Health

CWMH turning a century old, 100 trees to mark centennial

The Colonial War Memorial Hospital will turn a century old in nine days, and a cleanup campaign is underway to mark the centennial.

November 25, 2023 11:56 am
 

News

USP Journalism students recognized

17 USP Journalism students have been recognized for their hard work, dedication, and exemplary storytelling during the 2023 Journalism Awards night.

November 25, 2023 11:44 am
 

News

Tikoduadua calls for urgent action to tackle drug crisis

Home Affairs Minister Pio Tikoduadua has declared the drug issue a national crisis, emphasizing the pressing need for a comprehensive solution to address the escalating challenges faced by the country.

November 25, 2023 7:58 am
 

News

Landowner issues stall $270m water project

The Ministry of Infrastructure is currently in the deliberation phase, considering a submission from the Vanua o Viria requesting free water supply once the million-dollar water project is operational.

November 25, 2023 7:46 am
 

Health

LTDD on the rise

The Ministry of Health is currently dealing with a notable increase in dengue cases.

November 25, 2023 7:36 am
 

Education

FTRA calls on teachers to renew their teaching licenses

94 teachers are being called by the Fiji Teachers Registration Authority to renew their registration.

November 25, 2023 7:15 am
 

News

Fiji gets $115 million for wind turbine projects

In a groundbreaking initiative to combat climate change and reduce reliance on traditional power sources, American-based company “Infinite Power Clean Energy PTE LTD” is set to invest $55 million USD, or $115 million, in the manufacturing and installation of 27 ultra-modern wind turbines across 27 locations in Fiji.

November 25, 2023 7:04 am
 

News

50,000 people leave Fijian workforce

In a concerning revelation at the Top Executive Conference in Nadi, Fiji’s Ministry of Finance Permanent Secretary, Shiri Gounder, says the nation has witnessed a significant decline in its workforce, with over 50,000 people departing for overseas in the last 19 months.

November 24, 2023 4:43 pm
 

Education

Boarding Grant adjustment aims for fairer resource distribution

The Education Minister has expressed concerns about the disparity in student enrollment between rural and urban classrooms.

November 24, 2023 4:34 pm
 

News

UN working across the Pacific to tackle skills shortages

The UN Resident Coordinator in Fiji, Dirk Wagener, emphasizes the collaborative efforts underway across the Pacific to tackle skills shortages and enhance labor accessibility.

November 24, 2023 4:26 pm
 

News

USP staff turns against the Vice Chancellor

The Association of the University of the South Pacific Staff says employees are up in arms at the decision by the Pro-Chancellor to disallow the Staff Paper on the agenda of the 96th Council Meeting that will convene later this month.

November 24, 2023 3:24 pm
 

News

10kg of drugs confiscated in Nadi

10kg of white substances believed to be methamphetamine have been confiscated in Nadi.

November 24, 2023 2:35 pm

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