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Fijians can now get a wide range of in-house counselling services at the Nadi Hospital after the completion of the renovation works of the Empower Pacific counselling centre that is located within the hospital. The
Acting Police Commissioner, Juki Fong Chew says the Fiji Police Force agrees with the sentiments of the Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission that police brutality is a crime and that perpetrators must be
Permanent Secretary for Health Dr Jemesa Tudravu says their new management system called M-Supply, which they rolled out last December should be able to fix the issues of shortage of medicines and blood reagents. T
The Israeli cabinet will meet today to discuss approval of a ceasefire to temporarily end hostilities with the Lebanese militia Hezbollah. According to media reports, the proposed truce would reportedly be for an i
House of Sarah along with a few other religious-based organizations have launched a video that highlights rape with the title ‘My faith says no to rape’. House of Sarah representative Sereima Lomaloma says thro
A new drug test policy will be soon introduced in the Fiji Police Force to take the lead role in changing public perception towards the involvement of officers in drug-related activities. The Acting Commissioner of
Concerning statistics have been released by the Fiji Police Force with the overall crime rate for the month of October increased by 6 percent compared to the same period last year. Police say crimes against childre
The need to consider raising the retirement age for some cadres of health professionals, redeployment to high-need areas, and increasing the intake of health professional students is underway. This came to light af
In their fight against gender-based violence, KPMG has brought together 16 of its offices across the Pacific and Australia to support three women’s shelters, including DIVA D-Hive hub in Nadi. KPMG Fiji’s Manag
As the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence heads into its second day today, women and girls around Fiji and the world are coming together to advocate against the deadly issue. Fiji Women’s Crisis Ce
A call is being made for harsh punishment for perpetrators of domestic violence as it is saddening that such cases continue to increase every year. Shree Sanatan Dharm Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji’s National Vice Pre
In a bid to create more awareness of the issues concerning tobacco use, the villagers of Namuamua in Namosi have declared their village hall a Tobacco-Free Hall. While speaking on this initiative, the Health Ministr
A Heavy Rain Alert previously in force for Viti Levu, Yasawa, Mamanuca, Kadavu, Lau, Lomaiviti Group and nearby smaller islands has been cancelled. The Nadi Weather Office says a trough of low pressure lies slow mo
A teacher’s allegation that he was sexually assaulted by another teacher while accompanying him at a workshop during the school holidays in May is being investigated by police. The teacher, who wishes to remain a
45-year-old Mozmin Khan who was reported missing at the Valelevu Police Station last Wednesday, was found dead in a Suva hotel yesterday. Police say Khan was staying in Caubati. A post-mortem will be conducted
As the nation is facing a protracted health worker shortage and is experiencing difficulty with staff retention, the situation has exacerbated the impacts of climate change events, which places additional demands on the
A man in his 40s was found floating in the Navua River near Naitata yesterday. Police say the case was reported at the Navua Police Station and the victim was identified by relatives. They say he was last seen
A Chinese national residing in Fiji is bringing to light her alleged unlawful eviction from her home in Laucala Beach after the landlord was allegedly advised by her husband to change the locks. Her lawyer, Emosi Ra
A Heavy Rain Alert is now in force for Viti Levu, Yasawa, Mamanuca, Kadavu and nearby smaller islands. The Nadi Weather Office says a trough of low pressure lies slow moving over the group which is associated with
Two women lost their lives this year alone at the hands of their husbands while 53 women have lost their lives over the past 11 years. Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre Coordinator, Shamima Ali highlighted this during t
