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Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says there has been some suspension of senior officials in relation to the Department of Immigration's possible unauthorised issuance of passports to the children of individuals associated
The United States of America will be providing US$4.9 million in foreign military financing to Fiji after Congressional approval. US Secretary of Defence Lloyd J. Austin III highlighted this at the Mariott in Denar
22% of women are frequently subjected to image-based abuse and 30 percent are subjected to defamatory comments, further illustrating the gendered nature of technology facilitated gender-based violence issue. This w
Following the decommissioning of RFNS Puamau, Fiji has welcomed the Guardian-class patrol boat RFNS Timo, another gift from Australia. The $18 million Navy vessel RFNS Puamau, which was also donated by Australia, w
The Ministry of Health has today said that they have observed a decline in the number of antibiotic-resistant organisms or superbugs being isolated at the CWM Hospital, and some specific organisms have not been identifi
With the country struggling to handle the drug crisis and addiction, the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) is proposing to set up a National Alcohol and Other Drugs Recovery Centre in Fiji. A team of e
Police raided two vehicles at the carrier stand in Suva and seized several parcels of dried leaves believed to be marijuana. Police say investigations continue and the suspects have been taken into custody. Th
Minister for Home Affairs, Pio Tikoduadua has offered to temporarily step aside from his role as Minister pending the outcome of an investigation to address a serious matter that has recently come to his attention invol
There is now a very concerning growing list of out of stock essential and critical medicines at our public hospitals, and Fiji Medical Association President, Doctor Alipate Vakamocea is calling on the government to urge
The much-needed drugs for HIV patients will arrive in the country next Friday as the Health Ministry is regulating the distribution due to limited supply. The Ministry had earlier said that they only have supplies
More serious health service delivery concerns for the country from today as the CWM Hospital has put up messages that due to no reagent availability from the Fiji Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Services, all full blood c
Women's representation in Fiji's politics has declined from 20 percent in 2018 to just 14 percent following the 2022 General Elections. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Manoa Kamikamica highlighted thi
The teacher of Lelean Memorial High School who allegedly assaulted some Year 9 students has been granted bail. 28-year-old Filipe Qio appeared before Nausori Magistrate Thompson Lee this morning. He is charged
A teacher of a Nausori based school will appear in court today after he allegedly assaulted some Year 9 students. Police say the teacher allegedly used an object to discipline the students who were making noise in
A man is in custody after he was allegedly trying to tamper with surveillance cameras where the seized $2 billion worth of methamphetamine is being stored by Police. Acting Commissioner of Police, Sakeo Raikaci say
Businesses in Tavua Town are raising concerns regarding drinking in public places and there is a fear of burglaries in the town area. Tavua/Vatukoula Chamber of Commerce and Industries President, Pravin Anand says
Children’s mental health is often overlooked, especially with challenges such as drug abuse and the rising cost of living; both of which significantly impact children’s emotional and psychological well-being. S
If, here at COP29 we do not put in place the financial fundamentals for the transition that our 2025 national climate action plans must enable, the world will know unequivocally that despite years of effort we have lost
The government's commitment towards the development of the tourism industry in Vanua Levu is clear with the World Bank’s 10 year multi-phase programme valued at around USD$200 million that is aimed to enhance sustaina
Concerns have been raised after hundreds of syringes and needles were found along Rifle Range in Vatuwaqa. Pita Simpson, who lives close by says his brother had discovered it when he was out walking their dog yeste
