News

Verification training is critical for forecasters

Over the years, the meteorological community in the Pacific has strived to provide accurate and timely weather, climate, and hydrological services to its people says Acting Director of Fiji Met Service Terry Atalifo.

February 20, 2023 4:24 pm
 

Netball

Fiji Mens Netball team announced

A men’s netball side has been named to assist the Fiji Pearls in their Netball World Cup campaign.

February 20, 2023 4:20 pm
 

News

RFMF personnel undergo trauma healing training

The Republic of Fiji Military Forces personnel is currently undergoing a trauma healing workshop.

February 20, 2023 4:10 pm
 

Athletics

Bol breaks 400m world record

Netherlands’ Femke Bol ran the 400 metres in 49.26 seconds at the Dutch Indoor Championships in Apeldoorn to break one of the longest-standing world records in track and field.

February 20, 2023 4:04 pm
 

Pacific Islands

Australian university professor taken hostage in highlands of Papua New Guinea

An Australian university professor has been taken hostage in the highlands of Papua New Guinea, Papua New Guinea’s prime minister has confirmed.

February 20, 2023 3:48 pm
 

Business

Dollar buoyant as robust U.S. data keep Fed hawks in control

The dollar was on the front foot on Monday, supported by a strong run of economic data out of the United States that traders bet will keep the Federal Reserve on its monetary policy tightening path for longer than initially expected.

February 20, 2023 1:42 pm
 

Business

China's mortgage rate cuts spur prepayment rush, threaten bank earnings

China has been cutting mortgage rates since last year to boost sales in its moribund property market, but the main result so far has simply been a rush by households to pay off existing mortgages early, potentially squeezing banks’ profits.

February 20, 2023 1:17 pm
 

Business

Repeat business offenders referred to authorities

A number of businesses who are repeatedly defying the Food Safety Act have been referred to the Municipal Councils and the Ministry of Health.

February 20, 2023 1:12 pm
 

News

PIF Heads of States arrive

Pacific Islands Forum Heads of States have started to arrive at the Nadi International Airport this morning.

February 20, 2023 1:01 pm
 

Education

Assessment begins on state of government schools

The Prime Minister’s Office has called for an overview of the conditions of all government schools.

February 20, 2023 12:53 pm
 

News

Forensic officers undergo training

Members of the Fiji Police Force are undergoing a five-day Forensic Expert Witness Training Program.

February 20, 2023 12:50 pm
 

News

Positions of 11 permanent secretaries advertised

Public Service Commission Chair, Luke Rokovada has announced that the Commission has started advertising positions for eleven permanent secretaries.

February 20, 2023 12:46 pm

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