In a bid to reduce the amount of debris entering rivers and seas, the Nasinu Town Council today officially launched its ‘Trash Boom Pilot Project’. Conducted in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Bio Energy Trash Boom, the project aims to tackle the critical issue of waste pollution affecting our waterways and environment. Chair of the Nasinu Town Council, Felix Magnus said the project was groundbreaking because it would address a serious issue in Fiji. “Today, we take a proactive step towards a cleaner and more sustainable future for our community,” he said ..read more

The Water Authority of Fiji’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr Amit Chanan and Chief Operating Officer, Seru Soderberg, visited Malake Island to inspect the completed submarine pipeline upgrade project. The one million dollar project, will ensure reliable water access for its six hundred and fifty residents.  This will meeting the community’s needs, replacing a previous pipeline prone to breakage.  Jone Luvuonowai a villager from Malake Island expressed his gratitude for the improved water supply.  Water Authority of Fiji plans further improvements, including exploring reservoir opti ..read more

How many more women need to die in this way for us all as Fijians to say enough is enough. Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre coordinator Shamima Ali did not mince her words in a statement issued today in the wake of a yet another murder of a young woman allegedly by her husband this week. She said all Fijians need to “all get on the same page and recognise and agree that patriarchy embedded in society is the cause of violence against women and girls: that we need to examine male behaviour and society’s responsibility.” “Fiji has one of the highest rates of domestic violence where 64% of women go thro ..read more

Fiji will soon have a new “Institute of High Medical Science and Research”. Chairman of the Sri Sathya Sanjeevani Children’s Hospital – Sumeet Tappoo, announced this during the Hospital’s 2nd anniversary. Tappoo says the establishment of the Sri Madhusudan Sai Institute of High Medical Science and Research will nurture and empower the brightest minds from Fiji and the Pacific, shaping them into tomorrow’s medical pioneers. He says an Infection Prevention Training Centre will also be launched. Meanwhile, Global Humanitarian and Founder of the Children’s Hospital, Sadguru Sri Madhusdan Sai say ..read more

Fiji Airways Fijiana 7’s Head Coach Saiasi Fuli has named his team for the HSBC Singapore 7’s. Seahawks forward and newcomer Mere Navue will be making her debut for the national team. The side welcomes back Mereula Toroti, who is running out for the first time this season after a long rehab period. Laisani Moceisawana also returns to the mix. Heleina Young has been ruled out due to injury. Fuli said, “The team has been training exceptionally well, and we can’t wait to go out there and give our best. “We will take one game at a time and ensure that we accelerate to another level by the end of t ..read more

True safety will only be realized when Fijian women and girls in all diversity are seen and treated as equal partners in our communities, says Minister for Women Lynda Tabuya. She says implementing key preventative measures such as fostering respectful relationships, educating about consent, and dismantling gender discriminatory stereotypes is important across various settings— whether in our homes, in the workplace, on the sports fields, online, at our schools, in our communities and in places of worship. “We are dedicated to enforcing the Fiji National Action Plan to Prevent Violence Against ..read more

Last night, the Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka welcomed the Turaga na Vunivalu Na Tui Namosi Ratu Suliano Matanitobua at 70 Muanikau Road. Rabuka said it was an emotional reunion.  He added that he joined the vanua o Nabukebuke in celebration as Ratu Suliano reintegrates into society after serving his sentence in prison. “Ratu Suliano is a respected leader and I support his vision for a developed and prosperous nation,” said Rabuka. The post PM welcomes back Tui Namosi appeared first on Fiji One News ..read more

The Attorney-General and Justice Minister, Siromi Turaga was at Navala village in Ba yesterday, where he updated the villagers on Government’s plans and programmes. The Attorney-General stated that the purpose of his visit to Navala was to make known the services and programmes the Coalition Government was undertaking to improve the lives of ordinary Fijians. “We are here today to hear from you and to find out how we can assist you better,” said Turaga. He stressed the need for Fijians to utilise Government services available to them and encouraged them to always seek help from authorities whe ..read more

Without the freedom to openly and fearlessly debate economic policy, we cannot progress, says Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Professor Biman Prasad. “Whatever some of you may think about our government’s performance so far, I think you would agree that on this fundamental point we have changed the environment completely,” he said while speaking at the Fiji Institute of Chartered Accountants annual congress at the Shangri-La Yanuca Island Resort today.  “The well-known US organisation Freedom House has just named Fiji as the world’s most improved country in 2023 in terms of pol ..read more

Fiji Airways Fijian 7s Head Coach Osea Kolinisau has named a star-studded side for the HSBC Singapore 7s next weekend. The side welcomes back Kaminieli Rasaku and Terio Veilawa, who return from injury. Veteran forward Sevuloni Mocenacagi, young half-back Filipo Bukayaro, and speedster Iowane Teba also rejoin the team. Kolinisau said it was a difficult decision to make as the players gave their all in the past two weeks of training. “As a coach, it is always hard to make decisions on choosing the final squad, which is a good thing because it means the boys know they have to work extra hard to g ..read more