News

13 new development projects for Macuata

Minister for iTaukei Affairs Ifereimi Vasu has unveiled 28 new projects under a development plan in the Northern Division for roads, water, electricity, and airport upgrades.

November 29, 2024 4:13 pm
 

Business

New tech hub boosts innovation

Technology is increasingly becoming an integral part of our everyday lives, and it is encouraging to see women being given opportunities to work in fields that specialize in this industry.

November 29, 2024 4:00 pm
 

News

FCS considers solarization project

Fiji Corrections Services Commissioner Dr Jalesi Nakarawa met with Indian High Commission Palaniswamy Karthigeyan today to discuss the introduction of solar energy systems in corrections facilities.

November 29, 2024 3:20 pm
 

News

Severe thunderstorm warning

A severe thunderstorm warning for heavy rainfall is now in force for the western half of Viti Levu.

November 29, 2024 3:12 pm
 

News

National craft exhibition concludes today

The Fiji Arts Council is currently hosting the national craft exhibition on the lawn of its office at the Stephens Building in Suva.

November 29, 2024 3:04 pm
 

Education

Male USP student breaks silence on lecturer’s alleged harassment

Following allegations of sexual harassment by some odd 30 female students at the University of the South Pacific, a male student has come forward to share troubling accounts of alleged sexual misconduct by a lecturer.

November 29, 2024 12:56 pm
 

News

Ripple effect of drug abuse worsens societal challenges warns Rakikau

The hike in drug abuse cases is causing a domino effect on societal challenges, warns Substance Abuse Advisory Council AOD Specialized Counsellor, Vilisimani Rakikau.

November 29, 2024 12:43 pm
 

News

Fiji's health system faces urgent overhaul amid NCD crisis

While Fiji has made important achievements including almost halving its child mortality rate between 1975 and 2020, and low out-of-pocket spending for patients, its health system faces serious challenges.

November 29, 2024 12:30 pm
 

Health

State pharmacy says medicine demand is a major challenge

Fiji’s medicine shortage is a result of growing demand versus major storage challenges for the Fiji Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Services Centre.

November 29, 2024 12:28 pm
 

News

German ambassador highlights role of art in climate action

The use of art as a medium to inspire climate action is growing, says German Ambassador to Fiji, Dr. Andreas Prothmann.

November 29, 2024 12:10 pm
 

News

$199.5m ADB loan to improve connectivity in Fiji

The Asian Development Bank has approved $199.5 million in loans and grants to fund the replacement of critical bridges on Fiji’s main island to improve domestic transport connectivity.

November 29, 2024 11:16 am
 

Fire

Family of five loses home in a fire

A family of five has been left homeless after their three-bedroom house was completely destroyed by a fire in Lajonia, Labasa, early this morning.

November 29, 2024 11:10 am

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