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Health ministry and VGML respond to gold mine accident

The Ministry of Health and the Vatukoula Gold Mine have responded to the recent case involving a Vatukoula Gold Mine employee, Amitesh Ram, who was injured in a workplace incident and has since become bedridden.

January 23, 2026 12:08 pm
 

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TAG group calls on government to appeal court ruling

The Tamavua Action Group has called on the Government to appeal a High Court ruling delivered yesterday that dismissed an application for Stay of Execution Orders in relation to the Great Han development project.

January 23, 2026 12:04 pm
 

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Ministry supports Nadi group helping street youths

The Ministry for Women, Children and Social Protection has supported a community-led effort in Nadi aimed at helping street dwellers transition to safer and more stable lives.

January 23, 2026 12:01 pm
 

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Nausori Highlands crash claims life of 15-year-old student

A 15-year-old male student became the latest road fatality after he died in a serious road accident in the Nausori Highlands.

January 23, 2026 8:58 am
 

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16-year-old student drowns in Narewa River

A 16-year-old male student from Nadi is the latest drowning victim in the country.

January 23, 2026 8:39 am
 

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Fijians concerned over new US visa bond requirement

Fijians are raising concerns over the newly introduced United States visa bond requirement, saying it will place added financial strain on ordinary citizens, particularly those travelling to visit family.

January 23, 2026 7:47 am
 

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Gavoka flags lagging reforms amid tourism growth

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation, Viliame Gavoka, says while tourism growth continues, critical reforms in the sector are falling behind.

January 23, 2026 7:43 am
 

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Naivalurua tours FBC, praises team and strategic vision

Minister for Communications, Ioane Naivalurua, visited the Fijian Broadcasting Corporation headquarters yesterday, where he was briefed on the organization’s structure, operations, and strategic goals.

January 23, 2026 7:24 am
 

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Northern farmers urged to shift to high-value crops

Rural farmers in Fiji’s Northern Division are being urged to move beyond traditional crops and invest in high-value, self-sustaining agricultural products as a way to boost incomes, strengthen self-reliance, and drive long-term rural development.

January 23, 2026 7:23 am
 

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Committee not happy with low turnout for Bill submission

Chair of the Standing Committee on Justice, Law and Human Rights, Ratu Rakuita Vakalalabure, says he was not satisfied with the low turnout for submissions on the Referendum Bill and the Education Bill over the past four days.

January 23, 2026 7:20 am
 

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Israel aims to open embassy in Fiji

The establishment of the Republic of Fiji’s Embassy in Jerusalem on 17 September 2025 marked a significant milestone in the diplomatic relationship between Fiji and the State of Israel, which was first established in 1970.

January 23, 2026 5:35 am
 

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Dialogue Fiji backs reforms, flags concerns in Education Bill

While appearing before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Justice, Law, and Human Rights, Dialogue Fiji’s Programme Manager, Pooja Dutt, praised the progressive aspects of the Education Bill 2025 while raising concerns over several of its provisions.

January 23, 2026 5:33 am

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