15+ hour, 25+ min ago   (308+ words) A two-month-old baby is Fiji’s youngest patient living with tuberculosis and HIV co-infection. National TB program control officer Dr Luse Buinimasi revealed the case during the Fiji Medical Association annual conference, where she said 438 TB cases had been recorded as…...

16+ hour, 24+ min ago   (200+ words) A FIRE broke out at the MaxValue supermarket in Tavua Town yesterday morning, leaving firefighters locked in a intense struggle to contain the flames and protect neighbouring businesses. The alarm was first raised early in the morning, prompting an immediate…...

17+ hour, 59+ min ago   (135+ words) ST Joseph’s Secondary School marked seven decades of excellence with its spectacular Platinum Jubilee Pacific Elegance Ball at Suva’s Vodafone Arena. The gala brought together generations of alumnae, staff, and supporters for an unforgettable evening of music, dance, and traditional…...

18+ hour, 2+ min ago   (1502+ words) Last week, we looked into how teachers from overseas came to Fiji at a time when the country needed more people in its classrooms. Among them was Wendy Lay, a young Australian teacher who gave up her plans to travel…...

18+ hour, 6+ min ago   (127+ words) The two-day graduation program for the University of the South Pacific on September 10 and 11 has successfully concluded as hundreds of scholars across the region crossed the stage to receive their certificates, diplomas and degrees. Graduates celebrated years of dedication alongside…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago   (909+ words) FOR the villagers of Naroro, the road is more than a route through the interior of Nadroga. It is a lifeline – connecting families to markets, schools, essential services and the livelihoods that sustain them. For the past 10 years, village headman…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago   (270+ words) A NEW haven for Fiji’s abandoned and vulnerable children has officially opened its doors in Meigunyah, Nadi. Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection Sashi Kiran launched the Phos Haven Care Home yesterday. The residential home provides refuge for 12 children…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago   (226+ words) LESSONS from Narere’s formalisation must be addressed as three other informal settlements in Nasinu undergo development with the Ministry of Housing. Acting chief financial officer of Nasinu Town Council Imran Khan told the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Social Affairs on…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago   (97+ words) Firefighters are battling a major blaze at the MaxValue supermarket in Tavua Town this morning, with the fire threatening nearby shops. The fire was reported at around 7.30am, prompting a response from National Fire Authority officers. Firefighters remain at the scene…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago   (221+ words) A SURGE in complaints to the Nasinu Town Council has been attributed to improved reporting system with ratepayers now able to have their concerns centrally recorded and tracked through to resolution. Acting chief financial officer Imran Khan told the Parliamentary…...