Education

39% dropout rate among secondary school students

A recent Fiji Education Staff Appointment report has shed light on a concerning educational crisis in Fiji, with 39% of 90,000 students dropping out between Years 8 and 12 in the past few years.

May 9, 2024 6:37 am
 

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Correction service (amendment) bill 2024

Cabinet has endorsed the tabling of the Corrections Service (Amendment) Bill 2024 in parliament.

May 9, 2024 6:29 am
 

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Bus operators call for rural road upgrades in the north

A major bus operator in the Northern Division has expressed disappointment and concerns about the road conditions in the outer rural and remote areas of Vanua Levu.

May 9, 2024 6:16 am
 

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Fiji and China discuss agri-business ventures

The Agriculture Ministry hopes to create more partnerships with possible investors, especially in large-scale production technologies.

May 9, 2024 5:54 am
 

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Japanese Ambassador commends Fiji Police

Japanese Ambassador to Fiji, Rokuichiro Michii, has commended the Fiji Police Force’s effort in providing security to a number of their visiting delegates as well as their citizens who are living in Fiji.

May 9, 2024 5:43 am
 

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FMA president raises questions

Fijian Media Association President Rosi Tamani-Doviverata has raised concerns about the effectiveness of the open-door policy that the government has put in place.

May 8, 2024 4:52 pm
 

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Remodeling of PWD for rural maintenance

The Cabinet has approved the remodelling of the Public Works Department within the Ministry of Public Works, Meteorological Services and Transport to effectively manage infrastructure development in rural areas.

May 8, 2024 4:35 pm
 

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Quality education for Lau students

The Lau Education Charitable Trust is taking action to improve infrastructure and support systems in order to address the challenges that the Lau Group education system is facing.

May 8, 2024 4:25 pm
 

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Cabinet announces increase in gravel and sand royalties

The Cabinet has made a major decision regarding increasing gravel and sand royalties.

May 8, 2024 4:15 pm
 

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Dr.Subramani explains the significance Girmit Day

The commemoration of the 145th anniversary of the arrival of indentured labourers from India provides a platform for story-telling and history-sharing.

May 8, 2024 4:10 pm
 

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Fiji Water committed to resolving issues with striking workers

Fiji Water says it is ready in its commitment to resolving the ongoing dispute with the workers’ union.

May 8, 2024 3:35 pm
 

Climate Change

World's record-breaking temperature streak extends through April

The world just experienced its hottest April on record, extending an 11-month streak in which every month set a temperature record, the European Union’s climate change monitoring service said.

May 8, 2024 3:01 pm

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