Students call to end no repeat policy
Students are raising concerns about the no repeat policy in schools where they have highlighted that this policy is becoming a major concern and challenge for them. Wh
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FNU students receive clothing support through new Value City partnership
Good news as over a hundred students from the Fiji National University received assistance from Value City in the form of clothes and shoes, helping them face their acade
Our education curriculum is silent about our own stories - Sevudredre
Sadly, our education curriculum is silent about our own stories. That’s the comment of Sau Vaka Culture Consultancy Founder, Simione Sevudredre during a panel d
Students voice concerns over teacher shortage in Fiji
Several students from various schools in Suva have raised concerns about the teacher shortage crisis in the country. While speaking during the public consultation on t
Naupoto says the biggest damage to the RFMF was the personalisation of loyalty during the 1987 and 2006 coups
The biggest damage to the Republic of Fiji Military Forces was the personalisation of loyalty – when loyalty was personalised to the person rather than the institu
Increase in allocation for Business Start-Up Grants in the next budget – Prof. Prasad
More people will be assisted to start their businesses as there will be an increase in the allocation of Business Start-Up Grants in the upcoming budget. This revelati
Nacanieli Cawanibuka appointed new General Manager of High-Performance Unit
Nacanieli Cawanibuka has been appointed as the new General Manager for the High-Performance Unit in the Fiji Rugby Union. Cawanibuka says he feels blessed to have serv
Drua aims to finish with a win this season
The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua will be aiming to end their 2025 Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific season on high note after failing to finish in the top 6. Head Coach Gl
Act restricts students’ opinions - Saint Joseph's student
Sereima Dokanivalu of Saint Joseph's Secondary School says the 1966 Education Act has restricted or limited opportunities for students to express their opinions and views
About 3 diabetes-related amputations are performed daily in major hospitals – Indian High Commissioner
Fiji has one of the highest rates of diabetes-related amputations in the world, and according to the Ministry of Health, about three procedures are performed daily in ma
There was an attempt to dilute teaching of vernacular languages – Prof. Prasad
There was an attempt in the country to dilute—and perhaps even remove the teaching of vernacular languages, however, the government is committed to restoring this.
66% of women stay silent on menopause at work - Doctor Vaniqi
66 percent of women did not speak to their employers about adjustments made to support them during menopause. This has been highlighted by the Ministry of Healthâ€
Peripartum depression affects 10 percent of mothers in Fiji - Dr Erasito
A psychiatrist based in Suva, Doctor Violet Erasito says around 10 percent of women who give birth annually in Fiji are affected with peripartum depression. Peripartum
Chiefs want electoral system where they can hold the people they vote for accountable
Great Council of Chiefs Chairman Ratu Viliame Seruvakula says the chiefs have agreed with the people that they would like to see whatever electoral system comes into plac
Fiji stands at a pivotal moment in its journey towards a digital economy- Kamikamica
Fiji stands at a very pivotal moment as it embarks on a journey towards a digital economy, where innovation and technology can propel and enhance the quality of life for
Ratu Meli Saubulinayau says we should throw out this Constitution
Lau Provincial Council Chairman Ratu Meli Saubulinayau supports the representation of women in Parliament, saying that he feels that women should have one-third of the nu
Talks underway to include MyCash and Visa Debit cards on eTransport platform - Kamikamica
There are discussions underway with Vodafone to include MyCash on the eTransport platform, and if people have a Visa debit card or a normal access card with Visa on it, t
Parents should be penalised by court for negligence – Lautoka Parent
Some parents should be penalised for negligence, perhaps then more parents will take responsibility and ensure they know where their children are. A concerned parent h
Disqualify coup perpetrators from politics - Tokoni
We need to remove the immunity provisions to disqualify all coup perpetrators from participating in politics. Josaia Tokoni from the Fiji Council of Social Services st
Labasa gets major boost with construction of new LTA hub for the North
Good news for the people of Vanua Levu, as the services of the Land Transport Authority will soon be brought closer to them with the official groundbreaking ceremony of
Tavua teacher recommends FJC reinstatement in Education Act review
The Fiji Junior Certificate examination needs to be reinstated to better prepare students for the major external examinations in Years 12 and 13. This has been highlig