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In a strong move to bolster refugee protection in the Pacific, Fiji’s Ministry of Immigration, alongside the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), has launched a two-day workshop focused on the fundam
The Health Ministry is hoping to receive more funding to battle the increase in HIV cases in the upcoming budget. Minister for Health Dr Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu says the Ministry received $6 million for this financi
31-year-old Neha Nareshma Ganesh, who has a swollen lump in her stomach, is urgently seeking blood donations from the public for her surgery. Ganesh is currently receiving treatment at the CWM Hospital and says the
To tackle regional security, the Fiji National University’s pioneering Bachelor of Border Management (Customs) programme will equip students with the specialised skills needed to address the rapidly evolving challenge
Police are seeking assistance in locating 16-year-old Tulia Delana, who was last seen on Saturday, 7th June 2025, leaving her home in Matintar, Nadi. Police say Delana was reported missing at the Nadi Police Statio
As hundreds of devotees gathered at the Wairuku Gangamma Temple in Rakiraki for the Annual Fire Walking ceremony, Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection, Sashi Kiran urged the community to confront social is
That is the request from Isireli Mokunitulevu, a 65-year-old man who owns 5 acres of land in the Davuilevu Farm Road area. He shares the last government promised farmers road access in his area and the Ministry of
The Sugar Cane Growers Council is calling for a higher operational budget and additional subsidies in the upcoming 2025–2026 National Budget, saying the current allocation is not enough to meet growing demands. T
Calls have been made to include special development grants for small rural and remote schools in the Education Act to assist them in their development because a lot of schools in these areas need infrastructure assistan
Six Palestinians have been killed and several others wounded by Israeli gunfire in the latest deadly incident close to an aid distribution centre in southern Gaza. This has been confirmed by the Hamas-run Civil De
Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe has been shot at an event in Bogota, according to Colombian national police. The mayor of Bogota, Carlos Galán says Uribe was receiving emergency care after being att
Following concerns raised about the discharging of wastewater into the Sabeto River on 22nd May 2025, the Ministry of Lands and Mineral Resources, and the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change have confirmed that b
When food is unsafe due to harmful bacteria, viruses, parasites, or chemical contaminants, it can lead to up to 200 diseases, ranging from minor injuries to life-threatening conditions. Minister for Health, Doctor
Sairusi Ceinaturaga, who allegedly caused the death of a one-year-old boy in Vunidawa Settlement, Cunningham last year, has applied for the second bail application after being in remand for 8 months. He appeared be
17-year-old Tauyavu Cakacaka who lives at her uncle’s place in Lami has been missing since 31st May 2025. Police say Cakacaka was reported missing at the Valelevu Police Station. They say search efforts cond
The Israeli Government has confirmed that it is arming local militias in Gaza in an effort to counter Hamas in the besieged enclave, as opposition politicians warned that the move endangers national security. Israe
Fijians gathered in numbers and stood along the King's Highway, the stretch between Koronivia Roundabout Junction and the Rewa Bridge this morning to show their advocacy towards the environment during the Pacific Recycl
In a bid to crack down on the ongoing issues of illegal dumping, the Nasinu Town Council has partnered with Vodafone Fiji to install CCTV cameras in known hotspot areas. Council Chairman, Felix Magnus confirmed the
The old Birthing Unit building opposite CWM Hospital on Amy Street that was destroyed this morning, is believed to be an act of arson. It is alleged that a woman was seen entering the building shortly before the fi
Hundreds of people turned up to the International School Suva Fun Day, enjoying exciting activities along with a feast of tasty treats prepared by parents and guardians. While speaking to fijivillage Ne
