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Concerns raised over menstrual hygiene funding and voucher delays
11+ hour, 19+ min ago (387+ words) Nilufa Buksh · 16/07/2026 Concerns have been raised over delays in the distribution of menstrual hygiene vouchers and reduced funding for the programme, with warnings that girls could miss school if they do not receive sanitary products on time. This was raised…...
Fiji's 46-year-old coconut tree climbing record remains unmatched despite new Tahiti feat
10+ hour, 8+ min ago (179+ words) Fijivillage Fiji's long-standing Guinness World Record in coconut tree climbing remains intact after a Cook Islands athlete equalled the record time at a traditional sports festival in Tahiti.22-year-old Yaliloa Papitai climbed an eight-metre coconut tree in 4.88 seconds at the…...
Vatulele landowners petition PM to return land for future development
12+ hour, 14+ min ago (174+ words) Three mataqali from Vatulele — Nasalia, Naicokocokobalavu, and Valevale — presented a petition to Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka at the Prime Minister's Office today, outlining their concerns and demands regarding proposed Vatulele Hotel Pte Limited. The mataqali are requesting if the land…...
Opposition question Govt if $600,000 budgeted for JP allowances is enough to cater for 763 JPs
16+ hour, 49+ min ago (235+ words) Priya Nand · 16/07/2026 Concerns were raised in Parliament over whether the Ministry of Justice's 2026/2027 National Budget allocation of $600,000 for Justice of the Peace allowances is enough to cover the JPs in the country. During the Committee of Supply on the Ministry…...
Civil Service Functional Review may include right-sizing - PM
10+ hour, 57+ min ago (413+ words) Priya Nand · 16/07/2026 Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says the Functional Review of the Civil Service could include right-sizing as the Government continues efforts to modernise the public service. During the Committee of Supply debate on the Ministry of Civil Service's 2026-2027 National…...
Ratu Tevita calls for a self-reliant Lau with less dependence on Government funding
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At least 90 killed in China coal mine gas explosion, dozens trapped
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Heavy rain alert remains in force for Fiji
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Hunt continues for two other suspects involved in the Wailoku assault case
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (105+ words) The hunt continues for two other suspects alleged to have been involved in a case of serious assault and damaging property in Wailoku on Friday night. Police have arrested two men allegedly linked to the incident yesterday. Police say officers…...
SPX launches toll free investor education line to boost financial literacy
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