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14 year old Vodivodi is bringing attention to mental health one step at a time

14-year-old Sako Vodivodi is trying to bring attention to mental health one step at a time. This morning, accompanied by his cousins the Year-8 Int

2024-09-28 06:10

B.C. beauty brand battles music giant over allegations of copyright infringement on social media

A popular B.C. beauty company known for dazzling eyeshadow has shut its doors amid a legal battle with Sony over claims the brand built its name through unlicensed association with entertainers featured in its videos. The lawsuit is a cautionary tale for entr…

2024-09-27 12:00

Coconut boys and colonial histories: a murder mystery depicting Fiji’s inequities

Sugar: An Ethnographic Novel is an elegant and intimate portrayal of everyday life in Fiji, deeply honest about the struggles and inequalities beneath the image of a tourist paradise.

2024-09-27 00:46

Catholic Institute for Nonviolence to launch in Rome, contribute to 2024 synod

Pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square hold up a sign that says “pace,” which means “peace” in Italian. / Credit: Vatican Media CNA Staff, Sep 25, 2024 / 17:40 pm (CNA). Cardinal Charles Maung Bo of Myanmar and Cardinal Robert McElroy of San Diego will lead the inau…

2024-09-25 21:40

'Tell the truth': Now George Speight is free, Fijians want answers about his failed coup

After his failed attempt to take power by storming parliament with armed supporters in 2000, George Speight was initially sentenced to death by hanging but that was later commuted to a life sentence.

2024-09-25 20:09

Your Complete Guide To Next Week’s ‘Ring Of Fire’ Solar Eclipse

The first solar eclipse since April 8's total in North America, the "ring of fire" on October 2, 2024, will be seen from the Pacific, South America and the Atlantic.

2024-09-25 10:00

Mental health at work - The Fiji Times

IT is time to Prioritise Mental Health in the Workplace”. That was the theme for this year’s World Mental Health Day, commemorated on October 10. Chosen through a global vote involving World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH) members, stakeholders and suppor…

2024-09-23 01:19

Nasinu Town Council increases health inspections following Consumer Council warnings on sub-quality meat sales

Following warnings issued by the Consumer Council of Fiji to supermarkets selling sub-quality meat, the Nasinu Town Council says there will be more he

2024-09-22 05:21

Many people in the Pacific lack access to adequate toilets—and climate change makes things worse

The Pacific Islands may evoke images of sprawling coastlines and picturesque scenery. But while this part of the world might look like paradise, many local residents are grappling with a serious public health issue.

2024-09-21 14:50

Fiji Airways Shows Interest in Odys Aviation eVTOLs

Carrier Moves to Increase Sustainability in Regional Flight Fiji Airways recently signed an Expression of Interest letter with their intent to purchase Odys Aviation’s hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft. This is part of the carrier’s effort to reduce emissions and…

2024-09-20 10:05