Nurses facing burnout as Fiji short of 600 nurses
The Fiji Nursing Association says Fiji is facing a shortage of about 600 nurses, with those remaining in the public health system struggling with heavy workloads, burnout
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Medicine shortages continue to affect care for RHD patients in Fiji
Medicine shortages, inconsistent follow-up systems and a lack of awareness continue to create challenges for people living with rheumatic heart disease in Fiji.20-year-ol
Fijian Drua remains financially stable as World Rugby funding nears end
World Rugby’s funding support for the Fijian Drua will conclude this month, and the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua remains well positioned to continue operating succes
Legal timeframe for issuance of Writ of Elections starts today
The legal timeframe for the issuance of the Writ of Elections starts today based on the current term of parliament, and this means that the earliest date that the general
Concerns raised about Police Bill, Fremlin says it can allow broader access to phones and private data
Concerns are now being raised regarding certain sections of the Police Bill which is currently undergoing public consultation, as people are saying this will give excessi
Concerns raised over EFL tariffs, dividends and electricity meter testing
Concerns over Energy Fiji Limited's tariff-setting process, dividend disclosures and the lack of independent testing of electricity meters were raised during the Standing
Tui Nayau issues warning to Govt to act now after surge in drugs washing up across Lau Group
The high chief of Lau Province, Gone Turaga Bale na Tui Nayau, Sau ni Vanua ko Lau, Tui LauRatu Tevita Uluilakeba Mara has issued a direct warning that if the gover
Joshua Rahman challenges re-trial order in Supreme Court
The counsel for Fiji-Canadian national Joshua Aziz Rahman, whose conviction for possessing $31 million worth of cocaine was quashed, has appealed the Court of Appealâ€
Ministry is not just reporting HIV numbers, we are acting - Dr Mitchell
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services is working on a targeted outreach program designed to engage key populations including youth, street dwellers, inmates, and
Elderly man remanded over alleged rape of 14-year-old granddaughter in Taveuni
A man in his 60s has been remanded by the Taveuni Magistrates Court for a case of alleged rape involving his 14-year-old granddaughter.Police say the man was charged with
Land returned to Mataqali Nailagobokola of Nausori is State freehold land - Vosarogo
Minister for Lands, Filimoni Vosarogo has clarified that the land that was returned to the Mataqali Nailagobokola of Nausori is State freehold land. Vosarogo clarifies
Police investigate death of Beqa man after alleged Police brutality during drug raid
The Police Criminal Investigations Department is investigating the death of a Dakuni, Beqa man after alleged Police brutality during a drug raid.When asked by fijivillage
PM says we will have elections as Seruiratu raises concerns about any attempted delay
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka stresses that the Constitution and the parliamentary and electoral systems are clear - we will have elections.Rabuka has made this clear t
Imran Khan files court papers to change guilty plea, and changes his lawyer
The new lawyer for Imran Khan, also known as 'King Khan', has now filed an application in the High Court to vacate Khan's guilty plea that he had entered last Thursday.Kh
Sanjay Kaba acquitted
Former Telecom Fiji Limited Director Sanjay Kaba is a free man now after the Suva Magistrates Court upheld his no-case-to-answer application. Magistrate Charles Ratake
Authorities probe allegations of foreign women working in Fiji massage parlours
Authorities are investigating allegations that some foreign women are entering Fiji as tourists and allegedly working in massage parlours, amid concerns about possible vi
FWCC condemns wave of victim-blaming comments following rape charges against two prominent football players
The Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre condemns the wave of misogynistic and victim-blaming comments circulating online following rape charges brought against two prominen
Mataqali Nabukarabe gives 7-days before shutting down the Nasarava Water Catchment
The Mataqali Nabukarabe has given the Water Authority of Fiji seven days to pay the outstanding amount owed to the resource owners before it closes the Nasarava Water Cat
We are bound by the Constitution to hold the next general election by February 6th next year -PM
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka stresses that they are bound by the Constitution to hold the next general election by February 6th next year.While answering questions fro
Many people have suggested that we move away from current single constituency electoral system - Valenitabua
Constitution Review Commission Chairman, Sevuloni Valenitabua states that they have received suggestions from many people that Fiji is to do away with the one single cons
Tikoduadua says Narube comments on military are reckless
Minister for Defence, Pio Tikoduadua has hit out at Unity Fiji Leader, Savenaca Narube, as he says that Narube's comments on the military show that he is grossly unprepar