WAF considers proposal to increase water tariff and have full corporatisation
The Water Authority of Fiji is considering full corporatisation and increasing water tariffs to make it more viable and to reflect the true cost of service provision.
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Injectable drugs contribute to 25% of HIV cases this year – Dr Devi
The Ministry of Health has noticed an increase in injectable drugs that contributes to almost 25 percent of HIV cases this year however this needs to be verified further
Talking about drugs 5 years ago would be behind closed doors - Volatabu
Five years ago we could not have this kind of setting, it was behind closed doors, we would not talk about drugs in the church, Vanua, lomani-koro or at home. Drug Fre
Sanatan Dharm having community sessions on natural ways to rehab drug users
The Sanatan Dharm Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji is having a community session where they are talking about natural ways of rehabilitating drug users and how this should be don
Doctors reluctant to serve in rural areas – Dr Tudravu
There is an uneven distribution of doctors contrary to the Ministry's plans and the persistent difficulty in filling positions at rural health facilities over the past tw
Drua's hopes for playoff spot still alive after 28-19 win over Reds
The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua's hopes of making the playoffs of the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific competition are still alive after defeating the Reds 28-19 at the HFC
Gates are now open for Drua versus Reds match
People have come out in numbers to the HFC Bank Stadium in Suva as gates are now open for the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific round 13 match between the Swire Shipping Fi
Looking at improving our decision making - Ikanivere
Swire Shipping Fijian Drua captain Tevita Ikanivere says today they will need to improve on making the right decisions at the right times on the right parts of the field.
We owe it to the fans - Ikanivere
Swire Shipping Fijian Drua captain Tevita Ikanivere says they owe it to the fans. Ikanivere stated this to fijivillage News saying even though they lost 42-10 against
The urgency to appoint a new COMPOL is recognized - Tikoduadua
Minister for Home Affairs, Pio Tikoduadua says the recent conviction of the suspended Commissioner of Police would have, in practice, created a vacancy in the office of t
Drastic increase of patients connected to illicit drug use at Saint Giles Hospital
It is time to act now to deal with the drug problem in the country as facilities like Saint Giles Hospital, which is the only psychiatric hospital in Fiji, is recording a
47% of water produced by WAF still leaks in the ground
As 47 percent of water produced daily is being lost because of leakages, the Water Authority of Fiji aims to have someone on board by August who will work with the WAF op
There should be cautious approach on minimum wage - Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation
The Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation has today expressed concern over the mounting pressure faced by employers in a challenging business environment, and said that
Acting COMPOL confirms $2 billion meth came from Mexico and was bound for Australia
Acting Commissioner of Police, Juki Fong Chew confirms that they allowed a police team from Nausori to conduct the biggest methamphetamine busts in Nadi earlier this year
Acting DPP wants Bainimarama/Qiliho hearing in dismissal of 2 police officers case to be held this year
Acting Director of Public Prosecutions John Rabuku says he wants the hearing of former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and suspended Police Commissioner, Brigadier Gene
Bainimarama and Qiliho to appear in court today for the case of the two terminated police officers
Former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and suspended Police Commissioner, Brigadier General Sitiveni Qiliho will reappear in the Suva Magistrates Court later this morn
RFMF proposes to Govt for use of firearms in tackling drug issues with Police where needed
The pervasive threat of illicit drugs has emerged as a pressing concern, rapidly infiltrating and destabilizing our society therefore the Republic of Fiji Military Forces
We cannot have officers involved in drugs in the Police Force – Acting COMPOL
Acting Commissioner of Police Juki Fong Chew has made it clear that the Police Force cannot have officers who are involved in drugs. While speaking at the Responding T
Tikoduadua urges Police to clean up their house before serving others
As concerns continue to be raised about Police Officers allegedly being involved in drug-related crimes, the Minister for Home Affairs, Pio Tikoduadua, is calling on the
Tamavua Water Treatment Plant provides 40% of Suva’s water supply
The Tamavua Water Treatment Plant is a critical infrastructure as it provides 40 percent of the water supply to Suva since each clarifier at the Water Authority of Fiji i
Medical professionals are not providing syringes for drug users - MOH
The recent media reports claiming that medical professionals are providing syringes to members of the public are unfounded and inaccurate. This has been confirmed by t