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Gaps in students’ knowledge of HIV, sexual health and substance abuse are raising concerns about how effectively these issues are being addressed in Fiji’s schools. A survey by Medical Services Pacific across six pilot schools found many students do not have accurate information about HIV and the risks associated with drugs and substance abuse. MSP […]

Farmers need more affordable financing if Fiji is to attract greater investment and diversify its agricultural sector. Public Accounts Committee member Sachida Nand is calling on the Fiji Development Bank to review its lending rates for agriculture, saying high borrowing costs can discourage farmers from expanding their operations. Nand says cheaper loans could encourage farmers...

Communities across Vanua Levu are increasingly feeling the impacts of a changing climate, with changes affecting food production, water supplies and the natural resources they depend on. In Macuata and Cakaudrove, declining crop quality, changing fish stocks, saltwater intrusion, drought and extreme weather are placing growing pressure on livelihoods. At Naviavia Settlement in M...

Fiji is reviewing how it supports its growing ageing population, with the government saying traditional family and community care can no longer be relied on as the only form of support. Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection Sashi Kiran says Fiji’s strong community networks have played an important role in caring for older people, […]

Deputy Prime Minister Viliame Gavoka is keeping his political options open as Fiji moves closer to the General Election. Gavoka remains Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation but has lost the leadership of SODELPA and is yet to confirm whether he will contest the next election under the party banner. His […]