Singapore surgeons to conduct free heart surgeries for children in Fiji this month

Singapore surgeons to conduct free heart surgeries for children in Fiji this month A group of Singapore surgeons will be conducting free heart surgeries in Fiji this month, helping children that are struggling with congenital heart disease are getting …

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh holds bilateral meetings with Fiji, South Sudan counterparts

‘Rugby is growing’: Old Glory DC owners bullish as MLR hits year eight

Like the rest of Washington, the rugby field on the National Mall was covered with snow this week. But Old Glory DC were safely indoors, preparing for the return of Major League Rugby, the US professional rugby union competition that kicks off year eight …

From the barrel of the gun

The headline of this opinion piece reflects the way the military has let the people and the country down at every turn and has not been held in check and, even more importantly, has not been held accountable for past violations and crimes. Of course, we …

Global leaders discuss security challenges

[ Source : Fiji Government ] World leaders and defense experts are actively discussing global security issues and escalating geopolitical tensions. The 61st Munich Security Conference, held in Germany, focuses on addressing urgent crises such as the wars …

Changes to procurement process

GOVERNMENT will soon implement a new set of procurement regulations and guidelines that are designed to promote open competition, ethical practices, and value for money, with a strong emphasis on sustainable development outcomes and support for local …

‘Delay’ in repairs

THE delay in planning the renovation of the Colonial War Memorial Hospital has been attributed to government priorities. Speaking to The Fiji Times online portal, The Lens@177, Australian High Commissioner Ewen McDonald explained that while Australia has …

OU Phi Gamma Delta chapter signs agreement with OU to resume limited activities after suspension

Editor's note: This story was updated at 7:54 p.m. on Feb. 14 to include more details about Phi Gamma Delta infractions and violations.  OU’s Phi Gamma Delta chapter, commonly known as FIJI, has come to a new educational agreement with the university …

Mini Games prep already underway

[ Source : Basketball Fiji ] Preparations for the Pacific Mini Games in Palau later this year is already well underway for Basketball Fiji. Following their trials in September last year, a training squad had been selected and has been putting in the hard …

Immigration NZ to deport Fijian teen over concerns he would burden the country’s special education services

“His mother is in tears all the time,” Chaudhry said this week. “They will have to make some hard decisions if this matter is not satisfactorily dealt with. I think the rules are quite onerous.” Chaudhry spoke with NZME following the recent release of the …