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Chinese Exhibition begins, Ambassador says biggest trade show in Pacific

The Vodafone Arena today hosted the largest Trade Exhibition of the People’s Republic of China.

November 21, 2024 2:53 pm
 

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Rural Development Framework consultations begins

The Ministry of Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management has commenced its first national consultation workshop for the Eastern Division on the review of the Integrated Rural Development Framework (IRDF).

November 21, 2024 2:43 pm
 

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Unsentenced persons in prisons increases due to court backlog

Despite the construction of new courts and increase in Legal Aid Commission (LAC) offices across the country, the number of unsentenced persons detained in prisons has increased.

November 21, 2024 2:35 pm
 

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Usamate calls for probe into Grace Road

Opposition parliamentarian Jone Usamate has labelled alleged physical abuse reports by a Grace Road staff member as “shocking and reprehensible.”

November 21, 2024 2:30 pm
 

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Western Division becomes drug hotspot for youth

The geographical analysis of drug cases in the country since 2019 reveals the Western Division as the emerging hotspot.

November 21, 2024 12:54 pm
 

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Alarming rise in child abuse cases

Serious concerns over the growing issue of child violence in environments that should be safe, like homes has been raised.

November 21, 2024 12:46 pm
 

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Fiji open to investment despite Grace Road's setback

Trade Minister Manoa Kamikamica has responded to Grace Road Group’s announcement today that it will cease new projects and expansion efforts in Fiji.

November 21, 2024 12:37 pm
 

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Call for women, youth in politics

Women and youth make up almost half of the population, yet their representation in decision-making roles particularly in Parliament and local government remains underrepresented.

November 21, 2024 12:25 pm
 

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Qoma villagers urged to register for assistance

Qoma Village headman Joeli Cagica says registering villagers into the iTaukei Lands and Fisheries Commission is one of their biggest issues.

November 21, 2024 12:06 pm
 

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Drug offenses in Fiji spike

Acting Deputy Commissioner of Police Sakeo Raikaci has revealed a concerning drug statistic for Fiji for the period between 2019 and last year.

November 21, 2024 11:17 am
 

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Sugar farmers left out of climate finance

Despite Fiji being one of the most climate-vulnerable regions in the world, not a single sugar cane farmer in Fiji has directly accessed a cent from any pool of climate finance.

November 21, 2024 11:15 am
 

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Legal challenges force Grace Road to pause projects

The Grace Road Group has announced a halt to its new projects and business expansion plans.

November 21, 2024 9:40 am

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