30-year-old celebrates postgraduate milestone, sets sights on Master’s degree
It was a proud moment for 30-year-old Maika Malau, who travelled with his wife and uncle from Drawa Village in Wailevu West, Cakaudrove, to attend his graduation ceremony
Author: Karishma Kumari
Doctors left to make critical decisions alone as Fiji’s health system struggles- FMA President
Doctors are being left to make critical decisions alone during overnight shifts, in some cases without access to basic blood tests, X-rays or scans, as Fiji’s medi
70% of children diagnosed with TB under the age of 5 also living with HIV
Fiji recorded 260 TB-HIV co-infection cases last year, highlighting the persistent and evolving challenges in tackling tuberculosis, particularly among children under fiv
HIV risk raises concern over non-sterile injecting drug use
The high prevalence of HIV among people who inject drugs is raising concern over the dangers of using non-sterile or shared injecting equipment, with health professionals
Mother remembers late son as she celebrates graduation milestone
What should have been a morning filled entirely with excitement was an emotional one for 28-year-old Kaitalo Voce, who spent an hour crying and remembering her late son b
4 girls allegedly trafficked in two separate domestic trafficking cases
Four girls are alleged to have been trafficked in two separate domestic human trafficking cases, with the case files now with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecu
Public urged to verify online information as misinformation becomes harder to detect
The public is being urged to verify information before sharing it online as misinformation and disinformation have become increasingly difficult to detect, particularly w
6 children receive gift of life after free heart surgery
It was a joyous moment for six children after they received a new gift of life following free heart surgery at the Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Heart Hospital.12-year-old Ra
FMF signs 14-year-old Grace Khelan as ambassador, backs her 2028 Olympic dream
At just 14 years old, Grace Elizabeth Khelan is already setting her sights on the Olympic Games, with support from FMF helping to boost her journey in swimming.Khelan, wh
Nakasi resident raises concerns over alleged overnight liquor sales and disturbances
A Nakasi resident has raised concerns over alleged overnight liquor sales and disturbances linked to a shop on Ramesh Patel Street, off Vishnu Deo Road in Nakasi.The resi
Education Ministry will explore options to recover payments from 13 ghost employees
The Ministry of Education will explore all available options to recover salary payments made to 13 ghost employees after they were identified through an auditing and veri
Affected teachers to receive outstanding pay today, serious concerns raised on why teachers are not being paid on time
114 teachers affected by the recent salary stoppage are expected to receive their outstanding pay this afternoon, while another 20 will be paid once they submit their sig
Further talks expected on social media ban for children in Fiji
A social media ban for children can be considered as part of the review of Fiji’s online safety laws however, further consultation, particularly with children, is
Radrodro directs immediate processing of affected teachers' payments
Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro has confirmed that he has instructed the Permanent Secretary for Education to seek assistance from the Permanent Secretary for Fi
Radrodro hits back at Kumar over Education Ministry issues
Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro has hit back at Opposition MP and former Education Minister Premila Kumar, saying she should be the last person to speak on issues c
Further talks expected on social media ban for children in Fiji
A social media ban for children can be considered as part of the review of Fiji’s online safety laws however, further consultation, particularly with children, is neede
Kumar calls for Radrodro to be replaced if he cannot resolve teachers’ pay issues
Opposition MP Premila Kumar says Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka should consider replacing Education Minister Aseri Radrodro if he cannot resolve what she describes as rec
RBF issues warning over unauthorised foreign exchange activities
The Reserve Bank of Fiji is warning members of the public to only conduct foreign exchange transactions with licensed dealers, as dealing with unauthorised operators c
Digital system to strengthen maternal and child healthcare in Fiji
Healthcare workers in Fiji will soon have a better way to track high-risk pregnancies and follow up with vulnerable mothers and children.This comes as the PATISPlus patie
Paddle for Hope reaches Tagage Village on Day 5, pushes fight against single-use plastics
The Paddle for Hope team has reached Tagage Village on Day 5 of its more than 500-kilometre journey around Viti Levu, taking with them a message that protecting Fiji's oc
Online Safety Commission receives 960 complaints this year, 65% relate to cyberbullying
The Online Safety Commission has received about 960 complaints so far this year compared to 1,609 complaints last year, with 65 percent of the complaints relating to cybe