News

Justice Temo urges politicians to clarify drug offender penalties

Acting Chief Justice Salesi Temo has called on politicians to assist the court to define penalties for drug offenders.

November 22, 2024 4:55 pm
 

Rugby

Ireland coach trust rookies

Loads and loads of potential is how Andy Farrell described the selection of Cormac Izuchukwu and Gus McCarthy for their international debuts against the Flying Fijians on Sunday at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

November 22, 2024 4:44 pm
 

News

Former MPs constitutional redress application struck out

The Suva High Court has struck out former FijiFirst Member of Parliament Vijendra Prakash’s constitutional redress application, ordering him to pay $2,000 to the Attorney General’s Office.

November 22, 2024 4:40 pm
 

News

Immigration Director steps aside pending investigation

Immigration Director Amelia Komaisavai has been asked to step aside while investigations into the issuance of passports linked to the Grace Road Group is conducted.

November 22, 2024 4:40 pm
 

Health

Healthcare under strain, 100s of critical medicines in short supply

President of the Fiji Medical Association Dr Alipate Vakamocea says the country’s health system is facing a growing crisis, with shortages of over 100 essential and critical medicines and equipment failures.

November 22, 2024 4:36 pm
 

Athletics

Vakatawa happy to help

Since his daughter is competing in the upcoming Fiji Primary Schools Tuckers Ice Cream games, Tomasi Vakatawa has taken the initiative to help members of Team Nasinu prepare for the tournament.

November 22, 2024 4:34 pm
 

Health

MoH confirms superbug-related cases

The Ministry of Health confirms that there have been cases antibiotic-resistant organisms isolated at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital, but each case is managed with strict clinical oversight to protect patients and staff.

November 22, 2024 4:30 pm
 

Weightlifting

Weightlifting Fiji's successful year draws more interest

Weightlifting Fiji coach Henry Elder is thrilled about the continued growing interest in the sport and the emergence of young talent eager to participate.

November 22, 2024 4:25 pm
 

News

Workforce issues raised during TOPEX conference

Fiji is grappling with a major workforce crisis with the loss of 15 per cent of its skilled and semi-skilled workforce, says Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation (FCEF) president Vinay Narsey.

November 22, 2024 4:23 pm
 

News

Fiji carbon market framework launch at COP29

Fiji’s National Carbon Market Strategy roadmap was launched by Attorney General Graham Leung at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan.

November 22, 2024 4:16 pm
 

Football

Match physicality a challenge for AuFFI Australia All-Stars

The AuFFI Australia All-Stars, under the guidance of head coach Eswa Nadan, are bracing for the intense physicality of local Fijian teams as they prepare for the Flick Hygiene Pacific Community Cup next week.

November 22, 2024 4:16 pm
 

News

Secretary Austin arrives

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin has arrived in the country.

November 22, 2024 3:52 pm

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