Unpaid overtime impact blood tests and X-ray services at CWM Hospital
Concerns have been raised about patients being affected by delays in accessing blood test and radiology services at CWM Hospital, with some reporting they were unable to
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Contingency plans being prepared as El Niño threatens water supply
Contingency plans are being prepared to respond to the expected impacts of a severe El Niño event, including worsening water shortages in parts of Fiji.Director of the
RBF transfers more than $117 million to Govt
The Reserve Bank of Fiji has recorded a profit of more than $120 million for the 2025–2026 financial year, where more than $117 million will be transferred to the
Plans to have new Constitution by Dec 24th 2026
The coalition government is proposing to have a referendum between November and mid-December this year, after the processes on changes to the 2013 Constitution are comple
More than 4,900 people affected by water shortages in Yasawa as Govt plans assistance
More than 4,900 people across 23 villages in Yasawa are affected by water shortages, with the Government now trying to secure a vessel to transport water to the maritime
Dr Lalabalavu urges responsible drinking, warns of risks of unprotected sex resulting in HIV
People are being urged to drink responsibly as alcohol intoxication can lead to risky sexual behaviour that increases the risk of HIV transmission.While responding to que
Constitution Review Commission Report to be tabled in a special Parliament sitting next Tuesday
The Constitution Review Commission Report will be tabled in a special Parliament sitting next Tuesday.Minister for Information, Lynda Tabuya says the Speaker's Office has
Needle and syringe programme to be introduced as Fiji declares HIV a national crisis
Fiji has declared HIV a national crisis, with the Government set to introduce a formal needle and syringe programme as part of its response to the growing epidemic.Minist
Batiki students forced to have half-day classes due to limited water
Students at Batiki District School are attending only half-day classes because of limited water, while parents are now preparing to clean an old dam about four kilometres
Higher taxes on junk food considered to improve health outcomes, no decision on hospital fees
Following calls for higher taxes on alcohol, tobacco, sugary drinks, junk food and kava to tackle the country’s growing non-communicable disease burden and as one
Man dies in horrific Rakiraki accident
A man has died following a horrific accident involving a bus and a van in Rakiraki this afternoon.The accident occurred at Naqoro Flats in Rakiraki.The driver of the van
Police investigating assault captured on CCTV inside hair salon
Police are investigating an assault involving a man and a woman inside a hair salon, which was captured on CCTV.A video circulating online shows the man assaulting the wo
Drought leaves Vunivacea families in Labasa without reliable water supply
Nineteen families residing in Vunivacea, Labasa, are facing serious water shortages after the borehole supplying their water dried up due to prolonged dry weather.Spea
Tributes flow in for late Employment Minister Agni Deo Singh
Tributes have started flowing in for the late Minister for Employment, Productivity and Workplace Relations, Agni Deo Singh from leaders of industry, government and fr
Tax junk food, kava and alcohol instead of hospital fees
Health sector leaders and former policymakers have rejected ideas for introducing hospital user fees in Fiji, saying many families are already struggling with the rising
Employment Minister Agni Deo Singh passes away
Employment Minister and National Federation Party member Agni Deo Singh has passed away. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka confirms Singh passed away in Brisbane, Aust
Flying Fijians need strong PNC campaign ahead of Nations Championship – Seruvakula
It is important for the FIJI Water Flying Fijians to perform well at the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup, with the Nations Championship coming up in November.Interim
Flying Fijians must stay disciplined and connected for full 80 minutes - Seruvakula
The FIJI Water Flying Fijians will need to be disciplined on both sides of the ball, and stay connected for the full 80 minutes as they prepare to take on Canada tonight.
Family support helps Savusavu woman fulfil father’s dream of becoming a teacher
For Shinal Devi of Buca, Savusavu, becoming a teacher was more than a career choice - it was a dream her father had for her from a very young age, and one she has now ful
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
Driver involved in Tacirua accident surrenders to Police
The driver involved in an accident in Tacirua, which left four children hospitalised, has surrendered himself to Police.Police say the 35-year-old suspect allegedly hit t