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Expert notes shift in drug use

2+ hour, 55+ min ago  (290+ words) Ozempic and Mounjaro are becoming increasingly popular prescription drugs among Fijians who are overweight or obese. Fiji Pharmaceutical Society representative Sristica Nair told the General Practitioners Annual Conference yesterday the drugs were initially approved for the management of diabetes mellitus,…...

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Vosarogo highlights girmitiya role in nation-building - The Fiji Times

7+ hour, 30+ min ago  (189+ words) The girmitiya and their descendants did not simply survive; they shaped the economy and cultural architecture of Fiji. Minister for Lands Filimoni Vosarogo made the comment while delivering his address at the commemoration of 147th Girmit Remembrance Day held in Nadi…...

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NFP revenue increases with donations

2+ hour, 47+ min ago  (277+ words) Parliamentary office resourcing remained the National Federation Party's biggest source of income in 2025, contributing significantly to the party's financial position despite the party ending the year with a deficit. The NFP's detailed income and expenditure statement for the year ending…...

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Call to review limitation

4+ hour ago  (171+ words) Fiji Trades Union Congress national president Daniel Urai is calling on the Government to review constitutional limitations on freedom of assembly and freedom of speech. Speaking during the FTUC's 51st Biennial Delegates Conference in Nadi last week, he said greater progress…...

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Letters to the Editor | May 18, 2026

3+ hour, 18+ min ago  (1098+ words) The Fijian Drua's performance Huge downfall Sadly, recently Fijian Drua's consistency has been inconsistent. From a recent high ranking 7th we have now slipped to 10th " one step away from the bottom. Following our recent bye last week, a break from camp…...

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Fuel surcharge assessment completed, decision soon

3+ hour, 14+ min ago  (179+ words) The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission (FCCC) is currently finalising its assessment of the proposed interim fuel surcharge adjustment submitted by Energy Fiji Limited (EFL). This is after EFL had proposed a fuel surcharge adjustment of approximately 11 cents per k…...

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Girmitiya key to Fiji's development, says Kumar

5+ hour, 31+ min ago  (157+ words) Fiji Girmit Council chairman Parveen Kumar said the remembrance of Girmit Day is a significant occasion in Fiji's history that should be commemorated annually. "Girmitiya and their descendants played a central role in developing the modern Fiji economy," Mr Kumar…...

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In Depth | HIV outbreak intensifies: Babies among rising cases, says report - The Fiji Times

7+ hour, 4+ min ago  (1365+ words) I guess not many people anticipated that Fiji, among all countries, would find itself where it is today. The tiniest dot on the world map navigating one of the world's fastest-growing HIV epidemics. Last year, Health Minister Dr Ratu Atonio…...

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Editorial Comment | A different take!

3+ hour, 24+ min ago  (482+ words) The principal of Glenview School, Lynda Knight, has made some interesting remarks about drug use. Ms Knight believes Fiji's growing concerns over drug use cannot be addressed without tackling childhood trauma and mental health issues affecting young people. This makes…...

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Fire sparks safety alert

3+ hour, 51+ min ago  (194+ words) The National Fire Authority has reiterated its call for homeowners to take fire safety precautions seriously. This after two homes were completely destroyed by fire leaving 12 people homeless. NFA CEO Puamau Sowane expressed deep concern over the rising number of…...