Health

Obesity crisis a national threat as women hardest hit: Dr Lalabalavu

Minister for Health Dr Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu has issued a strong warning that obesity and diabetes are among Fiji’s most urgent health threats, with women disproportionately affected.

March 19, 2026 1:27 pm
 

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Social media fuels teen anxiety

Heavy social media use is increasingly contributing to anxiety and low self-esteem among teenagers.

March 19, 2026 1:22 pm
 

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Inter-ministerial cooperation to tackle growing drug threat

A whole-of-government response remains critical to confronting growing illicit drug trafficking in Fiji.

March 19, 2026 1:19 pm
 

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Government pushes to turn farmers into commercial producers

The Ministry of Agriculture is ramping up efforts to transform subsistence farmers into commercial producers, placing a stronger focus on youth, women, and market-driven agriculture.

March 19, 2026 1:16 pm
 

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Kava taboo for women clarified by Vanua Qoibau leaders

Traditional leaders of Vanua Qoibau have clarified that the taboo on kava consumption for women applies only within the vanua.

March 19, 2026 1:14 pm
 

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Former PM and Police Chief deny mutiny allegations

Former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and former Commissioner of Police Sitiveni Qiliho have both pleaded not guilty to mutiny-related charges laid against them.

March 19, 2026 10:23 am
 

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Over 12,700 seek mental health support

More than 12,700 people sought help for mental health and social issues through Empower Pacific between 2023 and late 2025.

March 19, 2026 10:12 am
 

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Government appoints fuel controller and advisory committee

The government has taken precautionary steps to strengthen Fiji’s fuel supply resilience in response to global uncertainties.

March 19, 2026 10:11 am
 

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Illegal worker recruitment under scrutiny

The Ministry of Employment has raised concerns over cases involving unregistered recruitment agencies illegally bringing workers into the country and placing them with different employers.

March 19, 2026 10:11 am
 

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Security breach averted at government building

An individual was apprehended by the police at the Government Buildings yesterday after displaying suspicious behaviour within the Office of the Prime Minister.

March 19, 2026 10:08 am
 

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Stay application challenges Rokoika’s Acting appointment 

The joint stay application for former Deputy Prime Ministers Manoa Kamikamica and Professor Biman Prasad commenced yesterday at the Suva High Court before Justice Siainiu Fa’alogo Bull.

March 19, 2026 7:30 am
 

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Electoral system included in constitution review

The Constitution Review Commission will include an assessment of the electoral system incorporated in the 2013 Constitution.

March 19, 2026 7:22 am

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