News

Over 1,400 cases of child abuse and neglect reported

There has been a concerning rise in cases of child abuse and neglect, with 1,477 cases reported in 2023 alone.

November 13, 2024 5:28 am
 

News

FCCC warns traders against price gouging amidst cyclone season

The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission is warning traders to refrain from using the cyclone season to exploit customers.

November 13, 2024 5:15 am
 

Health

Church donates $40,000 for CWMH ward upgrades

The Health Ministry says it will focus on upgrading the Colonial War Memorial Hospital’s Children’s Ward washrooms and Special Outpatient Department, following a $40,000 donation from the First United Methodist Church.

November 13, 2024 5:00 am
 

News

Suva Chief calls for drug abuse issue to be part of deliberation

The rising issue of drug abuse among youth in rural villages and maritime islands should top discussions at tomorrow’s Great Council of Chiefs meeting.

November 12, 2024 4:50 pm
 

Court

Defence argues that $20k bail for meth bust suspects excessive

The Defence lawyer for Justin Ho and Louie Logaivau, two men charged in connection with the massive $2 billion methamphetamine bust in Nadi, have argued that the $20,000 cash bail set for their clients is excessive and discriminatory.

November 12, 2024 4:42 pm
 

News

Inia calls for 'immediate and independent' probe into Haider's death

Opposition leader Inia Seruiratu is calling for an immediate and independent inquiry into the tragic death of Ubayd Haider, also known as Nathan Singh and also into the Boxing Commission of Fiji operations.

November 12, 2024 4:34 pm
 

News

FICAC receives 39 complaints, pursues 12 corruption cases

A total of thirty-nine complaints were lodged with Fiji Independent Commission against Corruption last month.

November 12, 2024 4:34 pm
 

News

France pushes for new climate finance target

Identifying a new climate finance target will be a key focus at this year’s COP discussions, with France pledging to play a central role in shaping this ambitious goal.

November 12, 2024 4:26 pm
 

News

Parametric initiative scales up

The scale-up of the parametric micro insurance initiative in Fiji is aiming to reach 5,000 policyholders by the end of next year.

November 12, 2024 4:18 pm
 

News

Consumer feedback key to improving marketplace

Consumer Council of Fiji Chief Executive Seema Shandil stresses that consumer feedback is essential for making changes.

November 12, 2024 4:00 pm
 

Court

Ho, Logaivau and Aukerea in court for bail application

Three people charged in relation to the $2 billion methamphetamine busts in Nadi earlier this year had their bail hearing today at the Lautoka High Court.

November 12, 2024 3:47 pm
 

Crime

Spain’s largest drug bust found with 'Fiji' label

A significant portion of a massive 13-tonne haul of cocaine in Spain was found to be packaged with labels bearing the name of Fiji.

November 12, 2024 3:34 pm

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