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Minister for Health Dr Atonio Lalabalavu has declared a HIV outbreak in Fiji. While declaring the outbreak during the launch of the Fiji National HIV Surge Strategy 2024-2027, Dr Lalabalavu says from January to Sep
The greatest violations they experience are in the security industry, where proper wages, overtime, and meal allowances are not paid, unlawful deductions are made from workers' wages, and security officers are required
Balancing academic and extracurricular activities has paid off for 17-year-old Ashtika Prasad of Rishikul Sanatan College, who achieved an impressive 391/400 in the Fiji Year 12 Certificate Examination. Prasad scor
To strengthen the leadership of the Vanua, the Fiji National University in collaboration with the Great Council of Chiefs and the Ministry of iTaukei Affairs will be offering the Diploma in Vanua Leadership Programme in
The Fiji Police Force headquarters is expected to be relocated to a convenient and conducive building. The Fiji Police Force has Departments and Units located at various sites around the Suva Area with the main he
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning for heavy rain is now in force for the southern parts of Viti Levu (Lami to Suva, the interior of Serua-Namosi, Sigatoka-Coral Coast, and interior of Nadroga Navosa), Bua and western Macuat
Chairperson of the Judicial Services Commission, Chief Justice Salesi Temo confirms that Director of Public Prosecutions, Christopher Pryde has been granted leave with full pay until his resumption on the 3rd of Februar
Permanent Secretary for the Office of the Prime Minister, Dr Raijeli Taga will be the new Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs effective from February 3rd, 2025 while current PS Foreign Affairs Dr Lesikimacuata Korov
Employers are questioning why an organisation could be fined up to $200,000 for sexual harassment occurring on its premises, according to a proposed amendment to the Employment Relations Act. The amendment proposes
The National Anti-Litter Campaign has been launched to control the littering in Fiji so that people start caring for the environment. Permanent Secretary for Environment and Climate Change, Sivendra Michael says pe
Leader of Opposition Inia Seruiratu says all this going back and forth with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions is not good for the country, and the government needs to address it. However Prime Minis
To improve the waste management system, the Pacific Recycling Foundation has signed a three-year partnership with Pacific Energy to support key programs designed to empower communities, businesses, and individuals throu
Life is often coloured by trials and achievements that reflect one’s strength, faith and perseverance. At just 18 years old, Joy Livia Susan Tinairaniunawa has faced some of life’s harshest challenges that have brou
Donald Trump has signed a series of executive actions, including one revoking 78 of Joe Biden’s presidential actions, hours after officially becoming the 47th president of the United States. Other actions signed
The University of Fiji has lodged a complaint against individuals from an educational institution disseminating false information designed to discredit the University of Fiji, including via a personal and racist attack
As we stand on the frontline of climate change, we face unprecedented challenges that test our resilience, adaptability, and strategic vision. This was highlighted by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance P
The automatic progression for students in the education system is not a policy. This has been highlighted by the General Secretary of the Fijian Teachers Association, Paula Manumanunitoga who stated that he heard f
In a bid to address the issue of losing clinicians to migration, the Oceania Hospital Pte Ltd has launched the Management Cadet Program, aimed at nurturing future leadership to navigate the dynamic and challenging healt
Donald Trump has been sworn in by Chief Justice John Roberts as the 47th president of the United States, marking a political comeback after being convicted of felonies. In his inauguration address, Trump vowed that
The Fiji Police Band brought smiles to the faces of people living around the Nakasi area as part of their ongoing Community Policing efforts. Divisional Manager for Community Policing Eastern, Superintendent of Pol
