3+ hour, 32+ min ago  (186+ words) EMERGING social issues such as teenage pregnancy, HIV and drug abuse are becoming serious concerns in rural communities. The comment was made by Social Protection Minister Sashi Kiran while speaking during the International Women's Day celebration at the Labasa Civic…...

22+ hour, 57+ min ago  (323+ words) NSW Waratahs prop Tom Lambert is reaping the benefits of his decision to return home and turn down Scotland as the loosehead hunts for higher honours behind a powerhouse scrum. Lambert has been one of the unsung heroes of the…...

1+ day, 8+ min ago  (176+ words) Government is mobilising chiefs, churches and communities in a "whole-of-nation" response to Fiji's escalating drug crisis. Minister for Policing and Communications Ioane Naivalurua said enforcement alone would not defeat the growing threat posed by illicit drugs. "Government is advancing a…...

1+ day, 11+ min ago  (260+ words) A FORMER senior police officer is urging Government to strengthen Fiji's elite Police Mobile Unit to confront the country's growing drug trade. Former Police Mobile Unit trainer Tevita Ralulu said a properly resourced tactical unit could tackle organised drug networks…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (240+ words) RUGBY fans in Ba will have the opportunity to meet their favourite players from the SWIRE Shipping Fijian Drua next week. The team will hold an open training session at Govind Park, giving supporters a chance to watch the players…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (213+ words) Illegal extraction of river sand and gravel remains widespread because penalties under existing laws are too weak to deter offenders, says Mineral Resources Minister Filimoni Vosarogo. Speaking to the media at Natewa in Cakaudrove, Mr Vosarogo said individuals caught illegally…...

2+ day, 9+ hour ago  (225+ words) Animal welfare organisation Animals Fiji is seeking the public's assistance after receiving disturbing footage showing dogs being forcibly taken in Nadi Town. The organisation said the video, which has since circulated online, shows individuals removing several dogs in a manner…...

3+ day, 3+ hour ago  (262+ words) EXTRA Bula FC have come away with another disappointing result after being held to a goalless draw against South Island United on Tuesday evening at the Home of the Matildas in Melbourne, Australia. Head coach Stephane Auvray highlighted the team's…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago  (126+ words) Two alleged drowning incidents were yesterday during a period of unsettled weather across parts of the country. In Lautoka, an eight-year-old boy, Ernest Pickering, was found floating in the Kaleli River at around 10am. The primary school student had reportedly followed…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago  (281+ words) THE tough realities of his rugby journey have forged the determination behind Fiji Airways Fiji men's sevens breakout star Nacani Boginisoko, driving him to fight relentlessly to secure his place in the national squad. The Naivakarauniniu, Sanima, Kadavu native, who…...