Pet owners encouraged to bring dogs and cats to free clinic
Pet owners are being encouraged to bring their dogs and cats to a free desexing clinic in Suva today, as part of efforts to improve animal welfare and reduce the growing
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Customer numbers up for Nakasi plant nursery at Fiji Showcase
More people are taking home plants to brighten their homes and grow their own food, with one Nakasi-based nursery reporting strong customer interest at the 2026 Fiji Show
Budget has positives but spending must be justified - Seruiratu
Leader of the Opposition Inia Seruiratu says while the 2026-2027 National Budget contains some positive measures for people and businesses, the Opposition will closely ex
Nurses facing burnout as Fiji short of 600 nurses
The Fiji Nursing Association says Fiji is facing a shortage of about 600 nurses, with those remaining in the public health system struggling with heavy workloads, burnout
Funding sought for faster pollution testing and climate change projects
The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change is seeking additional funding in the upcoming national budget to strengthen environmental monitoring, improve testing capab
Single mother builds successful bakery from a carton of noodles and bucket of biscuits
A single mother who started a small canteen with just a carton of noodles, a bottle of cooking oil and a bucket of biscuits is now running one of the best-known bakeries
Ministry of Health shifting focus from treating illness to prevention
Fiji's health system needs to focus more on preventing illness and providing healthcare closer to communities rather than relying heavily on hospital treatment.This was h
Young Ba farmer uses less than an acre to support his family
A young farmer from Ba is proving that even a small piece of land can provide a steady income and help families cope with the rising cost of living.29-year-old Meli Taive
Mother of six turns organic farming passion into growing business
A mother of six from Dama in Ra is turning her passion for organic farming into a growing business while encouraging other women to use agriculture to support their famil
Skin specialists push for more space as demand grows
The Head of Dermatology at Tamavua Twomey Hospital says one of the biggest challenges facing the department is a lack of space as demand for services continues to grow.Wh
Villagers in Lau to benefit from new jobs and income opportunities
Villagers in Lakeba and the wider Lau Group are expected to benefit from new jobs and income opportunities following the handover of a portable sawmill to support a fores
20 new wheelchairs to help patients at Labasa hospital
Patients at Labasa Divisional Hospital will benefit from improved mobility after Maatuk Motor Spares PTE LTD donated 20 wheelchairs to the hospital.Hospital staff say the
SPBD Fiji surpasses $150 million in loans to women entrepreneurs
More women across Fiji are starting businesses, supporting their families and improving their lives with the help of microfinance loans, according to South Pacific Busine
Waidina villagers call for tougher drug laws and greater protection for children
Village leaders in Waidina are calling for tougher laws to tackle the growing drug problem and stronger protection for children, during the consultations on the constitut
Savusavu family preserving traditional remedies through growing skincare business
A family-owned agribusiness in Savusavu has turned generations of experience in the copra industry, into a successful natural skincare business using traditional Fijian k
Tailevu residents call for major constitutional changes to support development
The people of Tailevu believe the current Constitution and other laws are preventing development in their communities and want major changes to be considered through the
Top 10 finalists showcase ideas to boost Fiji's agriculture sector
The top 10 finalists of the Fiji Agri-Innovative Competition 2026 showcased their products, services and innovative ideas during the first day of the in-country showcase.
46 years at Suva market: Asinate Navunisaravi reflects on a lifetime of hard work
What began with a single table and 10 sacks of yaqona at the Suva Market has grown into a successful family business for 63-year-old Asinate Navunisaravi from Namacu Vill
Students raise concerns over education and employment during the constitution talks
Concerns about whether Fiji's education system is preparing students for employment were among the issues raised during the Constitution Review Commission consultations h
LTA urges road users to prioritise safety following fatal Vatukoula crash
The Land Transport Authority is urging drivers to prioritise road safety following the fatal accident in Vatukoula that claimed four lives yesterday morning.According to
Yat Sen School launches 90th and 40th anniversary celebrations
Yat Sen School has officially launched its 90th anniversary celebrations for the primary school and the 40th anniversary celebrations for the secondary school.The celebra