Climate Change

GGGI’s project to strengthen Fiji’s climate resilience

Permanent Secretary for Environment Dr. Sivendra Michael warns that Fiji could lose approximately $675 million to climate-induced disasters over the next 50 years.

August 13, 2024 11:05 am
 

Crime

Man to front court for allegedly assaulting a minor

A 70-year old man has been charged and will be produced at the Navua Magistrates Court today, for allegedly indecently assaulting a 12-year-old girl.

August 13, 2024 9:36 am
 

News

Crucial meeting underway in Nadi

South Pacific Senior Youth Officials have gathered in Nadi to discuss ways to address the challenges facing the youth of the region.

August 13, 2024 9:21 am
 

Business

Fiji Water launches community emergency response team

In a proactive approach towards resilience to natural disasters the Fiji Water Foundation has launched its Community Emergency Response Team with the Tikina Naiyalayala Development Committee.

August 13, 2024 9:14 am
 

News

GCC Chair calls for grassroots approach to combat drug abuse

Great Council of Chiefs Chair Ratu Viliame Seruvakula, emphasizes that addressing issues like drug abuse at the village and provincial levels requires a comprehensive approach that starts at the grassroots.

August 13, 2024 7:00 am
 

News

Increase in school meth cases, more girls using marijuana

The National Substance Abuse Advisory Council has recorded an increase in cases of methamphetamine in schools, from four cases last year to seven cases so far this year.

August 13, 2024 6:58 am
 

News

More focus on capitalizing investments

With nearly $2 billion worth of potential investment opportunities on the horizon, the focus is now on strategically capitalizing on these prospects to drive economic growth and development.

August 13, 2024 6:33 am
 

News

MOU to upskill SCC staff

The Suva City Council has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Pacific Polytech for the professional development of SCC staff.

August 13, 2024 6:24 am
 

News

Farmers urged to stop burning ratoon crops

Sugar Research Institute of Fiji Chief Executive Vinesh Kumar says farmers should avoid burning ratoon crops once harvesting is over.

August 13, 2024 6:12 am
 

News

Gavoka assumes Acting PM role

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation Viliame Gavoka is Acting Prime Minister while Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka is away on an official trip to China.

August 13, 2024 6:09 am
 

Health

Mohammed highlights health equity in meeting

A team from the Ministry of Health and Medical Services’ Wellness division recently had a successful meeting with Australia’s First Nations Ambassador Justin Mohammed, where key health issues were discussed.

August 13, 2024 5:56 am
 

News

1.31m active sims in Fiji: Minister

Fiji currently has around 1.31 million mobile phone active users, which is more than Fiji’s population, of which the majority are youths or Generation Z.

August 12, 2024 4:50 pm

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