16 January, 2026, 12:35 pm Central - 31°C Rain

Colgate donates $15,000 to Fiji Dental Association for annual conference

Colgate donates $15,000 to Fiji Dental Association for annual conference

By Sheral Roshan
16/08/2024
Photo : Supplied

Colgate is assisting the Fiji Dental Association with $15,000 for their Fiji Annual Dental Conference and is also celebrating its 14th year commitment to the continuing education and development of members of the Association.

The Fiji Annual Dental Conference is set to be held on the 24th of August at Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa. Colgate says the unwavering support for education, the dental profession, and the communities it serves has always been integral to the history.

They further say annually, Colgate distributes approximately 200,000 tooth brushing kits for school and community programs and over 150,000 toothbrushes and toothpaste for the National Tooth Brushing Day event in Fiji.

FEATURE NEWS
Canada opens High Commission in Suva
It is a historic day as Canada has opened a High Commission in Suva today.There are around 25,000 Canadians of Fiji birth and more than 125,000 people...
57 minutes ago
LATEST NEWS
Remanded alleged murderer Rihaal Kumar fails to appear in court
A production order has been issued by the Suva High Court for 18-year-old high school student, Rihaal Kumar, who allegedly murdered Sharuf Shaakir ...
39 minutes ago

Judicial Services Commission withdraws advertisement for FICAC Commissioner
The Judicial Services Commission has withdrawn their advertisement inviting applications for the position of Commissioner of the Fiji Independent ...
2 hours ago

PM in NZ to undergo medical review of an old injury
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka is in New Zealand to undergo a scheduled medical review of an old injury from his rugby days. A government statement ...
4 hours ago

Back to School Assistance payments begin today
Back to School Assistance payments for the 2026 school year will begin today, with $40 million allocated for the programme in the 2025–2026 ...
4 hours ago

Flash Flood and Heavy Rain Warnings remain in force across Fiji
A Flash Flood Warning remains in effect for Tavua, Rakiraki, Tailevu, the interior of Naitasiri to Nausori and Suva, and the whole of Vanua ...
5 hours ago



Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
IN DEPTH
Electricity tariff increase for users consuming more than 100 units
There is an increase in the electricity tariff rate for consumers using more than 100 units from 1 January next year.Fijian Competition and Consumer ...
14 days ago

Fiji needs to act on human trafficking indicators associated with Grace Road Group
The United States remains deeply concerned about indicators of trans-national organised crime and human trafficking in Fiji associated with the Grace ...
25 days ago

Cheap seed oils are not good for our health - O'Neill
With over 80 percent of deaths in Fiji caused by cardiovascular disease based on the 2011 report, naturopath and nutritionist Barbara O’Neill is ...
25 days ago

TOP