Daily Summary
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Fijians Wanted: Shape the Future of 2025-2026 Budget!
Fijians are being called to share their insights for the 2025-2026 national budget. With a focus on rebuilding a better Fiji, this initiative opens the floor for individuals, businesses, and community organizations to voice their suggestions. What key priorities will shape the nation’s economic future? The details await unveiling, but the deadline for submissions is…
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Support for Students: Major Funds Disbursed, But Some Families Await Payments
The Ministry of Finance has embarked on an ambitious journey to support families with the Back to School Support program, disbursing nearly $43 million to assist students. While many families are benefiting, lingering challenges threaten to overshadow this progress. Issues with payments and application discrepancies have raised concerns. Discover how the government is addressing these…
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Fiji’s Budget: A Step Towards Inclusive Governance?
The Fiji Council of Social Services (FCOSS) is optimistic about the upcoming 2024-2025 budget, noting the incorporation of their feedback. This shift highlights a commitment to resilience and community needs, but there are calls for ongoing engagement and evaluation. Discover what this means for the future of governance in Fiji and the role of citizen…
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Fiji’s Economic Tightrope: Trade War Fears and Glimmers of Hope
Fiji faces a looming economic challenge as Savenaca Narube, leader of Unity Fiji, raises alarms over the potential fallout from a trade war involving major global players. With rising concerns over inflation and consumer prices, Narube urges a reevaluation of Fiji’s economic outlook. Amid the uncertainties, he points to possible shifts in export dynamics and…
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Healing Hearts: A Lifesaving Mission in Fiji Begins
The Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Hospital in Suva is set to launch an inspiring series of free heart surgeries for children in need, starting this February. Led by the renowned Professor Laszlo Kiraly and a dedicated team of specialists, this initiative promises life-changing care for families across the Pacific. Discover how this collaborative effort…
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Media’s Role in Uplifting Women’s Leadership: A Call to Action!
At the recent Pacific Media Partnership Conference, Minister for Women Sashi Kiran made a compelling case for a shift in how media portrays women in leadership. She highlighted Fiji’s dismal rates of female representation and the media’s tendency to overlook women’s contributions in governance. Delving into issues of online harassment, Kiran urged for stronger regulations…
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Fiji Sports Landscape in 2025: A Year of Talent Development and Community Engagement
Explore the thrilling developments in Fiji’s sports scene as rugby, netball, and cricket prepare for a transformative 2025. Discover how coaches are nurturing new talent, fostering community engagement, and addressing social challenges through sports. The future looks bright—find out what lies ahead!