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Fiji Records Reduced COVID-19 Cases As COVID-19 cases continue to ebb in Fiji, the Health Ministry announced a drop in numbers to 246, down from the previous 895. The permanent secretary for the Health Ministry, Dr. James Fong, confirmed this in a statement. Government Urges Fijians to Six Months Vaccination Interval In line with the…
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Unveiling China’s Secret Pursuit of Power in the Region with a Single Image
China Makes Assertive Move on Fijian Soil, Results in Mass Abductions In an unsteady plot of diplomatic clash, China has allegedly masterminded a mass kidnapping on Fijian soil. This exceptional incident has aggravated international anxiety over China’s rise in influence in the Pacific region. Chinese Undercover Operation Spurs International Concern Last October, approximately 77 Chinese…
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“Sustainability Recognition through Green Star Awards”
Announcement of the Green Star Awards Geared Towards Encouraging Sustainability In a bid to acknowledge and encourage the efforts made towards sustainable development, the Green Star Awards have been announced. The awards aim to identify and appreciate outstanding contributions towards sustainability in the prescribed sectors. Recognising Sustainable Achievements in Various Aspects The Green Star Awards…
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Starting a Business: It’s Time to Begin
Initiating Business Ventures Amid Economic Crisis Encouraged Currently, there is an economic crisis due to COVID-19. However, this crisis is being seen as the perfect time to explore new business ventures, according to leading business tycoons. They believe the current market settings are ripe for new entrepreneurs to emerge and thrive. Tertiary Education Institutions and…
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Rise in Employment Productivity Issues in Fiji
Rise in Employment and Productivity Concerns in Fiji Recent reports reflect a rise in issues related to employment and productivity within Fiji. Sitiveni Rabuka, the nation’s current Prime Minister, is striving to tackle these challenges head-on. Increasing Number of Work Grievances According to data presented by the Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation, the number of…
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FTUC Advocates for Equitable Discussion on Minimum Wage
Fiji Trades Union Congress Brings Forward Minimum Wage Discussions The Fiji Trades Union Congress (FTUC) is insisting on open discussions concerning a reasonable minimum wage. This demand comes amidst controversy involving a recently conducted survey purported to support the current wage. The congress has expressed skepticism over the preliminary findings of this survey, with the…
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Foundation Releases Report on Waste Collection
Fiji: Launch of a Comprehensive Report on Waste Collection by the Goundar Shipping Foundation The Goundar Shipping Foundation in Fiji has recently launched a detailed report on waste collection. The report was introduced with a prime focus on improving waste management and treatment especially in maritime provinces. Goundar Shipping’s Battle Against Waste Mr. George Goundar,…
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“Set High Goals and Work Hard to Achieve Them”
Pranil Prasad, a Determined Baron High School Graduate, Inspires Others to Aim High and Work Hard Academic Excellence under Difficult Circumstances Pranil Prasad, a 18-year-old Bailey Baron High School graduate, has urged his peers to dream big and embrace consistent hard work to achieve their aspirations. His ambitious journey offers an inspiring example, despite the…
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“Overcrowding Issues at Remand Centre”
Space Crunch at Fiji’s Remand Centre Fiji’s Remand Centre is grappling with an acute shortage of space, a situation that is increasingly becoming cause for concern. The overcrowding at the facility is posing substantial challenges that require immediate and strategic solutions. High Inmate Population The most conspicuous problem is the extremely high number of inmates…
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Dealing with Stigma and Rejection
Disentangling Stigma and Rejection in Fiji Members of the Fijian community who live with HIV – a number that totals about 900 – routinely face life-altering stigma and rejection due to their health condition. This is according to the several HIV-positive Fijians reported by The Fiji Times, who share their experiences of battling with an…