iTaukei age 20 to 40 record highest diabetes cases – 10,000 Toes Campaign
The 10,000 Toes Campaign of the Seventh-day Adventist Church has reported that over the past five years, the iTaukei community has recorded the highest number of diabetes
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Hundreds attend final day of FNU Open Day at Nasinu Campus
Hundreds of people, including students from Ratu Kadavulevu School and Bau Central College took part in the final day of the Fiji National University’s Open Day at
Rhyelle Aisea carries NFA, family, and Vanua in her journey as Miss Hibiscus 2025
Miss Hibiscus 2025 Rhyelle Aisea says the crown is not something to be treated as a prize but it comes with responsibility. While speaking during the Vakacirisalusa
Government reviewing electricity tariffs to balance investment and affordability
The Government is currently reviewing the national electricity tariff framework, aiming to strike a balance between financial viability for landowners and investors, and
UniFiji Open Day inspires students on career and education choices
Students are turning out in numbers to be part of the University of Fiji Open Day to explore future pathways in higher education. D.A.V College head boy, Alphee Antoni
Teenage pregnancy a national emergency - 850 cases in 2024
Teenage pregnancy a national emergency - 850 cases in 2024 Subheadline: Shame should never fall on the young mothers – Ravunawa Alarming statistics show that mo
Kiran urges Opposition MP Sharma to understand focus on violence against women after he called for a Ministry for Men
Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection, Sashi Kiran has stressed that in Fiji, a Member of Parliament will go down in history asking for a Ministry for Men.
HIV cases high in iTaukei during community tests
More iTaukei are testing positive for HIV during the tests done in the wider community. Chairman of the the Fiji National HIV Outbreak Cluster Response Taskforce, Doct
76 schools install CCTV as Ministry confirms drug tests in schools a work in progress
As more students in schools are being found with drugs, 46 primary schools and 30 secondary schools have installed CCTV cameras to monitor student activities and movement
114,000 Fijians left for better employment opportunities, education, and other opportunities from Jan 2018 to Aug 2025 – Prof. Prasad
From January 2018 until August 2025, 114,000 Fijian residents have travelled out of the country for better employment opportunities, education, and other opportunities, r
We could have almost 25,000 HIV cases in the next 4 years due to high injectable drug use - Dr Jason Mitchell
The clock is ticking as we could have almost 25,000 HIV cases in the next 4 years if we do not deal with the issue urgently. This has been confirmed by the Chairman of
Marist Old Boys Bazaar focuses on family and business connections
The Marist Old Boys Association is gearing up for its annual Bazaar this weekend, promising a family-friendly day filled with entertainment, food, sports, and networking.
83-year-old veteran reflects on service as Fiji launches 2025 National Poppy Appeal
83-year-old Army veteran Saweli Uraura says he is happy to still be alive for this year’s Poppy Day and to reunite with the friends he served alongside many years
Hindu community observes last day of Navratri
As the sacred festival of Navratri draws to a close, the Hindu community are coming together in devotion, colour, music, and deep spiritual purpose. Shree Sanatan Dhar
27 suicide and attempted suicide cases reported among Fijians above age of 60 in 2024
As we mark Older Persons Day, data from the Fiji Police Force paints a sobering picture as 27 cases of suicide and attempted suicide were recorded among Fijians aged 60 a
MSME workshop empowers Fijians with new funding opportunities
Fijians are being empowered through the two-day Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Information Session and IGP Workshop at Suvavou House, which promotes collaborative i
Fiji records $194M marijuana and $1.3M meth seizures in six months
The government has declared the country’s narcotics crisis an existential threat as the Ministry of Policing revealed that police seized more than 19 tonnes of mar
Driver fatigue third leading cause of road accidents last year – LTA
Driver fatigue was the third leading cause of road accidents in Fiji last year, and the Land Transport Authority together with Nestle Fiji marked International Coffee Day
Professor Prasad urges predictable and affordable international development support
We want all international development assistance to be part of predictable, affordable, and transformative programs that lift people out of poverty, create decent livelih
FCCC Act review to reintroduce on-the-spot fines
The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission Act is being reviewed where one of the key areas that is under review is the reintroduction of on-the-spot fines. This h
Health Ministry faces difficulties in recruiting health professionals
The Health Ministry is facing difficulties in recruiting dental hygienists, medical imaging technologists, and pharmacists.

Minister for Health Dr Ratu Atoni