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7+ hour ago (15+ words) Third cane payment of $10.91 per tonne to be paid by April 20th'The Fiji Times...
FICAC opposes gadgets’ release
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (224+ words) THE Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption has opposed the release of citizen journalist Charlie Charter's electronic devices, citing ongoing investigations and the continued extraction of data to identify the principal offender. This was prosecutor Rusiate Doidoi's response to an application…...
Data privacy concerns
4+ day, 10+ hour ago (545+ words) The use of biometric data has emerged as a key concern in Fiji's proposed national identity system, with members of the public questioning privacy, security and the extent of information being collected. Under the proposal, individuals would be required to…...
High chief Ro Teimumu pays tribute to Ratu Epeli Nailatikau
6+ day, 18+ hour ago (217+ words) The Marama Roko Tui Dreketi, Ro Teimumu Kepa, has paid tribute to the late former President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau, describing him as a humble leader and a true servant of the people. In a social media post, Ro Teimumu said…...
Slow systems hinder HIV response, says Dr Mitchell
1+ week, 9+ hour ago (269+ words) NINETY per cent of funds allocated to Fiji's HIV outbreak response have not reached frontline services. National HIV Outbreak and Cluster Response chair Dr Jason Mitchell said the delay was not due to a lack of political will, but slow…...
New initiatives to strengthen national security
2+ week, 2+ day ago (168+ words) Gaps in Fiji's national security framework, including limited preparedness for emerging cyber and transnational threats, are now being addressed through three new initiatives launched by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka. The initiatives, the Ministry of Policing and Communications Strategic Plan 20252030, the…...
Improved information sharing central
4+ week, 9+ hour ago (134+ words) Minister for Policing and Communications Ioane Naivalurua said improved information sharing between agencies was central to the national drug crackdown. "Improved information sharing between agencies is an important part of modern policing," he said. Authorities believe organised criminal groups are…...
Call for youth protection in cyberspace
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (190+ words) MISS Fiji Ailava Samuels has called on Fijians to choose kindness and spread love, warning that online abuse is a growing threat to communities. Delivering the keynote address on Youth Perspectives during World Safer Internet Day in Nadi, Ms Samuels…...
Biosecurity Authority issues advisory for travellers amid Nipah virus concerns
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (240+ words) The Biosecurity Authority of Fiji has issued a public advisory urging all travellers entering Fiji to strictly comply with biosecurity and health measures to prevent the possible introduction of the Nipah Virus (NiV). In the advisory, BAF warned that travellers…...
Redline survive tough clash
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (294+ words) IT was a fiercely contested match between the Redline team and the Marines at the Suva Volleyball Association (SVA) club games held at the multi-purpose court in Laucala yesterday. The Redline team emerged victorious, winning two sets to one over…...