News

Fiji and China to collaborate on drug rehabilitation efforts

Fiji Corrections Services Commissioner Dr. Jalesi Nakarawa has shared the vision with Chinese Ambassador to Fiji Zhou Jian to establish a rehabilitation center for drug and sexual offenders.

November 28, 2024 10:29 am
 

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October inflation declines to 3.6 percent

The Reserve Bank of Fiji in its latest economic review has stated that the annual headline inflation was 3.6 percent in October, lower than the 4.2 percent in September.

November 28, 2024 10:13 am
 

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Minister Tabuya sounds alarm on opioid misuse in Fiji

Fiji is facing an escalating crisis as reports emerge of pharmacies allegedly selling opioids without prescriptions, raising alarm among health authorities.

November 28, 2024 6:47 am
 

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New shelter for street boys opened in Samabula

Twelve boys under 17, previously living on the streets, have found refuge in a newly established shelter in Samabula, Suva.

November 28, 2024 6:36 am
 

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Neglect fuels abuse among children

The alarming increase in child neglect has directly fueled the surge in child abuse, with shocking statistics that have revealed the devastating consequences of inaction on the issue.

November 28, 2024 6:25 am
 

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Prasad praises COP29 deal despite disappointment over SIDS demands

While Fiji and its neighbouring small island states are dissatisfied with the COP29 outcome in Baku, Azerbaijan Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Professor Biman Prasad says a deal is better than no deal.

November 28, 2024 6:17 am
 

Court

Meli Bainimarama behind bars for 28 months

Former Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama’s son Meli Bainimarama has been sentenced to 28 months in prison, with a non-parole period of 14 months.

November 28, 2024 6:08 am
 

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Suspended DPP refuses to take part in tribunal hearing

Suspended Director of Public Prosecutions Christopher Pryde has stated that he will not take part in a tribunal hearing on Monday in relation to the allegations against him.

November 28, 2024 5:54 am
 

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LTA CEO warns public against obstructing officers

Land Transport Authority Chief Executive Irimaia Rokosawa warns the public to exercise sound judgment when interacting with enforcement officers.

November 28, 2024 5:44 am
 

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Joyful start to the holidays

Colgate Palmolive and Damodar are teaming up to celebrate the Christmas season with a special tree-lighting ceremony.

November 28, 2024 5:37 am
 

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PM awaits Tikoduadua’s return

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka said he has yet to meet with Home Affairs and Immigration Minister, Pio Tikoduadua, in relation to his offer to temporarily step aside to allow a probe into the Grace Road passport saga.

November 27, 2024 5:00 pm
 

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Anthony says Apted not familiar with employer-worker talks

Fiji Trades Unions Congress national secretary Felix Anthony says while prominent lawyer Jon Apted may have extensive experience in labour law, he has not appraised himself with the process agreed to with the Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation and Government on the labour law review that has been ongoing for the last 11 years.

November 27, 2024 4:54 pm

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