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Women and girls in Fiji and in the Pacific demonstrate resilience on a daily basis but COVID-19 and the recent Tropical Cyclone Harold, and the social and economic impacts of dual disasters have tested their resilience.
High Court Judge, Justice Daniel Goundar has dismissed the appeal of a man who was sentenced to 7 years, 7 months and 2 days imprisonment by the Savusavu Magistrates Court for a count each of possession of marijuana and
The Ministry of Fisheries has received new equipment from Japan which will boost tilapia fry production from 1.2 to 2.2 million annually. Japanese Ambassador to Fiji, Omura Masahiro presented the equipment to the
The Nadera Volleyball Club have received a major boost today after Digicel donated a new set of uniforms to the club. The Nadera Club affiliated to the Suva Volleyball Association was established to provide a platf
Women-owned Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in Fiji will benefit from an Anti-corruption Toolkit which has been launched today by the United Nations Pacific Regional Anti-Corruption Project. The Toolkit was dev
Few celebrities have had careers as impactful as Beyoncé’s. The music legend, who turns 39 today, has had a lasting influence on pop culture’s look, sound, and focus, but the recurring theme that unites much
Leading mental health expert in Fiji is urging people to take out at least an hour a day to do what they enjoy the most and focus on their mental health and reduce stress level. Speaking at the launch of the Mental
The UK Government has donated $30,000 to the National Council for Persons with Disabilities to strengthen support for people living with disabilities. While handing over the donation, the UK’s Deputy High Commiss
42-year-old Lakeba Nawaqa who lost his sight ten years ago when he got injured in a rugby match says it was the best Father’s Day gift ever on Sunday to have all his children with him but he wishes he could see them.
A 3-year-old boy drowned in Nasali River yesterday morning. Police spokesperson Ana Naisoro says the boy was travelling in a punt with his father and elder sister from Nasilai Village when he allegedly fell overboa
The 27-year-old woman who allegedly caused the death of a 5-year-old girl in a motor vehicle accident in Ba on Monday morning has been charged and will appear in the Ba Magistrates Court today. The woman is charged
China's ruling Communist Party held a ceremony honouring the "heroes" of the "people's war" against COVID-19 today, with President Xi Jinping saying his country had passed a "historic test". He said China acted ope
35 Asset Managers from ministries, government corporations and the private sector are now better equipped with knowledge in terms of managing assets for their respective areas of responsibilities after receiving certifi
The Ministry of Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management has commenced water carting exercise for rural areas in the Central Division that are going through prolonged dry weather conditions. The Commi
The Ministry of Health has acknowledged that the pharmaceuticals supply chain system requires significant reform and a comprehensive review has been undertaken, with a range of detailed recommendations that will make th
72 people have committed suicide upto August this year compared to 89 people for the same period last year, and work continues to reduce the suicide levels in the country. The Ministry of Health has also revealed t
Irena Nayacalevu has become the first female to be appointed as Director of Lands. Her appointment came into effect on 31st July, 2020. Prior to her appointment, Nayacalevu was the first female to be appointed
Fijians spent over $300 million on kava consumption locally in 2017. The total amount of kava consumed locally for 2018 and 2019 are not available at this stage. This was highlighted by the Acting Chief Econom
Minister for Local Government, Premila Kumar says further improvements in the National Fire Authority’s Call Centre system are underway. 910 is now officially the toll-free number for fire emergency and rescue an
A 56-year-old man who indecently assaulted and raped his 9-year-old niece and gave her $2 after the incident has been sentenced to 12 years imprisonment by High Court Judge, Justice Daniel Goundar. While sentencing
