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Colgate-Palmolive has handed over Bright Smile, Bright Future kits to the Fiji National University, Ministry of Health and Fiji Dental Association today at their office in Wailekutu, Lami. Colgate-Palmolive Country
Great news as the University of Fiji’s Department of Science has received a grant under the ERASMUS+ programme for students and staff exchange beginning from 2024 to 2026 with the University of Palermo in Italy.
The Ministry of Health is currently in talks with the Ministry of Rural and Maritime Development on identifying solar powered mortuaries for Vunisea. Minister for Health Dr Atonio Lalabalavu highlighted this to fi
There can be many women in the management teams if there is more support provided. This was highlighted by some women during the International Women's Day breakfast at the Grand Pacific Hotel who highlighted that
8-year-old Elenoa Gukiwasa, a survivor of last year's tragic bus accident in Lautoka, has successfully undergone a prosthetic limb fitting procedure in Sydney, Australia. Gukiwasa was financially supported by the
Police are currently investigating the discovery of bones believed to be human remains yesterday. They were discovered at the Kinoya Sewage Treatment Plant. The remains have been removed by Crime Scene Investi
We are looking forward to working with the Land Transport Authority to terminate the licenses of those people who drink and drive, as they pose a danger to our people. Deputy Director Traffic Superintendent of Poli
Adi Titilia Naocobau, a Year 8 student at Bau District School is grateful to the Fiji government and the Australian government for the refurbishment of their school library. Naocobau says they are deeply grateful f
All Sanatan schools will be closed for Holi, Ram Naumi and Krishna Janam Ashtami celebrations. This has been confirmed by the Ministry of Education after the Sanatan Dharm Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji's request for t
A 62-year-old man from Germany has, against medical advice, been vaccinated 217 times against COVID. The bizarre case is documented in The Lancet Infectious Diseases journal. The shots were bought and given p
If nothing is done to counter the illegal trade of these white crystals known as methamphetamine, it will be disastrous for our people. This was highlighted by Great Council of Chiefs Chairman Ratu Viliame Seruvaku
Meta’s platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, went down for thousands of users earlier this morning worldwide. As many as 500,000 Facebook users had reported issues logging in or accessing the site earlier
The US Supreme Court has handed Donald Trump a major victory, ruling he cannot be disqualified under a constitutional clause referencing insurrection. The case was prompted by a decision from the Colorado Supreme C
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says the no repeat system introduced by the FijiFirst government for students to proceed to the upper class even if they failed exams, is a waste of money. Rabuka says they, as Govern
Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Siromi Turaga is appealing to traditional leaders, community leaders and inter-faith-based organizations to join the Government's efforts in its war against drugs. While sp
Local business Nama Fiji has launched its much-anticipated products in Hong Kong with Oh Glow HK, an e-commerce platform showcasing premium beauty brands from around the world. Nama Fiji says the brand's presence o
Three police officers including Roy Senibici, Inoke Tikoimalevani, Samisoni Ralulu and two civilians including Anare Buresolei and Anare Buresolei Vulaki who allegedly tampered with methamphetamine from the Totogo Polic
Pacific Recycling Foundation Founder Amitesh Deo who had a difficult upbringing and started his career working in a recycling yard says the organisation’s main objective is to connect the dots and find a solution aime
Two serious sex cases against two women for separate alleged incidents have been discontinued. The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions says a 46 year old woman was charged with the rape and sexual assault
20 of the 30 victims of serious sex offences last month were under the age of 18 years. The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions says 30 people were charged with a total of 69 counts of sexual offences in
