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[Photo: FILE] Teacher salary delays, questionable appointments and poor staff allocation are among the issues the Education Ministry is now working to address. Education Minister Aseri Radrodro says some teachers have been in schools teaching students but have not received their salaries and acting allowances on time. He explained that the delays have been caused by problems in the Ministry’s human resource and finance processes. “The strong education system depends on a strong teaching workforce, and this Budget continues to recognise the important contributions teachers make to the future of our nation.”Article continues after advertisement Radrodro told Parliament that the…
Ua faataatia fuafuaga a Palau mo taligamalo o le fonotaga a Ta’ita’i o le Pasefika, le Pacific Islands Forum Leaders meeting. Ua ta’ua i lipoti a le Leitio faavaomalo a Niu Sila sa agai saunoaga a le Peresitene o Palau o Surangel Whipps Jr i popolega sa iai i tulaga o mea e nonofo ai malo poo le ‘au usufono ma faailoa ai o faauluuluga o atunuu o le a auai ua mautu le faaaogaina o faletalimalo peitai o isi nofoaga i le aai ua vave ona faatumulia ma ua lapatai ai i tagatanuu o loo avanoa ane ni potu…
[Photo: FILE] A $56.6 million investment in foreign affairs is facing a major test, as the government demands measurable economic returns from its diplomatic network. Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs Lenora Qereqeretabua states that the Ministry’s overseas missions will no longer be judged only by diplomatic engagements but by the opportunities they create for Fiji. Every dollar allocated, she says must translate into results, including securing foreign investment, opening markets for Fijian exports, attracting development support and expanding employment opportunities through labour mobility programs. The 2026–2027 Budget allocation will support Fiji’s 14 diplomatic missions, one regional mission based in Suva,…
[Photo: FILE] A group of Fiji National University Bachelor of Dental Surgery graduates are calling for urgent action over delays in their internship placements, saying they have been waiting more than six months to begin work with the Ministry of Health and Medical Services. In a letter to the media, the graduates, who requested anonymity, say they have received no clear communication despite applying for Dental Intern positions in December last year and attending interviews in March. They questioned why nurse, medical and pharmacy interns have already been deployed while dental interns are still waiting. The graduates also claim the…
Northland and Northern Bulls contest for the ball. Northland has continued its unbeaten run in the Vodafone Vanua Championship following a 21-13 victory over Northern Bulls in Nausori today. Last week the side beat Ra. It was a physical affair in the opening 40 minutes with both sides using their forwards to set the tone. Fans were entertained as the brutal battle lived up to expectations.Article continues after advertisement Two drunken supporters had to be escorted from the grandstand by Police and they missed the rest of the match. The off-field incident failed to have an impact on the torrid…
[Source: Fiji Football/ Facebook] The race for the Extra Premier League title and top-eight positions continues this weekend with a full slate of Round 14 matches across the country. League leaders Labasa FC will look to strengthen their hold at the top of the standings when they host Suva FC at Subrail Park on Saturday. Sunday’s action will see Rewa FC take on Nadroga FC at the HFC Bank Stadium, while Tailevu Naitasiri FC faces Nadi FC in the earlier fixture at the same venue. In the west, Lautoka FC will host Nasinu FC at Churchill Park as both sides…
[Source: Reuters] The Trump administration is launching an effort to dismantle what it calls the threat to U.S. sovereignty by the International Criminal Court, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday. President Donald Trump and others in Washington, such as former President George W. Bush, have long said the ICC should not have the authority to investigate and prosecute Americans, particularly members of the military. Reuters found the Trump administration backed sanctions against ICC officials in part to head off any future attempts to hold the Republican president or his officials accountable for U.S. military action overseas. In a…
[Source: Reuters] California and 11 states sued to block Paramount’s (PSKY.O), opens new tab $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD.O), opens new tab, alleging the deal would create a media behemoth with the power to raise prices in film and television. The lawsuit, opens new tabfiled in Oakland federal court, threatens to derail Paramount CEO David Ellison’s bid to transform his company into a major rival of Netflix (NFLX.O), opens new tab and Disney (DIS.N), opens new tab. States including New York, Arizona and Minnesota argued the deal would harm theaters and television distributors, raising prices for consumers…
After successfully hosting its annual Hanua Games volleyball tournament over the weekend, teams are calling for more events like it to be held throughout the year. The one-day tournament on Saturday brought together the Rotuman community in large numbers, celebrating five years of fierce competition between various provinces. Among the 57 teams that took part was Itumuta, whose captain, William Kean, has witnessed firsthand the tournament’s positive impact since its inception. With young people making up nearly 80 percent of participating teams, Kean said the Hanua Games provide youth with a meaningful goal to work towards each year while encouraging…
[Photo: SUPPLIED] A family in Natavileka, Dawasamu, has lost its home after a fire destroyed their uninsured property while they were attending church on Sunday. The blaze broke out around midday, causing an estimated $50,000 in damage to the residential property. The National Fire Authority states the cause of the fire is yet to be determined, with investigators set to carry out a full assessment. NFA Chief Executive Puamau Sowane said the incident was a reminder that fires can strike when homes are left unattended.Article continues after advertisement He pointed out that NFA responded to three structural fires over the…