The Pacific Islands Council of Trade Unions says the passing of Fiji’s Minister for Employment, Productivity and Workplace Relations, Agni Deo Singh, is a significant loss for workers and trade unions across the Pacific. In a statement, PICTU described Singh as a principled leader and champion of workers’ rights who remained connected to his trade union roots throughout his public life. Before entering politics, Singh was a teacher and served as General Secretary of the Fiji Teachers Union. PICTU says his experience within the labour movement gave him a strong understanding of the challenges faced by workers and their families…
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Three women’s rights organizations are questioning the appointment of Pita Wise as Permanent Secretary for Public Enterprises, saying unanswered questions remain over a sexual harassment allegation made during his previous tenure in government. The Fiji Women’s Rights Movement, Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre and DIVA for Equality Fiji say Wise’s return to a senior public service position raises concerns about accountability and transparency. The groups say the allegation dates back to 2024, when Wise was Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister. At the time, FWRM and FWCC had also raised concerns over his nomination as Fiji’s Ambassador to…
Local Government Minister Hannah Beazley believes an inquiry is needed into the City of Perth even though “it’s clear to all and sundry” poor governance and dysfunction continue to impact the council.
Cataract remains the leading cause of avoidable blindness in Fiji and the wider Pacific region, with refractive errors and corneal opacity also among the major causes. To help address the problem, China’s Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center of Sun Yat-sen University is providing advanced cataract surgery to patients in Fiji under its longstanding partnership with the Ministry of Health and Medical Services. A total of 125 patients have been selected for surgery following several months of screening. The Chinese ophthalmology team is providing phacoemulsification cataract surgery, an advanced procedure that remains limited in Fiji due to the high cost of equipment and…
Schools and students in the Northern Division are being encouraged to take the lead in protecting the environment through better waste management practices. The call was made as Minister for Environment and Climate Change Lynda Tabuya launched the School Waste Management Initiative during commemorations for World Cleanup Day and World Ozone Day at Holy Family Secondary School in Labasa. The initiative encourages students to separate recyclable, organic and general waste, while also promoting composting and the reuse of materials. Tabuya told students that protecting the environment does not always require major initiatives, but can begin with simple actions at school…
A multi-million-dollar development has been approved for the Fast Eddys site in the CBD, about seven years since the 24-hour restaurant closed.
Shares in Perth-based junior White Cliff Minerals rose by more than 10 per cent on Tuesday morning, following news of Hancock Prospecting eying off a 13.5 per cent stake in the company.
Perth Glory’s new CEO wants to bring good times back to HBF Park.
Northern Territory senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has accused Pauline Hanson of “wilful ignorance” after the One Nation leader labelled Indigenous Australians “the most primitive race on Earth”.
Rugby Sevens legend and PSH Hospitals brand ambassador Waisale Serevi is encouraging members of the public to make their heart health a priority by attending a free Heart Wellness Symposium in Nadi on Tuesday, September 22. The event will run from 6pm to 9pm and will give members of the public an opportunity to engage directly with experienced heart specialists. Serevi says the symposium is an important opportunity for people to learn more about their heart health and take action early. He will also attend the event for a special meet-and-greet with members of the public. PSH Hospitals founder and…