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Skill training organised by the Foundation for Rural Integrated Enterprises & Development (FRIEND Fiji) in partnership with the Ministry of Youths has empowered youths to do better. This was highlighted by Alip
It was a momentous occasion for former Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s rep Apenisa Cakaubalavu after fulfilling his dream of becoming a Police Officer. Cakaubalavu was part of the 217 police recruits who passed ou
The Israeli military says it mistakenly killed three hostages during its campaign in Gaza after misidentifying them as a "threat". The IDF has named them as Yotam Haim, Samer Talalka and Alon Shamriz. Earlier,
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and New Zealand's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Winston Peters, attended the Beating Retreat ceremony at the RFMF's Queen Elizabeth Barracks. Peters is in t
In a bid to improve the services of the Tertiary Scholarship and Loans board, the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Employment officially launched the Employer Connect portal and online application processing system
Former and current health professionals at the CWM Hospital were acknowledged by President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere at the State House for their contributions during their service, passion and goodwill for the hospital.
The Frank Hilton Organisation can now continue their operations as normal during power outages and look after the needs of children with disabilities and their families as the IHG Hotels and Resorts has donated a $20,00
Meeting the local demand for certain meat products is not just an issue faced in Samoa; it is something that all Pacific Island countries struggle with today. This has been highlighted over the years by experts, an
More than half a million dollars has been given by the Fiji Development Bank to bee farmers for loans to enrich their skills and increase economic opportunities for the local bee farmers. FDB Chief Executive Office
WOWS Kids Fiji has received a boost in their work in assisting children fighting cancer as the Fiji Football Association has handed a $21,955 cheque to the foundation. Fiji FA says they signed a memorandum of under
An Australian woman has been charged for stealing a delivery van packed with 10,000 Krispy Kreme doughnuts. The van went missing from a petrol station in a Sydney suburb in the early hours of 29th November. Po
Great news for sugarcane farmers as they will receive the payments for their sugarcane harvest for this season by Monday. The Sugarcane Growers Funds says they welcome the payment of 20 percent of the forecast pric
449 graduates from the University of Fiji have been urged never to harass anyone by words or action since harassment, especially sexual harassment, was one of the most prevalent crimes in Fiji. While speaking at th
The National Fire Authority has expressed their concerns about the rising incidents of grass, rubbish and bushfires as they have recorded 707 incidents around the country in past three months. NFA Chief Executive O
Christmas has come early for the children of Dilkusha Home as they received toys and gifts from Digicel Fiji. As part of their ‘Anyone Can Be Santa’ Christmas crusade, Digicel Pacific Hub Regional CEO, Shally J
The Minister for Home Affairs and Immigration Pio Tikoduadua has urged the Fiji Police Force to strive for fair representation of all communities, especially our Indo-Fijian brothers and sisters as they have witnessed a
Youth clubs of Dawasamu village in Tailevu have taken a significant step towards becoming responsible and law-abiding citizens after they took up a Law and Order training programme by the Ministry of Youth and Sports.
Kristine Rabua is expecting to earn enough money for Christmas through her wooden Christmas frames and decorations that she has made herself from scrap material. Rabua started her business – The Magic Spot last w
About 15 women will benefit from the Care Catalyst Program training, a partnership between the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific and the Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation. These women wil
The Suva Magistrates Court has granted bail to a former senior court officer at the Small Claims Tribunal who is charged with bribery for allegedly accepting a mobile phone. Ilovi Talei Colati was produced in the
