Education

Fiji fears losing teachers to overseas opportunities

There are fears that Fiji stands to lose more teachers to other countries, as the Education Ministry says around 900 teachers in the last year applied for leave to visit overseas, of which only 48 percent have returned.

January 4, 2024 6:55 am
 

Rugby League

Silktails first trial match to be confirmed

The Fiji Airways Kaiviti Silktails will have two trial matches before the Jersey Flegg Cup competition.

January 4, 2024 6:44 am
 

Business

Jaduram unveils plans for town beautification

Labasa Town Council Special Administrator Chair, Paul Jaduram, says he will focus on beautifying the area and building more recreational parks and centres for the youth.

January 4, 2024 6:43 am
 

Education

67 percent pass rate for Year 8

The Education Ministry recorded a pass rate of 67 percent for the Fiji Year Eight Examination last year, compared to 62 percent in 2022.

January 4, 2024 6:40 am
 

Football

Rudiger earns leaders Real Madrid narrow win against Mallorca

Antonio Rudiger’s second-half goal earned LaLiga leaders Real Madrid a 1-0 home win over Mallorca this morning, extending their unbeaten league run to 13 games.

January 4, 2024 6:40 am
 

Tennis

I'll be okay, says Djokovic amid injury

Novak Djokovic expects to be back in full shape for the Australian Open starting next week after a wrist injury prevented him from finding his best level during a 6-4 6-4 defeat by Alex de Minaur.

January 4, 2024 6:40 am
 

News

AG tackles vacant positions

Attorney General Siromi Turaga has addressed the challenges faced in filling vacant positions at the Attorney-General’s Office.

January 4, 2024 6:34 am
 

Cricket

South Africa captain Elgar has no regrets after crazy day v India

South Africa will fancy their chances of victory if they can set India a target of 100 or more although captain Dean Elgar was at a loss to explain a frenetic opening day of the second and final test at Newlands.

January 4, 2024 6:33 am
 

News

Permanent secretaries urged to follow proper guidelines

The Public Service Commission has issued a strong statement to all permanent secretaries to abide by the rules and regulations when dealing with any investment agreement.

January 4, 2024 6:27 am
 

Golf

McIlroy says he was too judgmental of LIV golfers

Four-time major champion Rory McIlroy says he regrets being too quick to judge players who joined the Saudi Arabia-backed LIV Golf and now accepts it is part of the sport.

January 4, 2024 6:24 am
 

News

Ministry works on strengthening birth registration

Attorney General Siromi Turaga has stressed the significance of fortifying birth registration processes as a strategic response to the challenges encountered by teenagers and young mothers.

January 4, 2024 6:15 am
 

News

FWCC highlights plans for this year

The Fiji Women’s Crisis Center is setting national-level plans this year to improve their services and help more people affected by growing domestic violence cases in the country.

January 4, 2024 6:09 am

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