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source: BBC The Princess of Wales received an enthusiastic welcome from Italian crowds, on her return to overseas visits following her treatment for cancer. There were shouts and cheers for Catherine, and a home-made poster reading “Ciao Kate”, as she appeared in a picturesque piazza in Reggio Emilia. During a walkabout in warm sunshine, she shook hands and posed for selfies, with a noisy crowd holding up babies and flowers, but mostly their phones to capture the moment. It is more than three years since Catherine last appeared at such an event overseas, but she has clearly kept her box…

A new $25,000 partnership between Jack’s of Fiji and the Fiji Cancer Society. Cancer awareness and screening efforts are set to receive a boost through a new $25,000 partnership between Jack’s of Fiji and the Fiji Cancer Society. The partnership, announced in Nadi today, will support community outreach programs focused on cancer awareness, screening and women’s health, particularly cervical cancer, in the Western Division. Speaking at the event, Jack’s of Fiji Group People and Capability Manager and Chair of the company’s CSR Committee, Ronald Reddy said the initiative goes beyond a financial contribution. Reddy said cancer continues to affect thousands…

National leaders visited Dilkusha Home in Nausori. A century-old legacy of compassion rooted in the Girmit era was brought into focus today as national leaders visited Dilkusha Home in Nausori during the 147th Girmit Commemoration. Dilkusha Home, established in 1904 by the Indian Division of the Methodist Church, traces its origins directly to the hardships of the Girmit period, when indentured labourers and their families faced poverty, uncertainty and separation in colonial Fiji. The visit was led by Minister for Public Enterprises, Multi-Ethnic Affairs, Culture, Heritage and Arts Charan Jeath Singh, alongside Permanent Secretary Dr Vinesh Kumar, who both acknowledged…

Taxi stands in Labasa Town. The Labasa Taxi Association has raised concerns over hygiene and safety issues surrounding night market vendors operating around taxi stands in Labasa Town. Association chair Mahen Prasad says some vendors selling kava at night are occupying taxi parking areas, with poor sanitation and strong odours becoming an increasing concern for drivers and the public. He says the lack of proper restroom use around the area has become a health concern, particularly for taxi drivers operating late into the night. “There is no convenience. I think at the market stand they are selling grog, mixing grog…

Carboplatin, a key chemotherapy drug. Fiji is facing a shortage of carboplatin, a key chemotherapy drug, leaving cancer patients who depend on it struggling to access timely treatment. Fiji Cancer Society Chief Executive Belinda Chan confirmed the shortage in an interview with FBC News, saying the issue came to light while the organisation was assisting with a patient inquiry for chemotherapy access. Chan said the shortage means patients diagnosed with cancers that require carboplatin are unable to start treatment, raising serious concerns over continuity of care. “Only Tuesday I was alerted that we had run out of a chemo drug.…

Vanuatu United FC’s Jason Thomas shields Bula FC’s Roy Krishna OFC Pro League 2026 round three match at Olympic Park Melbourne. Sunday 22 February 2026. Photo: OFC Media via Phototek Vanuatu United FC will meet Fiji’s Bula FC in the semifinal play-off of the OFC Pro League, following their 2-2 draw with Tahiti United in Auckland on Wednesday night. The draw confirmed their top spot in the Challengers group and secured a match against Bula FC, the fourth-placed team from the Leaders group. Tahiti United came from behind twice in the game to draw level and were on attack in…

[file photo] Violence against women and girls in Fiji is still being normalised within private and household settings. This, according to new findings from the Social Cohesion and Reconciliation (SCORE) Index Assessment. The report shows that while such violence is widely rejected in public, it continues to persist behind closed doors, exposing a sharp gap between public attitudes and private behaviour. Faith-based leaders have been identified as key actors in shifting these attitudes, with researchers saying trusted institutions remain central to changing behaviour and strengthening social cohesion.Article continues after advertisement The findings were presented at a recent forum, where SeeD…

Source: Fiji Football/ FACEBOOK PAGE Labasa College’s stunning debut at the Fiji Secondary Schools Futsal Competition has not only established the school as a rising force in the sport, but also propelled coach Roneel Avnith Ram into the national setup. In their first appearance at the national competition, Labasa College produced one of the most impressive campaigns of the year, reaching the semi-finals in all four grades, Under-17 Girls, Under-19 Girls, Under-17 Boys and Under-19 Boys. The school’s girls teams dominated throughout the tournament, remaining unbeaten during the Northern Division competition before carrying that momentum into the national finals in…

A total of 51 young footballers from around the country have been called up for the Fiji Under-16 Boys Talent Identification Camp currently underway at the Fiji Football Association Academy in Ba. The four-day trials, which began on Tuesday and concludes tomorrow, are part of Fiji’s preparations for the OFC U16 World Cup Qualifiers scheduled to be held in Papua New Guinea from July 12 to 25. The selected players were identified through the Fiji Football Association youth competitions, including the U17 and U20 leagues, school competitions, and regional talent identification programmes. The squad features players from traditional football strongholds…

French gendarme officers guard the entrance of the Vallee-du-Tir district, in Noumea on May 14, 2024, amid protests linked to a debate on a constitutional bill aimed at enlarging the electorate for upcoming elections of the overseas French territory of New Caledonia. Photo: AFP / Theo Rouby As New Caledonia marks the second anniversary of a spate of unrest and riots that broke out on 13 May 2024, the situation on the ground remains tense, on the political, economic and security levels. Politically, over the past two years, there have been sequences of discussion between local stakeholders and the French…