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Concerns continue to mount over the alleged discharge of waste from Tavua Hospital into the Nasivi River, as no findings have been released by the Water Authority of Fiji regarding their investigation. During the F
A special audit in 2023 revealed that the Fiji Roads Authority approved cost variations and project escalations totaling $405 million — around 10 percent of the national budget — with many approvals made through fly
A nationwide teacher training has been launched today to prepare educators across Fiji for the 2026 rollout of a comprehensive election's curriculum. The training is being conducted by the Fijian Elections Office (
Fruit Fly has been detected during routine surveillance on Nanuya Island in the Yasawa Group. The Biosecurity Authority of Fiji has confirmed the detection of the Fruit Fly, marking the first official report of thi
Fiji is set to experience some of the highest tides of 2025 today and tomorrow at several major wharves. Today, the highest tide will occur at Vatia Wharf in Ba at 5.24pm, reaching a height of 2.23 metres.
With the Pacific entering another high-risk cyclone season, the 15-member Pacific Response Group (PRG) is conducting training aboard the Australian Defence Vessel ADV Reliant, which is currently docked at Suva’s Kingâ
The Principal Corrections Officer working at Fiji Corrections Service Garage at Walu Bay has told the Constitutional Offices Commission tribunal looking into allegations of misbehaviour against suspended Commissioner Dr
The former Lami Town Council worker who was selling marijuana to buy his beer has been sentenced to 1 year imprisonment by the Suva Magistrates Court. Marika Magita had pleaded guilty to the charges of being found
Ginna Choi, Logamarcino Baules and Peniasi Delai, who were allegedly found with methamphetamine in Rewa Street, Suva in September this year will have their bail hearing on Friday. The three appeared before Magistra
Develos Australia, part of a leading European food company, has reaffirmed its partnership with Fiji’s baking industry through a show and tell event, highlighting high-quality bakery products and sharing interna
The licences of five drivers involved in a recent reckless driving incident along Mead Road in Nabua have been either cancelled or suspended. Land Transport Authority Chief Executive Officer, Irimaia Rokosawa highl
Ghazal lovers have a treat to look forward to, as legendary singers Anup Jalota and Talat Aziz are set to perform in Fiji this month. Anup Jalota has been a prominent figure in Indian classical and devotional music
Fierce debate erupted in Parliament over the performance of the Fiji Teachers Registration Authority (FTRA), with Opposition MP Premila Kumar accusing the body of failing to uphold teacher quality standards, and Educati
It’s an exciting period ahead for the FIJI Water Flying Fijians as they prepare to take on England and France on their home turf, with the players fully aware of the high expectations from Fijian fans. This was h
The Fiji Corrections Service and the Pacific Centre for Peacebuilding have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen their partnership in promoting restorative justice and rehabilitation in Fiji’s correct
Around 600 secondary school teacher graduates are currently employed and teaching in primary schools. This was revealed by Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro while responding to a question from Opposition MP Hem
Minister for Health Dr Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu says the Ministry continues to face a workforce issue in terms of nursing numbers and is doing its best to address the situation. While responding to comments by Opposi
PSH Hospitals Founder and Chief Executive Officer Parvish Kumar has called on Pacific leaders to reduce the region’s carbon footprint by keeping more medical treatments within the Pacific instead of sending patients a
Tagane Mai is not about encouraging toxic masculinity but it is about teaching young men to be a good and productive son, husband and father. That's the comment of Inspire Pacific Founder, Ben Morrison on fijivilla
Australian national and a specialist at the CWM Hospital,Andrew Robert Brewin, who has been charged for allegedly entering the compound of the Director of Nanuku Resort, Jeff Larsen and assaulting him, was granted bail
