People from the Province of Tailevu and surrounding communities can now return eligible beverage containers and receive refunds while contributing to a cleaner environment after Return & Earn Fiji opens a new collection center at Korovou Market. The new facility becomes the 15th Return & Earn Fiji collection center nationally and the third collection site within the Nausori Town Council municipality. The Korovou Market collection center will create greater access to recycling opportunities for households, schools, businesses, market vendors and community groups across the Tailevu corridor, helping to increase beverage container recovery while reducing litter in communities. Return & Earn…
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WA’s foremost Jewish faith leader has criticised parliament house for hosting a pro-Palestine event.
Fiji Sign Language Interpreters Fiji is calling for greater respect and understanding of Fiji Sign Language following an incident involving students allegedly mocking the language. In a media statement, the organisation said it was deeply concerned about the incident and stressed that Fiji Sign Language should not be treated as a joke. “Fiji Sign Language is not a joke,” the organisation said. It said Fiji Sign Language is a recognised language and an essential means of communication for members of Fiji’s Deaf community. The organisation warned that mocking the language can cause harm, reinforce negative attitudes and undermine the dignity,…
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For 54-year-old Lavo-levu Soro Toutou, being admitted to the Bar is the result of a decision he made later in life, and that is to leave behind a career in management and pursue his dream of becoming a lawyer. Toutou, from Lewa Village in Nadarivatu, Ba, was the oldest of the 30 law graduates admitted to the Bar at the Grand Pacific Hotel in Suva this morning, and standing alongside younger graduates made the moment even more meaningful for him. “I’m really overwhelmed,” he said. He says he is proud of his parents, siblings, relatives and ancestors who have supported…
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The Ministry of Health and Medical Services is planning to convert more nursing stations into full health centres, while also relocating some facilities to new sites. Minister for Health Dr Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu told Parliament that the government has allocated funding for preliminary work required to upgrade nursing stations and improve service delivery in remote communities. “In terms of plans, yes, there are plans to convert nursing stations to health centres, there are plans to relocate nursing stations to new sites,” Dr Lalabalavu said. He said the funding would be used as seed funding for initial preparatory works, including upgrades…
Military officer Rusiate Cama Tawakilai has been refused bail and remanded by the Suva Magistrates Court over alleged methamphetamine possession, attempted bribery and serious assault. The 44-year-old single father appeared before Magistrate Shageeth Somaratne this afternoon. Police allege Tawakilai was stopped and searched by a team of officers conducting patrols in Delainavesi on Wednesday. During the search, officers allegedly found a zip-lock plastic bag containing white crystals, which later tested positive for methamphetamine. Tawakilai allegedly offered $150 to the arresting officer in an attempt to secure his release. He allegedly then fled the scene before being apprehended by two police…
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