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Fiji’s obesity crisis deepens as processed foods and inactivity drive rising NCD risk
An alarming rise in obesity is linked to more processed foods and sedentary lifestyles, fueling concerns about non-communicable diseases and childhood obesity. A senior health official urges… read more
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CWM Hospital Lift Faults Blamed on Handling as East Wing Elevators Age, Fiji Plans Upgrade
A string of lift outages at Fiji’s main referral hospital is prompting new questions about safety and handling. With the East Wing elevators described as highly sensitive,… read more
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Fiji’s Obesity Surge: STEPS 2025 Finds Nearly 70% Overweight or Obese
Fiji is grappling with a mounting obesity crisis, with roughly seven in ten adults carrying excess weight. Health leaders warn that without urgent, community-focused action, this trend… read more
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Fiji police officer under internal probe for backing Qoibau code that bans women from kava in Labasa
A senior police officer faces an internal probe over backing a controversial Qoibau district code in Labasa, including a gender-specific ban on women consuming kava. The move… read more
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Natural History Museum tops UK attractions in 2025, overtaking the British Museum
UK museums and galleries are staging a remarkable comeback, with crowds returning in force and new venues making their mark. From blockbuster exhibitions to regional gains, the… read more
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Fiji High Court to decide permanent stay bid in Waqanika FICAC case over acting commissioner appointment
An intense legal challenge centers on whether an acting FICAC commissioner was lawfully appointed, with a High Court ruling due on May 6 that could permanently halt… read more
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Bula FC stun South Island United with stoppage-time bicycle-kick winner in OFC Pro League comeback
An unforgettable late moment turned Bula FC’s night around as Scott Wara produced a stoppage-time winner to cap a fearless comeback. The dramatic finish underscored the squad’s… read more
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March 20, 2026 Fiji Forecast: Weakening trough triggers showers and afternoon thunderstorms with heavy falls over Viti Levu and Vanua Levu, flash-flood risk
Unsettled conditions persist across the islands with scattered showers and the chance of thunderstorms. Eastern and outer zones face the heaviest rain, including a risk of flash… read more
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Fiji’s Lau Islands face alarming childhood tooth loss linked to sugar and care gaps
Outreach on Fiji’s outer islands has revealed a worrying rise in childhood tooth loss, with many permanent teeth at risk. Health workers link sugary diets, limited routine… read more