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Parents' sacrifices inspire aspiring chef's success
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (404+ words) Nadi teenager becomes first in her family to graduate and hopes to build a career in the culinary industry. Thursday 25 June 2026 | 02: 00 From left: Pritesh Chand (uncle), Ashwin Chand (father), graduate Arpita Chand, and Shalveena Devi (mother) at the FNU Namaka…...
UNICEF urges Budget investment in early childhood to boost Fiji's economy
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (304+ words) Thursday 25 June 2026 | 18: 00 Investing in early childhood development is one of the smartest economic decisions Fiji can make, with long-term benefits for the country's workforce and economic growth, UNICEF Pacific Representative Hamish Young said as he urged the Government to prioritise…...
Natabua students challenged to lead environmental change
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (491+ words) Students will sort waste, promote recycling and support sustainability efforts under a new school programme. Wednesday 24 June 2026 | 23: 00 Minister for Information, Environment and Climate Change, Lynda Tabuya, Shalend Singh, Head of Health Services at the Lautoka City Council, Virendra Sharma Ba…...
Children as young as 14 injecting drugs, says medical officer
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (428+ words) Sunday 21 June 2026 | 20: 00 Children as young as 14 are injecting drugs and arriving at health facilities with HIV, tuberculosis (TB), hepatitis C and severe mental health conditions, a senior medical specialist has warned, describing the situation as one of the most alarming…...
Grandmother, 76, graduates to build a better future for grandson
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (516+ words) Ms Vusoinawawa said she often found it difficult to meet their daily needs, relying solely on social welfare payments she received each month. Saturday 20 June 2026 | 00: 00 Sovaia Vusoinawawa (left) with Assistant Minister for Public Works, Meteorological Services, and Transport during Pacific…...
Grandpa relocates, wants relief for low-income families
1+ week, 1+ day ago (340+ words) Farmer says affordable utilities are essential for education and household wellbeing. Friday 19 June 2026 | 00: 30 Akeimi Cadramaicake in his farm at Napoidi Settlement in Labasa, on June 18, 2026. A grandfather from Buavou, Seaqaqa, who relocated to Labasa to support his grandchildren's education, is…...
Miss Fiji calls for mindset shift to build safer online spaces
1+ week, 3+ day ago (351+ words) Tuesday 10 February 2026 | 00: 00 Miss Fiji Ailava Samuels. Changing mindsets around social media use and digital behaviour is critical to creating safer online communities, Miss Fiji Ailava Samuels says, as concerns grow about online harm and misuse of digital platforms. Ms Samuels,…...
Children belong in school, not workplaces: Minister
2+ week, 7+ hour ago (419+ words) Friday 12 June 2026 | 18: 00 Mr Vosarogo said child labour remained a global challenge, with more than 100 million children around the world engaged in various forms of labour. He said Fiji was not immune to the problem and called for urgent action to…...
Family mourns expectant father killed in crash
2+ week, 4+ day ago (333+ words) Monday 08 June 2026 | 20: 00 Tarusila Tagibau surrounded by Maciu Lovoni's siblings, Mikaele Qio, Jemesa Malumuvere and Amelia Volaunitoga in Wakanilato Settlement in Macuata on June 8, 2026. (inset) Deceased Maciu Lovoni. Maciu Lovoni's return to Vatudamu Village in Cakaudrove Province to reunite with his…...
Great-grandmother mourns toddler killed in Nadi crash
3+ week, 1+ day ago (327+ words) Thursday 04 June 2026 | 19: 00 Great-grandmother, Lillian Utuutu holds a picture of the victim. A grieving great-grandmother is struggling to come to terms with the loss of her young grandson after a road accident in Nadi claimed his life this week. Nathan Bogitini,…...