15 h. ago 34 officers completes disease outbreak response training in West

Thirty-four officers from the Western Division, including doctors, nurses, health inspectors, lab technicians, and ASPEN staff, have successfully completed the Disease Outbreak Response Training 2025. The program was expertly facilitated by the Fiji Centre for Disease Control and the Environmental Health Unit, with support from the World Health Organization. The training equips officers with vital, […]

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6 d. ago Nalumisa urges candidates to prioritize public in municipal polls

Minister for Local Government Maciu Nalumisa is urging those intending to contest the upcoming Municipal Elections to put the interests of the people first, as Fiji prepares for the return of local government polls after more than 25 years. Nalumisa is also calling on ratepayers to be cautious and discerning when choosing their representatives, stressing […]

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7 d. ago Chainsmoking, punching himself: Jim Carrey’s tricks to endure Grinch makeup

Canadian actor Jim Carrey has shared astonishing new details about the extreme lengths he went to in order to survive playing the Grinch in the 2000 film How the Grinch Stole Christmas. The film was a box office hit, earning $346 million worldwide and becoming the highest-grossing movie of the year in the US. But […]

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8 d. ago Engine failure forces United Airlines flight to return to DC

A United Airlines (UAL.O), flight bound for Tokyo was forced to return to Dulles International Airport in northern Virginia on Saturday afternoon after experiencing an engine failure during departure, the Federal Aviation Administration said. A United spokesperson said the flight landed shortly after takeoff due to the loss of power in one engine. There were […]

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1 week ago Australia social media ban set to take effect, sparking a global crackdown

Australia is set to become the first country to implement a minimum age for social media use on Wednesday, with platforms like Instagram, TikTok and YouTube forced to block more than a million accounts, marking the beginning of an expected global wave of regulation. From midnight (1300 GMT), 10 of the biggest platforms will be […]

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1 week ago FMA welcomes removal of Skilled Professionals Evaluation Committee

Fiji Medical Association President, Dr. Alipate Vakamocea, has welcomed the repeal of the Registration of Skilled Professionals Act saying the decision restores proper regulatory oversight and strengthens public protection in the health sector. Dr. Vakamocea says professional bodies such as the Fiji Medical Association, the Fiji College of General Practitioners, and the Fiji Pharmaceutical Society […]

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2 w. ago Russian strikes kill four in Ukraine as new US policy released

Russia on Sunday welcomed the Trump administration’s new national security strateg y in comments by the Kremlin spokesman published by Russia’s Tass news agency. Dmitry Peskov said the updated strategic document was largely in line with Moscow’s vision. “There are statements there against confrontation and in favor of dialogue and building good relations,” he said, […]

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2 w. ago Resilience and progress as Media Excellence Awards return after 17 Years

After 17 years of silence, the Fiji Awards for Media Excellence returned last night. Acting Fiji Sun Publisher and Fiji Media Association President, Rosi Doviverata, told the industry that despite the long pause, Fiji’s journalists never stopped serving the nation. Doviverata says the comeback of the awards night signifies more than celebration, calling it a […]

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2 w. ago Minister Radrodro endorses 20 policies to lift education standards

Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro has approved 20 major education policies. This signals a decisive move to modernise and strengthen Fiji’s education system after more than a decade without comprehensive policy updates. The endorsements follow extensive consultations with senior officials, external partners and teacher unions, ensuring the reforms reflect classroom realities and national priorities. [Source: […]

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2 w. ago US backs UN demand for Russia to return abducted Ukrainian children

The United States joined 90 other countries at the United Nations to demand Russia “ensure the immediate, safe and unconditional return of all Ukrainian children who have been forcibly transferred or deported” and urge Moscow to stop the practice. The adoption of the resolution by the 193-member General Assembly came a day after U.S. President […]

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2 w. ago Alyssa Farah Griffin misses The View due to illness while pregnant

The View cohost Alyssa Farah Griffin has explained why she’s missed three episodes of the talk show this week, sharing a health update as she prepares to give birth to her first child. After moderator Whoopi Goldberg addressed Griffin’s second absence of the week at the top of Tuesday’s live show, the 36-year-old former Donald […]

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2 w. ago Leptospirosis kills two, warning issued for Northern Division

The Ministry of Health is urging people in the Northern Division to take extra precautions after two recent deaths linked to leptospirosis. While current case numbers remain low, the Ministry warns the disease is still deadly especially after heavy rain and flooding, when infections are known to increase. Leptospirosis is preventable and treatable if caught […]

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2 w. ago YouTube says it will comply with Australia’s teen social media ban

Google’s YouTube shared a “disappointing update” to millions of Australian users and content creators on Wednesday, saying it will comply with a world-first teen social media ban by locking out users aged under 16 from their accounts within days. The decision ends a stand-off between the internet giant and the Australian government which initially exempted […]

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2 w. ago Ministry of Health outlines plan to address specialist shortages

The Ministry of Health has intensified its efforts to address specialist shortages, with a fully funded plan for the 2025–2026 fiscal year, allocating $82.4 million to support the recruitment and retention of medical specialists nationwide. Health Minister Dr. Atonio Lalabalavu informed the parliament today 83 percent of specialist positions were filled within four months of […]

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2 w. ago Crackdown on allegations involving officers, Naivalurua reaffirms

Rogue officers will not be tolerated in the Fiji Police Force, says Minister for Policing Iowane Naivalurua. He is responding to widely shared screenshots of Viber messages allegedly showing senior police officers involved in illegal activities. Naivalurua has backed Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu’s decision to investigate the claims. The Minister warns officers involved or allegedly […]

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2 w. ago Meadow Walker remembers father Paul 12 years after his death

Paul Walker’s daughter is paying tribute to her beloved dad. On Sunday, 12 years to the day after the car accident that claimed the Fast & Furious franchise star’s life, the model and philanthropist shared a series of images accompanied by a touching caption on her Instagram to commemorate his life. “12 years without you […]

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2 w. ago Luigi Mangione in court for hearings over US healthcare executive’s killing

Luigi Mangione, the man accused of gunning down a UnitedHealthcare (UNH.N), opens new tab executive outside a Manhattan hotel, appeared in state court on Monday as a series of high-stakes hearings on the admissibility of key pieces of evidence at his murder trial kicked off. Mangione, 27, was arrested in December 2024 and charged with […]

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2 w. ago Britney Spears shares update on healing after Instagram return

Britney Spears continues to share her healing journey with fans. In an emotional new post shared on Saturday after reactivating her Instagram account amid a public dispute with ex Kevin Federline, Spears wrote in a now-edited caption, “Call it childish, silly, annoying… We grow up to become women but do you dare keep the most […]

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2 w. ago Four dead in Russian attack as diplomatic efforts to end Ukraine war continue

A Russian missile attack on the eastern Ukrainian city of Dnipro has killed four people and injured 40, authorities have said. Unconfirmed reports say a ballistic missile was used in the strike, which took place on Monday morning. Videos shared online showed a large explosion occur on the side of a motorway, and local media […]

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3 w. ago Kazakhstan tells Ukraine to stop attacking CPC terminal after oil exports halted

Kazakhstan told Ukraine on Sunday to stop attacking the Black Sea terminal of the Caspian Pipeline Consortium, which handles more than 1% of global oil, after a major drone attack halted exports and seriously damaged loading infrastructure. The CPC, which includes Russian, Kazakh and U.S. shareholders, said it had halted operations after a mooring at […]

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