Govt restores autonomy to schools, encourages greater involvement of parents
Restoring partnerships between school management, communities, religious organizations and parents is crucial to rebuilding and strengthening an education system that was
Author: Mansi Chand
Rewa leads Extra Premier League table after edging Labasa 2-1
Rewa climbs to the top of the Extra Supermarket Premier League standings after beating Labasa 2-1 at Ratu Cakobau Park this afternoon. John Orobulu was the toast of th
Two man arrested over alleged yaqona thefts in Taveuni
A 35-year-old man and a 36-year-old man remain in police custody for their alleged involvement in a series of yaqona thefts in Taveuni. Acting Assistant Commissioner o
5 charged in Laucala Beach aggravated burglary case
Three men and two juveniles have been charged by the Southern Division Task Force for their alleged involvement in an aggravated burglary at a business premises in Laucal
FWCC demands Masi to be stood down and urges FRU to take decisive action
The Fiji Women's Crisis Centre is deeply disappointed with the Fiji Rugby Union for its ongoing lack of genuine commitment to addressing violence against women and girl
Pacific Mini Games: Heleina Young and Naibena Tuilawaki through to Women’s 400m final
Former Saint Joseph’s sprint queen, Heleina Young and former MGM athlete, Naibena Tuilawaki have qualified for the Women’s 400 metres final at the Pacific M
Ba held to 2nd straight home draw in Extra Premier League clash
Ba has recorded its second consecutive home draw in the Extra Premier League match after a 1-1 result this afternoon at the Fiji FA Academy. Ba led 1-nil at halftime.
Fiji Kulas captain calls for strong home support ahead of Solomon Islands match
Fiji Kulas captain Jotivini Tabua is urging fans to come out in numbers and support the team as they take on the Solomon Islands tonight in the OFC Women’s Nations
Radrodro urges schools to ensure transparency and conduct regular audits
The Minister for Education, Aseri Radrodro says schools now have full control over how their funds are used, allowing them to focus on their priorities, however, he remin
Govt is tackling social welfare abuse while protecting the vulnerable - Prof. Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says there is abuse within the social welfare system, and while it involves taxpayers’ money
Diabetes claiming lives of young people aged 14 to 30 years - Diabetes Fiji
It is concerning that people as young as 14 and 30 years old have lost their lives last year due to complications related to diabetes. Diabetes Fiji Executive Director
Retired nurse urges parents to pack 2 lunchboxes to reduce junk eating during recess
Retired Nurse, Vasemaca Gumatua urges parents to pack two lunchboxes for their children to help reduce junk eating during school recess. Gumatua says this will help ch
Civil servants must deliver as Govt spends about $1.3B annually on salaries – Prof. Prasad
Civil servants must deliver services to the people, as any delay in spending directly affects development and it shouldn’t happen as the government spends about $1
Man in 40s to appear in court for alleged murder of wife
A man in his 40s will appear in the Labasa Magistrates Court today after being charged with the alleged murder of his wife following an argument inside a hall in Uma Vill
Liverpool forward Diogo Jota dies in a car accident
The Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva have died following an accident in the Spanish province of Zamora last night. 28-year-old Silva was also a
Manufacturers enjoying duty protection shouldn’t make profits at the expense of the people – Prof. Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad says that many local manufacturers enjoy significant protection and they shouldn’t make profi
Businesses expected to pass benefits to consumers as Govt cuts duties and VAT – Prof. Prasad
The government has done its part by reducing duties and VAT and now businesses must do theirs by ensuring a corresponding decrease in prices that reflects these reduction
7 retired nurses join Diabetes Fiji to boost awareness and prevention
Seven retired nurses have volunteered their time and skills to help Diabetes Fiji expand its community health outreach. Executive Director, Marawa Kini says the volunt
Westpac launches Fiji Female Founders Program to support women-led businesses
Women-led businesses in Fiji are set to receive a significant boost as Westpac Fiji launches its Female Founders Program, designed to empower women entrepreneurs and incr
PSH launches first-ever local pharmaceutical manufacturing plant in Nadi
Great news for the people as Fiji’s first local pharmaceutical manufacturing plant, Pratima Pharmaceutical Industries, named in honour of the mother of Pacific Spe
Prime Minister releases redacted COI Report
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has approved the release of the redacted final report from the Commission of Inquiry into the appointment of the FICAC Commissioner, Barbar