84 schools to get internet access in the new financial year
Students in 84 unconnected or poorly connected schools are expected to get better internet accessibly as $2.5 million has been allocated to connect these schools to the i
Author: Rashika Kumar
More GPs included in Free GP Scheme
An additional 23 General Practitioners have been included in the Free GP Scheme that will see more Fijians get access to free health services. While announcing the 202
$7.2m allocated for Savusavu and Labasa Hospitals and CWM Hospital maternity ward
People can expect better facilities at the Savusavu and Labasa Hospitals and at the CWM Hospital Maternity Ward as the Government has allocated $7.2 million for upgrade,
Valelevu shuttle bus pilot program expected to cater for around 13 routes by the year end
The Valelevu shuttle bus pilot program is expected to cater for around 13 routes by the end of this year. Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says the program wi
84 schools to get internet access in the new financial year
Students in 84 unconnected or poorly connected schools are expected to get better internet accessibly as $2.5 million has been allocated to connect these schools to the i
Two dead after reports of gunfire in West Auckland, manhunt underway
Two people are dead and police are searching for the killer after a shooting in West Auckland this afternoon. Police say two people were found dead at a property in Gl
Most people hope there is a level of subsidy for food prices – FRIEND Fiji
Most people hope there is a level of subsidy in terms of food prices and the Government with its own analysis is very aware of the issues on the ground and would have mad
2050 Strategy launched to guarantee children’s future and secure a future for the people of the Pacific
The 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent has been launched to secure the well-being of the people, guarantee the future of children and secure a future for the pe
Wong hopes Pacific Island leaders will find a way to resolve the USP issue
Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, Penny Wong says they understand there are strong differences of views between different parties regarding funding for USP but she
Australia welcomes increased US presence in the Pacific
Australian Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese has welcomed the increased engagement of the United States in the Pacific region as the US has announced an increased support
Strategy within the strategy must be about ensuring no external entity has strategic control over any of us - Bainimarama
It is my personal belief as a proud Pacific Islander that we are at our most resilient as a family, we speak more powerfully as a family and we can only build our best po
Police investigate the death of a 7-year-old girl and her father
Police are investigating the death of a 7-year-old girl and her father in Tavarau, Ba. They say the father, who is in his 40s allegedly forced his two children to drin
NZ gives $10 million for the conservation of Pacific crop seeds
Farmers can now expect to get improved access to seeds and planting materials that will maintain and hopefully increase their yields despite the impacts of climate change
USP to be a part of the Blue Pacific Village at the Thurston Garden
People will get to see the vibrant, rich and unique cultures and traditions of the 18 Pacific Island Forum member countries during the Blue Pacific Village at the Thursto
PIF leaders’ meeting provides opportunity to work together for a sustainable future for our people - Bainimarama
The Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ meeting provides an opportunity to work together, discuss issues and develop solutions to overcome common development challenges
Fijian workers do not have any say whatsoever on where their funds are invested - NFP
Fijian workers do not have any say whatsoever on where their funds are invested and the governance of the Fiji National Provident Fund continues to be authoritarian with
Principal asks if the Pacific Labour Scheme can be extended to teachers about to retire
The Principal of a school has suggested if the Pacific Labour Scheme can be extended to teachers who are about to retire. Emoni Tuvui who is the Principal of Niusawa M
Govt now focusing on developing Nabouwalu, Korovou, Keiyasi and Seaqaqa
More investment and employment opportunities are expected to be generated for Fijians as the Government aims to develop town centres in rural areas in various provinces a
New meat-eating dinosaur species named after a "Game of Thrones" dragon
A new dinosaur species has been discovered by paleontologists who have now named the giant carnivorous dinosaur species Meraxes gigas. The species name, Meraxes gigas,
Navua embarrasses Ba 3-0 in DPL
Navua has beaten Ba 3-0 in a Digicel Premier League match at Churchill Park this afternoon. The teams were tied nil all at half time. Joseph Elder broke the deadloc
Muslims urged to help those in need as they celebrate Eid-ul-Adha today
Most people are still struggling and trying to make ends meet and it is our duty to help them in these most trying times. This is the message from the President of the