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Textile Industry Concerns Over Rapid Minimum Wage Increase in 2024-2025 National Budget
Inbamalar Wanarajan, the president of the Textile Clothing & Footwear Council, has raised concerns over the recent increase in minimum wage outlined in the 2024-2025 National Budget.… read more
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Fijians to Enjoy Lower Fuel Prices in July Amid Weak US Dollar and Decreasing Crude Oil Costs
Fijian citizens can expect to pay less for fuel this month due to reduced crude oil prices and a weaker US dollar compared to the Fiji dollar… read more
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Fiji Farmers Trained in Organic Agriculture and Agroecology at Navuso Learning Farm Centre
Nearly 50 small-scale farmers received training in organic agriculture and agroecology at the Navuso Learning Farm Centre last week. The three-day program was part of the Pacific… read more
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Fiji Airways and BSP Life’s $230 Million Luxury Hotel, Vatu Talei, to Open in 2026
Fiji Airways and BSP Life-owned Richmond Ltd have collaborated on a $230 million hotel investment project, Vatu Talei, planning to open its doors by the end of… read more
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Transforming Agriculture: How Smart Farming Practices Promote Soil Health and Biodiversity in Fiji
Industrialization’s conventional farming methods have historically placed heavy burdens on the land, with efforts to yield more per hectare leading to soil degradation from the use of… read more
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Exploring the Concept of Beauty in the Miss Hibiscus Queen Contest
The recent announcement for participants in the Miss Hibiscus contest has triggered thoughts on the concept of beauty for retired teacher, Tessa Mackenzie. Not claiming any personal… read more
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Mark One Apparel Factory Workers Strike Over Unfulfilled Pay Raise Promises in 1990 Suva Protest
On September 3, 1990, 75 employees of Mark One Apparel factory in Suva, Fiji commenced a strike in opposition to management’s unfulfilled promise of increased wages. The… read more
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Ministry of Health Seeks Funding to Update Outdated Acts, Targets New Financial Year for Review
Dr. Jemesa Tudravu, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, highlighted the need for modernizing several outdated acts during the public submission of the Ministry of… read more
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Fiji’s Ministry of Health Outlines Strategic Plan for National Development Amid COVID-19 Recovery Efforts
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services is eagerly anticipating the forthcoming National Development Plan (NDP) which is expected to shape its Health Strategic Plan. According to… read more