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As cancer contributes to 11 percent of all deaths in Fiji, the Pacific Specialist Healthcare is planning to bring radiotherapy treatment for cancer patients. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professo
People can hope for some relief while travelling to work in the morning as trials to ease traffic along the Suva to Nausori corridor is expected to begin on Monday. The Fiji Roads Authority says preliminary work su
Minister for Lands and Mineral Resources, Filimoni Vosarogo stresses that under the Freehold Buy Scheme, the government will intervene only after a mutual agreement is reached between the current freehold titleholder an
Aspen Medical has opened a new Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory (cath lab) at Lautoka Hospital, which it says signifies an advancement in the provision of world-class cardiac care for the residents of Lautoka and the
Another man has been charged in relation to the unlawful importation of more than 4 kilograms of methamphetamine seized during a joint operation between the Fiji Police Force and the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service las
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka supports the call that the iTaukei language should be made compulsory from class one to three, and adds the teaching of language should not be limited to vernacular and the upper classes
The Commission of Inquiry report into the appointment of Barbara Malimali as FICAC Commissioner, was discussed between Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka and President, Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu earlier this afternoon.
About 4 months since the death of 35-year-old Richard Mock and after questioning 13 police officers, no one has been charged yet. It is alleged Mock died in Police custody and allegations surfaced that officers dum
Sugarcane farmer will get a total of about $7.6 million by next Friday as the Cabinet has endorsed a special cane payment with no deductions from Government to support farmers in their preparation for the upcoming 2025
Two existing classrooms of Saint Thomas Primary School in Lautoka are now having their class in tents due to a severe infestation of termites in their classroom. Yesterday, the Ministry of Education’s Asset Infra
Pacific Specialist Healthcare (PSH Hospitals) is taking a significant step forward in heart care with Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) treatment services at its hospitals across Fiji — marking a first for the private hea
The matter where the government has sought the opinion of the Supreme Court on questions relating to the interpretation or application of the 2013 Constitution will be called in court tomorrow. Cabinet, through the
Telecom Fiji will soon deliver high-speed fibre connectivity and CCTV infrastructure spanning the Suva to Nausori corridor to assist the Police. The company and the Fiji Police Force officially signed a landmark ag
The National Fire Authority is improving its technical rescue operations by adopting international standards and working more closely with other Pacific Island emergency services. The NFA says it has started a full
Tui Namosi Ratu Suliano Matanitobua and Turaga na Tui Nayau Na Sau ni Vanua o Lau, Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba Mara are the new Deputy Chairs of the Great Council of Chiefs. The names of the two chiefs were recommended
Natabua High School student Ariff Ali says the Ministry of Education should integrate Artificial Intelligence or AI into their curriculum. Ali highlighted this at the Education Act consultation in Lautoka saying AI
In a key step to build industry ties, support staff development, help graduates find jobs, and boost Nadi’s economic growth, the University of Fiji has joined the Nadi Chamber of Commerce and Industry as a corporate m
The motion hearing for the health tender case against Voreqe Bainimarama, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and Neil Sharma will be held on June 10th. Magistrate Sufia Hamza has told the defence counsels to make sure their clien
The saying “excuses don’t produce results, but hard work does†is something that defines Brian John McKay, who is a second-year student at the Fiji National University, studying CISCO Certified Network Associate a
The Great Council of Chiefs two-day meeting is underway at the redeveloped Vale Ni Bose in Draiba, Suva, where 45 delegates from the 14 provinces, including Rotuma, will deliberate on issues about the iTaukei community.
