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With the National Mass Drug Administration Program for filarisis coming to an end tomorrow, the program coordinator has urged members of the public to visit their nearest health centres. Program coordinator Ravinesh Che
Step together, let the music bind the steps, step together to the future. This is the theme adopted by International School Suva, Year 11 students Lise Sasaki and Drue Slatter, who are the winners of this year's Tad
The first pictures have been released of the sunken Tongan ferry MV Princess Ashika, on the sea floor 86 kilometers north-west of the capital Nuku'alofa. Radio Australia reported that the ferry sits 110 meters below
Stop placing the blame on parents if a child is not in school after their final examinations are over. These are the words of a concerned parent Reverend George Keller who said that while they agree that students should
Government is now seeing the fruits of its investment. These are the words of Fiji Prisons Correctional Services Commissioner, Brigadier General Iowane Naivalurua, on the Yellow Ribbon project and its success rate so fa
A non government organisation is working closely with the Health Ministry to improve the lives of those elderly people who are taking shelter at the Natabua Old People's home. Soroptimist International Lautoka Presi
More than ten people have been selected to participate in the 1st International Diplomat Exhibition at the Sheraton Fiji Resort next month. Chief Exhibition Coordinator, Claire Diane said the event will also feature Int
The Consumer Council of Fiji is calling on commercial landlords to consider the plight of the public before they increase their rent for business houses. Chief executive Premila Kumar said that what they have to realize
A board assisted by a Chief Executive officer will be running the Water Authority of Fiji from next year. Spokesperson for Water Supply, Maika Nagalu said some more managers are expected to be taken on board. The op
The use of music to portray messages by students at Tadra Kahani is so powerful that it is almost like a cry to be heard. These are the words of Conservatorium of Music lecturer and Former Tadra Kahani judge Manasa Moce
The Nadi Weather Office has advised people living in low lying areas, mostly in the eastern parts of the main islands, to take precaution as heavy rainfall is expected later today. Director Rajendra Prasad said active r
A total of 34 schools from around the country will soon have electricity from solar power. Education Minister Filipe Bole said this has been made possible through the European Union under its Fiji education sector progr
The Fiji Women’s Rights Movement said that counselors who provide advice to young women should understand the types of issues they are faced with. FWRM officer Michelle Reddy said it is important that women should
What appears to be the sunken vessel MV Princess Ashika, which sank a week ago, has been found by a New Zealand Navy search team in Tonga using a sonar system. The MV Princess Ashika capsized on August 5th about 90km no
The Fiji National Provident Fund is unable to provide details of its consolidated accounts regarding the fees and allowances paid out to the directors of the FNPF and its subsidiary companies. The consolidated accounts
Lautoka Police are looking for unknown people who attempted to set fire to a businessman's house using a petrol bomb yesterday. Assistant Spokesperson, Sergeant Atunaisa Sokomuri said the 29 yr old businessman was w
In an attempt to provide better services, the operation of Water Authority of Fiji is expected to begin from 1st January next year. Spokesperson for Water Supply, Maika Nagalu said all the workers in the water supply de
With the increasing number of sexual offences reported from the North, the Divisional Police Commander Northern is now urging parents to properly supervise their children at home. ASP Isikeli Ligairi said when students
It was established in 1959 with one room only but today boasts more than 40. One of the prominent schools in the Western Division Khalsa College Ba formerly known as Khalsa High School will start celebrating its 50th ye
I have never missed a single Tadra Kahani show ever since it started. These are the words of Suva resident and ardent supporter of Tadra Kahani Joan Foster, who said she has never missed a single show, and is amazed at
