Poor diets and sugary food continue fuelling Fiji's growing NCD crisis - Fong
Fiji is facing a growing non-communicable disease (NCD) crisis fuelled by poor diets, lack of sleep and increasing consumption of sugary and processed food, with younger
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4-year-old among youngest stroke patients recorded in Fiji
The youngest recorded stroke patient in Fiji was a four-year-old child, raising concerns among health experts about the increasing number of stroke cases across all age g
Watch PS Environment Dr Sivendra Michael on a special fijivillage Straight Talk
Permanent Secretary for Environment and Climate Change, Doctor Sivendra Michael appeared on a special fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan.The show focuses on the
Employers make urgent call for 1 percent FNU levy paid to Govt to be used for upskilling training, not for other purposes
With the serious skills gap crisis in the country, the Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation and the Fiji Higher Education Commission are calling for the 1 percent FNU l
Watch Counterstroke Fiji President Elizabeth Fong on fijivillage Straight Talk
Counterstroke Fiji President, Elizabeth Reade Fong will appear on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan The show focuses on the increased number of strokes in F
Govt needs to urgently look at PALM Scheme as it is a documented driver of Fiji's skills loss - Bernard
As Fiji continues to have a skills gap crisis and the country continues to supply workers to Australia under the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility or PALM Scheme, the
Many jobs remain vacant because locals are unwilling to take up certain positions, remittances a reason why people choose not to work
A growing number of employers are reporting difficulty filling job vacancies in Fiji, with concerns that many locals are unwilling to take up available work despite risin
FCEF CEO says Fiji’s labour market not working for local employers
Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation CEO, Edward Bernard says Fiji needs to do more to reintegrate workers returning from overseas seasonal employment schemes back into
Valenitabua and Dr Gounder appear on fijivillage Straight Talk
The show will focus on the work of the Commission, the processes involved, their timeline and issues surrounding concerns regarding the process of getting nationwide cons
Watch Bernard and Dr Naisele on fijivillage Straight Talk on the National Skills Gap Survey Report
Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation CEO, Edward Bernard and Fiji Higher Education Commission Director, Doctor Eci Naisele will appear on fijivillage Straight Talk With
Concerns raised on whether constitution review process is being rushed
Concerns have been raised on whether Fiji’s Constitution review process is being rushed, as the Constitution Review Commission confirms it has six months to comple
Number of submissions will not automatically decide constitutional changes - Constitution Review Commission
The Constitution Review Commission says the number of submissions received on a particular issue will not necessarily determine whether it will be recommended for change
Blue and green system to guide voters as Fiji prepares for General and Local Government Elections
As Fiji prepares for a potentially intense electoral season, a new colour-coded system, blue for the General Election and green for the Local Government Elections, will g
53 villages and informal settlements to also take part in local government elections
More Fijians, including those living in 53 villages and informal settlements within the municipal boundaries, will be part of the next local government elections in Septe
Valenitabua and Dr Gounder appear on fijivillage Straight Talk
Chairman of the Constitution Review Commission, Sevuloni Valenitabua and Commission member, Doctor Neelesh Gounder, will appear on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Na
Valenitabua and Dr Gounder to appear on fijivillage Straight Talk at 7pm Wednesday
Chairman of the Constitution Review Commission, Sevuloni Valenitabua and Commission member, Doctor Neelesh Gounder will appear on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Nar
Local government elections will directly impact community services
Who sits on your town or city council will directly affect services in your community — from cleaner streets to better roads and drainage. That is the message from
Watch: Supervisor of Elections on fijivillage Straight Talk
Supervisor of Elections, Ana Mataiciwa will appear on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan at 7 tonight. The show will focus on the upcoming municipal council
Herbal medicine and witchcraft beliefs contributing to late cancer diagnosis - Dr Waisele
Early diagnosis of childhood cancer is very important as it can be a determinant between life and death, however many children in Fiji are brought to hospital too late, a
WATCH: Adi Tulia and Hereniko on fijivillage Straight Talk
Writer and filmmaker from Ra, Adi Tulia Nacola and Rotuma's first and only playwright, award-winning filmmaker and full professor, Vilsoni Hereniko appear on fijivillage
Alumita Seru calls for more awareness and support after daughter’s cancer battle
A mother, whose daughter battled blood cancer and whose family had to move from Labasa to Suva for treatment, is calling for greater awareness, early detection and better