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TISI Sangam Secretary General, Damend Gounder says the organisation has made it mandatory for all their individual committees to have at least 30% women representation in their Council of Management. While speaking
President Jioji Konrote says women in Fiji and throughout the Commonwealth countries have a critical role in the development of their country, and are disproportionately affected by crises like climate change and the CO
Commissioner of Corrections, Commander Francis Kean has saluted women corrections officers for their calming influence in the roles and responsibilities they play on a daily basis. The Fiji Corrections Service host
The Fiji Women’s Rights Movement today launched a pilot feminist mentoring programme for mid-career women at the “If Women Stop, the World Stops†concert in Suva, marking International Women’s Day. Six wome
Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre Coordinator Shamima Ali says a looming doom in our country right now is the draft Police Bill which has the potential to further shrink spaces for all women. Speaking at the solidarity
Some recipients under the Social Pension Scheme may receive a reduced payment if their circumstances have changed however the allowance is still $100 per month. Permanent Secretary for Women, Children and Poverty A
The Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation Mereseini Vuniwaqa says in Fiji, 63% of health workers, 80% of social workers and 85% of market vendors are women. She says the COVID-19 situation has highli
Eighty-four arrests for breach of curfew restrictions were recorded from the 2nd to the 8th of March. Police say the Southern Division recorded fourty-three reports. The Eastern Division recorded twenty-nine,
Paralympian Mere Rodan is calling on all women with disabilities to come out of their comfort zone as it is time they stand up and be heard. Rodan was part of the International Women’s Day celebration organised b
The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in Fiji has started a survey to determine the number of stray dogs in Suva so that they can find sustainable, humane ways to address the street dog problem. Clin
The Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre says inequality, the climate emergency, COVID-19 and the rise of exclusionary politics have further exacerbated our vulnerability as a nation to address the serious violations of womenâ€
The Social Pension Scheme allowance will remain at $100.00 per month and if you have received a lower allowance than usual, then you must contact the Ministry of Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation for assistance.
Frontline healthcare workers, members of the disciplined forces involved in COVID-19 operations, selected staff of Fiji Airways, Airports Fiji Limited and the Fiji Immigration Department along with quarantine workers wi
Unity Fiji Party Leader, Savenaca Narube says the amendment to the Political Parties Bill 2020 that requires political parties to publish their funding sources and the financial accounts in the newspapers at the partyâ€
More than $7,000 has been raised for former Fiji 7s team rover, Donasio Ratubuli who is suffering from a jaw infection but he continues to seek assistance as he may require urgent overseas surgery. Yamacia Rugby fo
The Silver Ferns have one hand on the Constellation Cup after a come-from-behind victory in a physical third test against the Australian Diamonds in Christchurch. Despite trailing for much of the game, the Silver F
The European Union says Fiji will receive 108,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines under the COVAX Facility which is a global initiative aimed at making sure low and middle-income countries get access to the vaccines. Th
Taxi driver, Jagdish Kumar is the owner of a brand new $65,000 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross after winning the Pacific Energy Fuel Up and Win Promotion today. He says he tried to put in an entry everyday when fueled up
SODELPA General Secretary Emele Duituturaga has questioned why political parties have to be required by law to publish their audited accounts and source of funds in a newspaper. She says if the objective is transpa
The search for models for the 2021 Fiji Fashion Week is underway. They are looking to recruit 35 new models. Aspiring model Fane Naitini says she has always kept her eyes on becoming a lawyer and model. S
