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Save the Children Fiji has strongly condemned the recent call by the Fijian Teachers Association to reintroduce corporal punishment in schools as it has been consistently proven to lead to increased aggression, fear, an
Drug related offences have spiked by 42 percent. Senior Superintendent of Police Kasiano Vusonilawe highlighted this at the 2024 Festive Ops Stakeholders Workshop and Briefing at the Tanoa Plaza. SSP Vusonilaw
Police recently conducted two drug raids in Nadonumai, Lami as part of ongoing efforts to combat illegal drug activities, responding to Minister for Home Affairs, Pio Tikoduadua’s call for stronger action on drug issu
13,975 students will sit for the Fiji Year 12 Certificate Examination from tomorrow across 177 centres, including three newly designated locations, Ratu Simione Matanitobua School in Suva, Nakorotubu Secondary School in
As we enter the festive season, the Fiji Police Force is working together with government stakeholders in achieving zero criminal activities. While speaking at the closing session of the Festive Season Inter-Agency
Crimes occur within communities, therefore the solution to crimes lie within the communities. Acting Commissioner of Police, Juki Fong Chew highlighted this to the 2024 Festive Ops Stakeholders Workshop and Briefi
University of Fiji Vice Chancellor and Dean of the Justice Devendra Pathik School of Law, Professor Shaista Shameem says the remark by Attorney General, Graham Leung that the three universities are churning out law grad
Following passengers raising concerns about drivers denying services for arbitrary reasons such as short runs, traffic or rainy weather, the Fiji Taxi Association is warning drivers that they must follow the Land Transp
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has refused to be sucked into the hype around the potential for Australia's first British Isles grand slam in 40 years — but admitted the chances of a rare clean sweep were still alive.
The Fiji Rugby Football Union Chair of Trustees, Peter Mazey says they have helped the FRFU secure a financial turnaround in 2023 where the Rugby Union achieved a profit of $1.6 million, marking a dramatic turnaround fr
Fiji’s featherweight boxer, Ubayd Haider, formerly known as Nathan Singh, has passed away. In a post on Facebook, Haider’s older brother and Fiji’s cruiserweight boxer Sebastian Singh posted a photo of them a
To address the labor shortages on sugarcane farms, the Ministry of Sugar Industry has handed over sugarcane planters and fertilizer applicators to five Tractor Service Providers in Ba, Tavua and Rakiraki. While han
The Fiji Rugby Football Union’s Annual General Meeting has marked the formal handover of governance and operational responsibilities to the newly elected board members. After a transformative tenure, the FRFU Tru
Fiji Medical Association President Dr Alipate Vakamocea says they extend their sincere appreciation to the Ministry of Health and Medical Services and the Ministry of Civil Service for their decision to reverse the chan
Adult Teen Challenge Fiji’s Director, Matai Akauola says it has been more than a year since they visited the Fiji Council of Churches and various ministries, including the Assistant Minister in the Office of the Prime
Due to the remote location of Naraiyawa Village in Namosi, residents are fortunate enough to have a dispensary that will assist them with minor injuries with the help of the village nurse. fuel service stati
The Shree Sanatan Dharm Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji is urging its members and women throughout Fiji to look after their well-being and prioritise cancer screenings. This was highlighted during the Nari Sabha delegates
The Fiji Rugby Football Union Board was just trying to make sure that there wasn't any undue influence on any of the voting during the election of the Fiji Rakaviti Football Union Limited Board members today and that is
Dominion Brothers player Iliavi Masori is hoping to make his international 7s debut at the SVNS HSBC Dubai 7s at the end of the month after making it to the Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s extended squad. The Ba n
Melanesian descendants have been reminded of the importance of education and supporting their children’s education to improve community leadership. Speaking at the opening of the Melanesian Council AGM, Assistant
