Court

Businessman jailed for seven years over PWD scam

A businessman and owner of Professional Stationery Services found guilty of obtaining a financial advantage and attempting to pervert the course of justice has been sentenced to seven years imprisonment.

February 20, 2024 4:20 pm
 

Health

Dr Tudravu appointed as PS Health

Dr. Jemesa Tudravu has been appointed the Permanent Secretary for Health and Medical Services under the agreement of the Prime Minister and the Public Service Commission.

February 20, 2024 4:18 pm
 

News

Singh emphasizes fair assessment for minimum wage rate

As part of the labor law review, the Coalition government is re-looking at the national minimum wage, which is of national interest.

February 20, 2024 4:15 pm
 

News

MP testifies on mental health impact of social media videos

Government MP Lenora Qereqeretabua has revealed in court that her mental well-being suffered due to a series of videos posted by self-proclaimed social media publisher Kishore Kumar.

February 20, 2024 4:08 pm
 

News

Strengthening border control surveillance

The United Nations Development Programme and the Japanese government are joining forces to bolster border control efforts in Fiji and the Pacific.

February 20, 2024 4:02 pm
 

News

$250,000 invested in Vunisea market

The newly upgraded Vunisea Farmers Market facility has 38 stalls, a restaurant and washroom facilities.

February 20, 2024 3:28 pm
 

News

New research to investigate child poverty in Fiji

A collaboration between UNICEF Pacific and the Ministry of Women and Children is underway which will investigate child poverty through the National Multi-Dimensional Overlapping Deprivation Analysis (N-MODA).

February 20, 2024 3:09 pm
 

Health

Study calls for action on child nutrition

A recent study by Dikoda Limited in collaboration with UNICEF Pacific has thrown the spotlight on the state of school food environments in the country, revealing a concerning lack of healthy options for children.

February 20, 2024 12:57 pm
 

News

Usamate raises concerns over delayed Viria water project

Opposition Member Jone Usamate has expressed concerns about the delayed opening of the Viria Water Project.

February 20, 2024 12:32 pm
 

News

Navakavu contributes to National Development Plan

The Navakavu tribe, encompassing five villages and seven clans along the Suva to Lami corridor has proactively advanced in the completion of their strategic development plan 2024-2028.

February 20, 2024 12:26 pm
 

News

Ministry unveils development initiatives and challenges

Head of Strategic Planning at the Ministry of Finance Kamal Krishnan Gounder has highlighted key development initiatives and challenges uncovered by the team.

February 20, 2024 11:36 am
 

News

New N-MODA initiative to quantify child poverty

UNICEF Pacific and the Ministry of Women, Children and Social Protection have launched the National Multi-Dimensional Overlapping Deprivation Analysis (N-MODA) initiative.

February 20, 2024 11:24 am

End of content

No more pages to load