Health

MoH faces drug shortages, struggles to meet medicine demand

The Health Ministry is at the mercy of the supply chain as it faces shortages of critical drugs and struggles to meet the demand for essential medicines.

November 29, 2024 6:44 am
 

News

Investigation commences on passport saga

A team from the Criminal Investigation Department is currently investigating the Grace Road passport saga and a woman’s complaint.

November 29, 2024 6:40 am
 

Health

Fiji underinvesting in its health sector: Report

World Bank Health Specialist Dr Mesulame Namedre says that Fiji has a history of underinvesting in its health sector compared to its upper-middle-income country peers.

November 29, 2024 6:37 am
 

Court

Proposed evidence not enough to detain Kim, says Tuilevuka

Lautoka High Court Judge Justice Anare Tuilevuka has ruled that the state’s proposed additional evidence in the case against Grace Road Group President Daniel Kim and Dr. Sung Jin Lee does not justify their continued indefinite detention.

November 29, 2024 6:26 am
 

News

Jian urges cooperation in the Pacific

Chinese Ambassador to Fiji, Zhou Jian, has called for collaborative efforts among international partners to support development in the South Pacific amidst ongoing geopolitical discourse involving major powers.

November 29, 2024 6:15 am
 

News

Architects acknowledge support

The Fiji Architects Association is pushing for a future of sustainable infrastructure in the face of climate change threats.

November 29, 2024 6:04 am
 

News

Villages unaware of government development links

The government, through the Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways, is urging iTaukei communities to become more aware of the government’s support programs.

November 29, 2024 6:00 am
 

News

FCS and RBF ink financial inclusion deal

In a bid to ensure inmates can better reintegrate into society, the Fiji Corrections Service has initiated discussions with the Reserve Bank of Fiji to explore their access to essential banking services while incarcerated.

November 29, 2024 5:54 am
 

News

GR President Kim bailed

Grace Road President Daniel Kim has been granted bail.

November 28, 2024 4:58 pm
 

Health

NCDs cost Fiji about $591m annually

Non-communicable diseases are estimated to cost Fiji about $591 million annually in both direct and indirect costs, such as lost working days, says World Bank Health Specialist Dr Mesulame Namedre.

November 28, 2024 4:43 pm
 

News

Improper waste disposal a concern for Nadi Town Council

The Nadi Town Council has raised serious concerns regarding the rubbish issue in the Tourist Town.

November 28, 2024 4:30 pm
 

News

Key issues to be discussed at Fisheries meeting

Issues like issues like Crew Labour Standards, climate change, seabird conservation, and North Pacific Strap Marlin are expected to be addressed during the 21st Western Central Pacific fisheries commission.

November 28, 2024 4:24 pm

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