Rakesh Kumar

A SIXTY-FIVE-year-old resident of Wailea St, Vatuwaqa has taken a stand against illegal rubbish dumping, volunteering with Trashboom Pacific to educate residents and help keep the community clean. Lavenia Volaukitoga said a group of nine women had been working together to discourage residents from dumping rubbish in the creek and surrounding areas. “Our group has […]

The National Cybercrime Threat Analytics Unit (NCTAU) has warned about a rise in financial frauds linked to malicious Android applications disguised as pornography apps.

US-based technology giant Google has launched the Pixel 11 in India, with the price starting at ₹89,999 for the base variant with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. The phone is available in Pistachio, Hibiscus, Frost and Obsidian colour options.

CHILDREN cannot be told to eat healthy when nutritious food is too expensive, unavailable or unappealing, Consumer Council of Fiji chief executive officer Seema Shandil has warned. Ms Shandil said the country must stop placing the burden of healthy eating solely on children and instead create food environments that make healthy choices affordable and accessible. […]

THE Government faces a major challenge in promoting healthy eating among schoolchildren, with unhealthy food options continuing to be sold outside school boundaries despite a policy governing what canteens sell inside schools. Minister for Health Dr Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu said the Government had a healthy school canteen policy aimed at ensuring students were offered healthier […]

INFLUENZA-LIKE illnesses (ILI) and acute respiratory infections (ARI) are affecting a large number of people across Fiji, with the Ministry of Health urging the public to take precautions and seek medical attention if symptoms worsen. Minister for Health Dr Atonio Lalabalavu said fever and cough were among the common symptoms, with the illness spreading easily […]

FIJI is preparing to significantly expand its ability to monitor and protect its maritime borders under the proposed Veitacini Treaty with Australia, including the acquisition of drones and uncrewed vessels, and the establishment of new operating bases. Minister for Defence and Veteran Affairs Pio Tikoduadua said maritime security was a critical component of the proposed […]

FIJI’S defence relationship with Australia is set for a major expansion over the next decade, with the proposed Veitacini Treaty to strengthen the country’s maritime security, aviation capability, cyber defence, disaster response and military capacity. Minister for Defence and Veteran Affairs Pio Tikoduadua told the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence on Thursday that […]

THE proposed Fiji-Australia Veitacini Treaty is set to strengthen infrastructure at the Queen Elizabeth Barracks while creating greater support for veterans, including improved access to healthcare and dedicated services. Minister for Defence and Veteran Affairs Pio Tikoduadua told the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence on Thursday that infrastructure development was an important component […]

MOTOR vehicle buyers must exercise extreme caution when purchasing vehicles from unauthorised dealers. The call from the Consumer Council of Fiji follows a string of complaints over poor after-sales service and alleged attempts to shift blame onto customers. Council chief executive officer Seema Shandil said at least 26 consumers had complained since 2020 about one […]