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Ministry of Finance reviews Audit Act

The Ministry of Finance through the Office of the Auditor General has undertaken a comprehensive review of the 1969 Audit Act with the focus on its amendment in order to align its functions with the ideal practice that meets both local and international standards.

October 3, 2024 5:32 am
 

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Efforts undertaken to manage ciguatera fish poisoning

Minister for Fisheries and Forestry, Alitia Bainivalu highlighted the Government’s efforts in managing ciguatera fish poisoning or Damu or red snapper in the country, in parliament yesterday.

October 3, 2024 5:06 am
 

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Elderly woman passes away after sustaining burns

Police have confirmed that the 79-year-old woman who sustained burns has passed away this morning.

October 2, 2024 4:50 pm
 

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Fiji's HIV epidemic surges

Fiji now ranks as the second fastest-growing HIV epidemic in the Asia-Pacific region, only behind the Philippines, with HIV killing 25 people in 2021.

October 2, 2024 4:42 pm
 

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Kiran urges action on elderly mental health

Assistant Minister for Women Sashi Kiran has expressed deep concern following the passing of a 79-year-old woman who was admitted to Lautoka Hospital after sustaining burns in an alleged self-harm incident in Rakiraki yesterday.

October 2, 2024 4:38 pm
 

Business

Short supply as season nears end

As the sugarcane crushing season approaches its conclusion, growers have supplied over 1 million tons of cane.

October 2, 2024 4:35 pm
 

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Early warning system dialogue crucial

Early warning systems are not just about saving lives but also about building resilience, protecting livelihoods, and safeguarding our communities.

October 2, 2024 4:27 pm
 

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625 Justices of the Peace across Fiji

The government has appointed another 84 Justices of the Peace in the last six months, bringing the total number of JPs across the country to 625.

October 2, 2024 4:19 pm
 

Business

Digicel offers $48K community grant

In commemoration of its 16th anniversary, Digicel Fiji has offered a $48,000 grant to fund the development of communities across the country.

October 2, 2024 4:10 pm
 

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Police arrest 12 in nationwide drug raids

In the past 48 hours, 12 individuals have been arrested across various locations around the country for the alleged unlawful possession of illicit drugs.

October 2, 2024 2:43 pm
 

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RFMF launches Poppy Appeal

The 2024 Poppy Appeal was officially launched yesterday at the Republic of Fiji Military Forces’ Stanley Brown Naval Base in Suva.

October 2, 2024 2:28 pm
 

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Kamikamica calls for evidence of intimidation

Deputy Prime Minister Manoa Kamikamica says he did meet with former Acting Deputy Commissioner Francis Puleiwai on several occasions but not over issues she claims.

October 2, 2024 1:06 pm

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