News

FEO used $22.1m to conduct 2018 General Election

Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Professor Biman Prasad has revealed that the budget allocated to the Fijian Elections Office for the 2018 General Election was $20.4 million.

April 4, 2023 4:53 pm
 

News

CID investigates assault video

Officers from the Criminal Investigations Department and Southern Division have taken into custody the man who was captured on video assaulting a youth for allegedly stealing his phone.

April 4, 2023 4:50 pm
 

Education

Closure of technical colleges exacerbated the skills gap: Singh

The gaps that are created by skilled migration has been exacerbated by the closure of technical colleges.

April 4, 2023 4:43 pm
 

Health

Ministry faces staffing shortage as nurses leave workforce

The Health Ministry lost 800 nurses from its workforce in the last 12 months, which includes nurses who have moved to the Aspen Hospitals in Lautoka and Ba.

April 4, 2023 4:34 pm
 

Business

Tuna industry contributes $200 million to GDP

The tuna industry currently contributes around 0.8% to the country’s gross domestic product, which is equivalent to $200 million.

April 4, 2023 4:27 pm
 

News

Navigation system to be upgraded

The Ministry of Land and Mineral Resource is working on modernizing its geodetic datum.

April 4, 2023 4:18 pm
 

Business

Fiji Airways flying to Narita again

Fiji Airways is spreading its wings to Narita once again, opening up a world of adventure and possibilities for travellers.

April 4, 2023 2:36 pm
 

Education

377 teachers resign to date

The Education Ministry is trying to fill teaching positions following the resignation of 377 teachers.

April 4, 2023 12:54 pm
 

Parliament

Misogynist comments against female politicians: Tabuya

Research has revealed that 83 percent of the comments directed at female politicians on social media were sexist and misogynist, says Women’s Minister Lynda Tabuya.

April 4, 2023 12:46 pm
 

News

Some education ministry staff under investigation: Radrodro

Education Minister Aseri Radrodro says they might be forced to consider taking action against some of the staff who allegedly campaigned for the former Minister Premila Kumar and Head of Human Resources Hem Chand in the 2022 General Election.

April 4, 2023 12:30 pm
 

News

Government approves $500,000 for Girmit day celebrations

The Government has approved $500,000 for the Girmit day celebrations which includes a two-day conference.

April 4, 2023 12:20 pm
 

News

Violence against women should be declared a national crisis: Tabuya

The trends of violence against women in Fiji is a national shame according to Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation Lynda Tabuya.

April 4, 2023 12:15 pm

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