Over 20 mother-to-child HIV cases recorded in Fiji last year
More than 20 cases of mother-to-child HIV transmission in Fiji were recorded in the country last year. This has been confirmed by Health Ministry’s Head of Fami
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Infrastructure development, health, education and better service delivery will be the focus of the budget – Prof. Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad says the government’s focus for the upcoming national budget will be continuing to improve in
Consultation for those willing to contribute, not entire communities – Prof. Prasad
Following concerns about low turnout during consultations, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says it was not about getting the whole
Health, infrastructure and education questions raised during budget consultation
Health, infrastructure and education issues were discussed during the budget consultations held at the Rishikul Sanatan College Hall. Members attending the consultatio
Lack of essential medical supplies affects surgeries at the cath lab
It is challenging to be completely self-sufficient when operating in Fiji due to ongoing shortages of essential medical supplies — including basic items such as su
Palm Sunday brings hope, peace, unity and the importance of love and care for our children
Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro is encouraging children to take this moment to reflect and appreciate the contribution of their families, teachers, and friends to t
Drua goes down fighting 43-20 against the Highlanders
The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua went down fighting 43-20 against the Highlanders in round 9 of the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific. The Highlanders started strong, scor
Major change : People from Fiji can be granted a Visitor Visa to be able to visit New Zealand multiple times within a 24-month period
Great news for the people of Fiji and our fellow Pacific islanders as the New Zealand government has announced that from 6th July this year, people from Pacific Islands f
Fiji’s women outperforming men in education and employment – Kiran
Fiji is seeing women succeed at levels higher than men in both education and economic opportunities, signaling a significant shift towards gender equality. Minister fo
Valelevu fire contained as two homes destroyed
Firefighters have managed to put out the fire that has destroyed two homes at Kanace Road in Valelevu. According to eye witnesses, the fire started from the house on t
Ministry declares dengue outbreak for the Central Division as 1,090 confirmed cases
A dengue fever outbreak has been declared for the Central Division following the number surpassing the threshold for an outbreak in the division. The Health Ministry s
FWRM and FWCC call for 30% of seats to be reserved in Parliament
The decline in political representation of women in the three national elections under the current electoral system is an embarrassment and cultural, social, economic and
Calls made for more women participation in Parliament but views on reserved seats for women differs during Electoral Act consultation
Calls for more women participation have been made during the consultation on the Electoral Act but there were different views shared on women having reserved seats in Par
IWA delivers 10 cartons of saline solution to CWM Children’s Hospital
The International Women’s Association (Fiji) delivered 10 cartons of saline solution to the CWM Hospital Children’s Ward yesterday afternoon, on top of the
FICAC finds no criminal offence committed in the appointment of Dr Nakarawa’s wife
FICAC has confirmed that no criminal offence was committed in the appointment of Dr Jalesi Nakarawa’s wife to the position of a Nurse-Practitioner within the Fiji
Online Safety Commission condemns homophobic remarks about a child who is fighting for his life
The Online Safety Commission has condemned the homophobic and harmful remarks made on social media about a child who is fighting for his life. Commissioner Filipe Bat
Fire contained at USP Lower Campus
A fire that broke out at the University of the South Pacific’s Lower Campus in Laucala this morning has been successfully contained by the National Fire Authority.
Break the silence on menopause as many women are suffering
A call is being made to break the silence on menopause as there is very little understanding of what menopause is, resulting in many women suffering in silence. This h
Raju files complaint against man who allegedly asked foreigner for party donations and said no receipts will be issued
Shailendra Raju, who was a campaigner for the People’s Alliance in the 2022 general elections and also a former executive of the Fiji Labour Party and former Priva
We are actively working to resolve all pending salary payment issue - Radrodro
Following concerns by many teachers on the delay in payment of their salary and FNFP contributions, Minister for Education, Aseri Radrodro says they are actively working
Woman charged with manslaughter after allegedly leaving 18-month-old grandson unsupervised
A 51-year-old woman was charged with one count of manslaughter arising from breach of duty after she allegedly left her 18-month-old grandson unsupervised which resulted