News

Increase in school meth cases, more girls using marijuana

The National Substance Abuse Advisory Council has recorded an increase in cases of methamphetamine in schools, from four cases last year to seven cases so far this year.

August 13, 2024 6:58 am
 

News

More focus on capitalizing investments

With nearly $2 billion worth of potential investment opportunities on the horizon, the focus is now on strategically capitalizing on these prospects to drive economic growth and development.

August 13, 2024 6:33 am
 

News

MOU to upskill SCC staff

The Suva City Council has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Pacific Polytech for the professional development of SCC staff.

August 13, 2024 6:24 am
 

News

Farmers urged to stop burning ratoon crops

Sugar Research Institute of Fiji Chief Executive Vinesh Kumar says farmers should avoid burning ratoon crops once harvesting is over.

August 13, 2024 6:12 am
 

News

Gavoka assumes Acting PM role

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation Viliame Gavoka is Acting Prime Minister while Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka is away on an official trip to China.

August 13, 2024 6:09 am
 

Health

Mohammed highlights health equity in meeting

A team from the Ministry of Health and Medical Services’ Wellness division recently had a successful meeting with Australia’s First Nations Ambassador Justin Mohammed, where key health issues were discussed.

August 13, 2024 5:56 am
 

News

1.31m active sims in Fiji: Minister

Fiji currently has around 1.31 million mobile phone active users, which is more than Fiji’s population, of which the majority are youths or Generation Z.

August 12, 2024 4:50 pm
 

Crime

Upward trend of illicit-drug cases

On average, around five cases of illicit drug activities were recorded daily between January and June this year, with 917 cases reported so far this year.

August 12, 2024 4:45 pm
 

News

GCC Chair calls for urgent review of legislations

The Great Council of Chiefs has emphasized the need for a critical review of existing legislations that have become obstacles for iTaukei resource owners.

August 12, 2024 4:38 pm
 

News

Cane burning deteriorates soil quality: Kumar

The Sugar Research Institute of Fiji has seen an increase in burnt canes being supplied to the mills, warning that this is harming the soil texture in fields.

August 12, 2024 4:23 pm
 

News

Calls for increased investment between India and Fiji

The Secretary East of India’s Ministry of External Affairs Shri Jaideep Mazumdar highlights the potential for increased investment and tourism between Fiji and India.

August 12, 2024 4:14 pm
 

News

Police officers urged to change public perception

The Fiji Police Force as an organisation is not corrupt, it’s the actions of a few that have created that perception says Acting Commissioner Juki Fong Chew.

August 12, 2024 2:57 pm

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