11+ hour, 21+ min ago   (173+ words) More support is needed for children leaving residential care when they turn 18, particularly young girls and those living with disabilities. Minister for Women, Children Sashi Kiran says the transition from residential care to independent living remains a major challenge. She…...

7+ hour, 55+ min ago   (141+ words) The Government has begun consulting children as it considers restricting social media use for those aged 16 and under. The consultation is looking at the risks children face online, including inappropriate content, grooming and exploitation. Minister for Information, Lynda Tabuya says,…...

11+ hour, 31+ min ago   (227+ words) More than 56,000 children across Fiji have been screened for heart problems as health teams push for early detection and treatment. The screening is being carried out in schools, health centres and communities across Fiji. Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Heart Hospital…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago   (153+ words) The Fiji Cancer Society has received a new GeneX machine to strengthen cervical cancer screening and improve access to testing. The machine is part of a $100,000 sponsorship from Bank of South Pacific and BSP Life. It will allow the Fiji…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago   (202+ words) A $50,000 sponsorship from HFC Bank will support the second year of the Fiji Innovation Hub’s programs, with a focus on helping local entrepreneurs develop and grow their businesses. The sponsorship will fund initiatives including the Certificate of Applied Innovation, Uni…...

3+ day, 12+ hour ago   (219+ words) Two separate incidents involving serious assault and excessive alcohol consumption have prompted the Fiji Police Force to once again warn members of the public about the dangers of drinking excessively. According to police, in the first incident, a 26-year-old man…...

3+ day, 14+ hour ago   (207+ words) The Navua Hospital received a boost, following the donation of medical equipment and clinical supplies from the Fiji Hackers Golf Club based in Auckland, New Zealand. Representing the Fiji Hackers Golf Club, Pearl Ventures CEO Natalie Marletta formally handed over…...

3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (207+ words) Assistant Minister for Health Penioni Ravunawa says climate change is already impacting the health of Pacific communities. Speaking at the second Pacific Conference on Health and Climate Change in Nadi, Ravunawa noted that extreme weather events are damaging health facilities…...

3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (188+ words) Patients at Ba Hospital can now call for assistance more quickly with the introduction of a new Nurse Call System. The Aspen Medical-managed hospital has installed the system to give patients a direct, reliable way to alert healthcare staff when…...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago   (229+ words) The Fiji National Provident Fund is stepping up efforts to recover $10.8 million in outstanding employer contribution debt dating back to 1995, with more than 35,000 members affected by unpaid contributions. In a press briefing, the General Manager, Member Services, Alipate Waqairawai highlighted…...