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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 Viliame Seruvakula, who says, the cost is no secre
$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 Project by the Fiji Roads Authority for replacement und
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 comes as the Ministry says they only have supplies
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 will take time. GCC Chair Ratu Viliame Seruvakul
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 go out and sell drugs. Father Ioane Sigarara
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 Fiji in the AFL Under-17 Rugby Tournament —
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 multilateral meetings. Secretary Austin will co
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 suspension following his red card in Fiji’s historic 2
Assistant Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection Sashi Kiran says as people have been traumatised, they pass it down to the next generation, and you can see it in the social fabric of society right now.
People in Fiji have become more desensitized to trauma, particularly when it comes to violence against women and children and while emotional wounds from past events continue to affect communities, many have become numb
Boxing Commission of Fiji Chair, Adi Narayan has assured the family, friends and the broader boxing community after the passing of the late former featherweight boxer, Ubayd Haider, formerly known as Nathan Singh, that
Neharika Gambhir has become the first Analog Astronaut of Fijian-American origin. An Analog Astronaut plays the role of an astronaut during a simulated crewed mission. Gambhir attended Saint Joseph's Secondary
Retired judge Filimoni Jitoko is the new Speaker of Parliament. He was nominated by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka while Leader of the Opposition Inia Seruiratu nominated former Deputy Speaker Ruveni Nadalo for the
Retired judge, Filimoni Jitoko is tipped to be the next Speaker of Parliament. Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka will nominate Jitoko while Leader of the Opposition, Inia Seruiratu will nominate former Deputy Speaker
International Women’s Association Fiji President, Judy Compain is today questioning why women have to buy endosamplers to diagnose gynecology related issues including cancer at the public hospitals. This device i
A severe thunderstorm warning for heavy rainfall is now in force for Eastern parts of Viti Levu from Nuku to Deuba, Suva, Buretu, Korovou, Dawasamu, Nakarotubu, Nalawa, Navatusila, Naikoro and the rest of the interior p
16 people including a juvenile and two police officers have been charged with a total of 44 counts of serious sexual offences in October. The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions says there were 27 counts
Today marks a new chapter in the life of Rupeni Ragia Mudunavuku, who has witnessed a significant change in his vision after receiving free eye surgery from the visiting Chinese Bright Journey Medical Team at Pacific Ey
Fiji Water Flying Fijians flyhalf Caleb Muntz acknowledged his parents for flying into Cardiff to witness him play a pivotal role in Fiji’s historic 24-19 win over Wales this morning. Muntz was named the Player o
The Fiji Water Flying Fijians have pulled off a historic 24-19 win over Wales in their second match of the Autumn Series at the Principality Stadium this morning. This is the first time for Fiji to beat Wales in Ca
