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There has been a security upgrade to the M-PAiSA app to protect M-PAiSA users’ funds and prevent fraudulent access to their accounts. Vodafone Fiji’s Regional Chief Marketing Officer, Rajnesh Prasad says this
Residents from 10 miles, Sasawira and Waidamudamu, conducted a clean-up campaign to bring positive changes in their environment. Sasawira and Waidamudamu Advisory Councilor Ugra Sen says the clean up was a success
Around 80 percent of deaths in Fiji are caused by a non-communicable disease and these numbers are growing. This has been highlighted by the Minister for Agriculture and Waterways, Vatimi Rayalu at the launch of t
We need to escalate a lot of our HIV awareness programs as is it was always only the Ministry of Health with minimal engagement of other sectors. The Permanent Secretary for Health, Dr. James Fong stated this when
This is an opportunity for Trade officials to be equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to actively participate in multilateral trade negotiations and in turn, will enable them to better represent the interest
We seek to establish an effective crisis management system through innovation in infectious disease management governance and policy coordination. Permanent Secretary for Health, Dr. James Fong stated this at the C
The Vakatabu concept is the process of replenishing marine life, rehabilitation of the land and strengthening the iTaukei traditional knowledge to articulate action on new development pathways. This was the comment
The 19 year-old-man who allegedly assaulted a 25 year-old man resulting in his death while returning from a nightclub along Carnavon Street in Suva, has been released from custody after a caution interview. The 25-
A 49-year-old man has been charged with unlawful possession of illicit drugs after he was found with a suitcase filled with marijuana. Assistant Commissioner of Police Operations Livai Driu says the arrest and seiz
It is our responsibility to ensure that this planning exercise leads to meaningful outcomes and tangible results that reflect improved living standards of our rural and maritime populace, reduction in poverty, enhanced
Good things are not achieved overnight as it will take time but we will get there and we owe this to Justice Jai Ram Reddy. This was the sentiment echoed by Deputy Prime Minister and Leader of the National Feder
To improve managing business skills for its members, the Ministry of Trade, Co-operatives, Small and Medium Enterprises in partnership with South Pacific Business Development (SPBD) conducted training for 20 women in Si
Russian President Vladimir Putin says he does not reject the idea of peace talks on Ukraine. Speaking after meeting African leaders in St Petersburg, he says an African and Chinese initiative could serve as a basis
The Fiji Police Force, religious organizations and NGOs are taking a collective approach to profile and deal with the increase of young individuals loitering in towns and cities. Assistant Commissioner of Police Op
At least nine people have been killed, including three children, in a blast at a fireworks warehouse in a market in southern Thailand yesterday. The explosion in Sungai Kolok, on the Malaysian border, seriously inj
We should live in unity and peacefully in a multi-religious nation. These were the words of the Assistant Minister of Finance, Esrom Immanuel while officiating at the Cogeloa Gangamma TIV Temple Annual Pooja in L
We want our government statutory companies and commercial entities to be financially viable and profitable. This was highlighted by Assistant Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister Sakiusa Tubuna during his r
Police have arrested a 49-year-old man and is under investigation at the Labasa Police Station after being found in possession of a bag filled with dried leaves believed to be marijuana. Police chief operations o
The Fiji Pearls side came back from their disappointing 56-51 loss to Tonga in their opening match of the Netball World Cup on Friday to claim their first win of the tournament after beating Zimbabwe 52-48 last night.
A total of 6 teams that played in today’s Vodafone Super Deans elimination round that was played at Subrails Park in Labasa today, have confirmed their spots for the National quarter finals next month. In the U15
