81% children experienced violence in 2018 – UN Special Rep
Violence against children in Fiji is high and in 2021, 81 percent of the children were experiencing one form of violence in their circle of trust or by their caregiver.
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Rieko Ioane commits to All Blacks
Rieko Ioane has become the second All Black to re-sign with New Zealand Rugby until the end of the next Rugby World Cup cycle in 2027. Ioane who has played 59 Tests, j
It is wrong to say the current FRU board members are not fit for the job - Sorovaki
The current board members of the Fiji Rugby Union have been working really hard behind the scenes to get us to where we are and to say they are not fit to be part of the
Narube raises concerns on Economic Summit budget for kalavata and cocktail
Unity Fiji Party Leader and former Governor of the Reserve of Bank of Fiji, Savenaca Narube has raised concerns about some of the costs he sees within the National Econom
Nathan Hughes declares his Fiji ambition for World Cup
Former England No.8 Nathan Hughes has declared himself available to represent Fiji at the upcoming Rugby World Cup. It was the 2019 Six Nations when the back-rower won
Any comments on Pasikali’s cause of death cannot be made - FRU
The Fiji Rugby Union says the findings from the medical audit received on 20th March 2023 confirm that the late Pasikali Naevo was not in camp with the main Fijian Drua U
Verify information when dealing with companies and individuals operating through social media sites – Shandil
Customers must always verify information when dealing with companies and individuals operating through social media sites to avoid falling victim to scams and fraudulent
Nadolo to retire from professional rugby this year
Nemani Nadolo has taken to social media to confirm that 2023 will be his last year as a professional rugby player. The 35-year-old exited Leicester in November to take
Consumers experienced hair loss, scalp damage and even chemical burns after visiting hair and beauty salons – Consumer Council
The Consumer Council of Fiji has received 37 complaints against hair salons and beauty parlors since last year and a significant number of cases were pertaining to unsati
$12.057 million of taxpayers money paid in exclusive Govt newspaper advertising in the Fiji Sun from 2014-2022
$12.057 million of taxpayers money was paid by the FijiFirst Government in exclusive newspaper advertising in the Fiji Sun from 2014 to 2022. This is only for the gove
Five Fijians in Jones’ first Wallabies extended squad for 2023
New Wallabies head coach Eddie Jones has named his 2023 extended squad with the inclusion of five players with links to Fiji. Jones has named Waratahs’ winger M
The UN and Fiji are committed to working together to achieve the national development priorities - Samarasinha
The UN and the Government of Fiji are committed to working together to achieve the national development priorities, the Sustainable Development Goals, and other internati
Children take part in Palm Sunday service
Children and Christians around Fiji and the world are celebrating Palm Sunday today. Palm Sunday marks the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem and being greeted b
Ratu Epeli Ganilau laid to rest beside his parents
Former RFMF Commander and Great Council of Chiefs Chairman Ratu Epeli Ganilau has been laid to rest at the chiefly burial site of Delai Vuniduva in Somosomo, Taveuni.
Fijian pays $12,702 to two phony astrologer service providers through Facebook
The Consumer Council of Fiji is investigating a case whereby a Fijian paid $12,702 to two Indian Nationals based in Fiji who were advertising their phony astrologer servi
Ratu Epeli to be laid to rest in Somosomo on Friday
Former Commander of the Republic Fiji Military Forces and former Great Council of Chiefs Chairman, Ratu Epeli Ganilau will be laid to rest at his chiefly village in Vunid
Our vision and aim is to detect more children with congenital heart disease – Dr Krupali Tappoo
Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Heart Hospital has received a $250,000 medical transporter from the Government of Japan to help boost their screening efforts
189 children in Fiji given free heart surgeries at the Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Heart Hospital
189 children in Fiji have been provided with free heart surgeries from the Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Heart Hospital since its establishment. The Hospital has al
107 cases reported against taxi drivers since the beginning of 2022
107 cases have been reported against taxi drivers and operators to the Consumer Council of Fiji, since the beginning of January 2022 and they strongly believe that the to
Wakaniyasi was a true champion for all - Tabuya
Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation Lynda Tabuya says the late Joshko Wakaniyasi was a true champion for all. In a Facebook post, Tabuya says she just
Wakaniyasi, a hero gone too soon
The saying “not all heroes wear capes†rings true for Joshko Wakaniyasi who has been a one of the biggest champions for people living with disabilities. Ac