disrupted for more than 5 hours today. Vo
The Fiji Medical Association says they are very concerned and puzzled on why the budget in certain areas for Saint Giles Hospital was reduced when it is the only psychiatric hospital in the country dealing with people w
The deportation proceeding is now underway for adult stars, Tia Emma Billinger aka Bonnie Blue and Annie Knight after Minister for Immigration, Pio Tikoduadua declared Blue and Knight prohibited immigrants. This fo
