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You are here for a reason, to be rehabilitated, to be better and we want you to walk out of here with a purpose. This was the message from the Attorney General and Minister for Justice Siromi Turaga while speaking
In response to Japan's decision to start releasing the treated Fukushima nuclear wastewater into the Pacific Ocean, a coalition of Pacific regional NGOs and local Fiji-based civil society organisations are coming togeth
Are these parents and communities not looking for their children, and do we check whether our children are safe. This was the question raised by Assistant Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection, Sashi
Despite several criticisms, Japan has started releasing the treated radioactive wastewater from its Fukushima nuclear plant from 4pm today. State-owned electricity firm Tokyo Electric Power Company says it expects
Water treatment is an issue that we as a government will be focusing on as water is vital to life in terms of socio-economic development and biodiversity. Minister for Public Works, Ro Filipe Tuisawau has stated th
A Suva woman who is looking after 25 dogs is calling for people to love and care for the animals on the streets rather than just their home pets. The devoted dog lover from Suva wishes to keep herself anonymous due
600 new cases of breast cancer are being diagnosed every year in Fiji, and doctors see over 200 to 300 cases in a year. This was revealed by Health Ministry Chief Surgeon Dr. Josese Turagava when questioned by fiji
Greenpeace Japan has criticised the Japanese government’s decision to discharge radioactive water from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear station into the Pacific Ocean. It says the decision disregards scientific evid
Mahatma Gandhi Memorial High School, has consistently proven its commitment to fostering both academic and sporting excellence among its students and over the years, the school has become a symbol of inspiration and ach
The Suva Fish Market Association has come out strongly today and stated that it does not agree with the dumping of the treated Fukushima nuclear wastewater into the Pacific Ocean, and they are also concerned that Prime
The Government and the Asian Development Bank are working to identify a new site to relocate the Suva Port or shift some key operations to a new location. This has been highlighted by Assistant Minister for Financ
It is important that people feel free to protest and voice their views openly and publicly. That is democracy but with such right comes responsibility to keep the protest peaceful. Those are the comments of Acting
Fire fighters are currently battling a fire at the Micro-Investment shop at the corner of the Tiri Road in Nadawa. Two fire trucks and Police are currently at the scene. The caretaker of the shop is still in s
We know there are some loopholes in the legislation at the moment that allow criminals to operate in a way that they don't in other areas and as a result of that there is some sex tourism that I think we can address and
Assistant Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection Sashi Kiran is concerned with the data of child negligence under the Child Welfare Act National Database as it shows that child abuse and neglect happens with
The National Fire Authority is investigating the cause of a vehicle fire in Lakeba Street, Samabula. NFA says the firefighters received a call yesterday afternoon thinking it was a property fire however, upon thei
The Fiji Water Flying Fijians are stepping up their preparation as they look forward to this weekend’s last Rugby World Cup warm-up match against England. After last weekend’s 31-17 loss to France, the team is
Police are visiting schools to conduct safety awareness ahead of the school break, and it is imperative that the same safety messages are reinforced at home. The Assistant Commissioner of Police Operations (ACP) L
Vulagi ……. We enter this debate reluctantly mainly because it is getting a little tedious, spinning seemingly in a never-ending cycle with various politicians giving it a mighty shove every now and then so they can
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says our ocean area has strategic value in world affairs and the Pacific must navigate carefully through diplomatic maneuvering and must they be intent on acting in the best interests of t
