Alarming figures on rape
THE perpetrators are related to the victims in 50 per cent of rape, according to a survey by Save the Children Fund, commissioned by the International Labour Organisation.
View ArticleTheft case moved
THE case of attempted larceny and conversion against former Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua Party director Jale Baba has once again been transferred to the Magistrates Court.
View ArticleMeet hears of need to include disabled
There was a need to include disabled children in media productions to promote equal rights.
View ArticleTalks target kids
A week-long workshop conducted by United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) will look at producing communications for children on different topics.
View ArticleTarai's bid for change
When it comes to making a difference with the less fortunate, Taraivini Rayawa wishes to do just that.
View ArticleDiani's health crisade
At this year's Vodafone Hibiscus Mr Healthy Suva City's message is to help build a healthy environment for our motherland, Fiji. This is the message Josaia Diani Rokodulu would like to convey to the...
View ArticleNZ launch for coast
THE rebranded "where culture, tradition and nature meet" Coral Coast was highlighted at the Auckland Flight Centres Mid-Winter Travel Expo last week.
View ArticleMerchants wants sand royalties
ROYALTIES on sand sales should be gazetted once the dispute over the Sigatoka sand dunes quarry is resolved, said Standard Concrete Industries chief executive Mosese Volavola.
View ArticleChief orders watch on Wailoaloa Beach
SAUNAKA villagers have been instructed by their chief to patrol and watch over Wailoaloa Beach after reported incidents of sand theft and intimidation.
View ArticleFuel price drop makes little difference: Cabbies
THE fuel price decrease are expected to bring relief for people, however, taxi operators say it is just a mere 'tip of the iceberg'.
View ArticleChurch enables women
EMPOWERING women in the business sector, the Methodist Church in Labasa has opened a new handicraft centre for the women to sell their hand made products from.
View ArticleVendors lose to supermarkets
LABASA vendors feel they are losing out on customers because of the sale of vegetables in local supermarkets.
View ArticleBack to the classroom
EVEN though they last sat in classrooms almost 30 years ago, a women's group in the Northern Division remains adamant of returning to school to take up computer lessons.
View ArticleMajor water shutdown for Central Division
A MAJOR shutdown of water supply will occur in the Central Division on Saturday รน to replace the Waila switchboard.
View ArticleWomen fail to report crimes
SIXTY per cent of women who approach the Fiji Women's Crisis Centre for counselling and support prefer not to report violent incidents to the police, as they continue to live in violent relationships.
View ArticleCleansed by fire
DETERMINED to rid themselves of the last remnants of the Messiah Movement, Bua villagers gathered around a bonfire and destroyed memories of sect founder Sairusi Nabogibogi.
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