A man and a child have lost their lives in a tragic road accident in the Northern Division last night.

The Diabetes Fiji Project Manager is urging the government to allocate more funding for the Ministry of Health’s research program to enhance resource availability in combating emerging issues related to non-communicable diseases.

Fijians and people from Pacific Islands Forum countries granted a Visitor Visa will be able to visit New Zealand multiple times within a 24-month period starting 6th July this year.

Around 30 children contract HIV every day in the Asia Pacific region.

Gender inequality, the growing HIV crisis and gaps in social protection remain urgent challenges in Fiji, says Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection Sashi Kiran.

Nearly one billion dollars in outstanding scholarship bonds are currently owed to the Tertiary Scholarships and Loans Service Board.

A fire at Kanace Road in Nasinu has left six families homeless this afternoon.

The Judicial Services Commission operates independently under the 2013 Constitution and the Attorney-General’s Office says it has no authority to interfere in its work.

The Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption has recovered $900,000 in corrupt proceeds and is on track to recover a further $300,000 by mid-year.

Students at the University of Fiji’s Umanand Prasad School of Medicine and Health Sciences will receive hands-on clinical training and attachments, supervised by experienced specialists in various medical fields and hospital procedures.

The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission has called on the government to improve national systems that address gender inequality and violence against women and girls.

For the first time in four decades, 113 graduates from the Centre for Appropriate Technology and Development (CATD) in Nadave have been awarded nationally recognized qualifications by the Fiji Higher Education Commission, a milestone achievement for both the institution and its students.