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Fiji · Fijion January 6, 1970, The Fiji Times reported an 18-year-old man died when the truck he was travelling in veered off the road at Vaivai, close to Lautoka. The report stated that canefarmer Pradeep Singh was rushed to the Lautoka Hospital and died from severe head injuries following emergency surgery. The police report claimed as Pradeep Singh’s father, Harbhans Singh, was driving the Bedford truck down a hill, the hood opened and blocked Harbhans…See the Story
Back in History | Man dies in accident
Fiji · FijiPRIME Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has come out in support of the Pacific Engagement Visa (PEV), a new permanent resident visa for selected Pacific Island countries including Fiji, which have been allocated 300 visas of the total 3000. The inaugural Pacific Engagement Visa ballot will open on June 3, this year. When asked on the issue of Fiji losing more of its skilled workforce to the PEV, Mr Rabuka said “we are in the era of circular migration”. “…See the Story
PM supports visa ballot for Australia
Fiji · FijiNEXT month’s Black and White Charity Ball is a labour of love conceptualised by First Lady Filomena Katonivere and her team of notable names who have come together for a good cause. On board the project is Sulueti Rabuka, Emily Lalabalavu and Bernadette Rounds Ganilau, all of whom are now in the final stages of preparing for the ball that will light up Fiji’s State House on June 1. At the State House yesterday, the ladies gathered for another ro…See the Story
Charity ball aims to raise funds for institute
Fiji · FijiPolice is pleading for information to locate the parents or guardians of a child found at RB Patel South Point this morning. The child is now kept at the Nakasi police station. In a release, police said a team found him alone at the supermarket and asked him what his name was. “He told officers that his name is Marika,” police said. Please call the Nakasi Police Station on 9905407 if you can help us in reuniting Marika with his parents or guardi…See the Story
Missing child | Police yet to locate parents
Fiji · FijiSUVA’S Ratu Sukuna Park is expected to open before the end of June. This was the response from Housing and Local Government Minister Maciu Nalumisa when asked for an update on the park. The project was planned to open in March this year with the unveiling of a new podium. “We are hopeful to open Ratu Sukuna Park before the end of June,” Mr Nalumisa said. He said the delay was caused by unfavourable weather and the redesigning of the park. Mr Nal…See the Story
Park set to open before June end
Fiji · FijiTHE CWM Hospital is grappling with a significant increase in complaints regarding the Maternity Unit’s capacity to cater for the rising number of women seeking care. In addressing these concerns, Health Minister Dr Atonio Lalabalavu acknowledged the limitations faced by the hospital and outlined plans to alleviate the strain on resources. Dr Lalabalavu said in its present state, CWM Hospital simply lacked sufficient space to accommodate the grow…See the Story
CWMH grapples with increase in complaints
Cancer · FijiABOUT 14,000 people are diagnosed with cancer in Fiji, says Health Minister Dr Atonio Lalabalavu. He said prostate, liver, colorectal, lung cancer, leukemia was most common among males, breast and cervical for women. Dr Lalabalavu said cancer was among the top five causes of death in the country. He said an effective way of saving Fijian lives was early diagnosis which could help suppressing the disease. “Statistics show that incidents of cancer…See the Story
14,000 living with cancer
Fiji · FijiSeasoned Fiji Airports firefighters who would soon be promoted to senior roles have been told that every travelling public expected them to control the uncontrollable. The promotion follows graduation from the Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting Services (ARFFS) month-long training. Speaking at the graduation of these nine firefighters from Labasa, Rotuma, Nausori and Nadi International Airport, Fiji Airports chief executive Mesake Nawari said the…See the Story