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Fiji is grappling with a widening shortage of essential health professionals, despite stepped-up incentives. A forthcoming Health Workforce Strategy promises realigned roles, new director-level positions, and clearer career paths designed to strengthen the public health system and retain talent.

Namaka’s market is redefining Fiji’s Western Division, one small stall at a time. A 66-year-old grandmother turning home-cooked meals into a lifeline, and a former job seeker who found new purpose in vending—their stories reveal resilience, family, and the heartbeat of Fiji’s informal economy.

Netanyahu’s embrace of Trump’s Gaza plan signals a daring bid to shift international focus and bolster domestic support. It also risks widening rifts inside his coalition over Palestinian statehood as elections approach. A high-stakes maneuver that could reshape regional dynamics and humanitarian concerns.

Desperate accounts from asylum seekers detained offshore reveal a struggle to survive on meager allowances, with food often out of reach. As advocates call for accountability and reform, the human cost of offshore processing raises urgent questions about care, safety, and policy.

Labasa’s debut Meeth Band promises a high-energy Diwali night, blending bhajans, qawwali and Bollywood hits for an inclusive, community-filled celebration at Damodar City this Saturday.

Two teams at a crossroads gear up for a high-stakes Test opener in Ahmedabad. India looks to channel momentum and put distractions behind them, while the West Indies navigate injuries and fresh faces in a bid to spring a surprise. A clash of plans, young talent, and pressure-packed moments awaits as the series gets underway.

Fiji is rolling out a sweeping overhaul of its workers’ compensation system, aiming for faster relief and greater accountability. The plan targets legacy backlogs, administrative shifts, and a new no-fault scheme to support those injured at work. Budget changes and reforms signal a bold push to streamline compensation and improve outcomes for workers.

– Wallabies icon James Slipper is stepping away from international rugby, closing a record-breaking era and signaling a new chapter with the Brumbies. The final curtain falls this weekend in Perth. – After a career defined by durability and leadership, James Slipper retires from Test rugby, leaving behind a landmark legacy and a bright future…

Fiji is introducing new country liaison officers to strengthen protections for workers abroad, with plans to work closely with unions to enforce labor standards. The move has sparked debate over staffing and oversight, as officials stress tougher monitoring across Australia and New Zealand.

Facing warnings and the shadow of unknown vessels on the horizon, a global flotilla pushes toward Gaza to deliver vital aid. Among its supporters are activists, lawyers, and Greta Thunberg, united by a bold attempt to push through a long-standing blockade—and the tension is palpable as events unfold.

New police footage from a Nashville incident spots Morgan Wallen in a strikingly upbeat moment as his song plays in the back of a patrol car. The clip sits at the intersection of fame, accountability, and resilience, hinting at the larger legal saga and the pressures of celebrity life.

After a tense security scare tied to a bomb threat and a nearby incident, Oktoberfest is reopening in Munich. A thorough search found no ongoing threat, as the festival resumes and the city shows a hopeful note of resilience.

Fiji is facing a mounting cyber risk as more people come online, with AI-driven attacks complicating the digital battlefield. Law enforcement, the Online Safety Commission, and communities are ramping up awareness, training, and legal tools to shield citizens from scams and online fraud, signaling a proactive push for a safer online era.

Disney reshapes its film calendar, swapping an untitled Marvel project for a new Simpsons movie in 2027. As Marvel tightens its release slate and Disney undertakes a broader restructuring, fans are left weighing what this means for the MCU and the fate of future projects like Blade.

Pinktober arrives in Fiji with a bold call for a national, family-centered fight against cancer. From mobile clinics reaching rural communities to expanded screening and education, leaders emphasize healthier living and open conversations about cancer for everyone. A new wave of support and funding signals a fuller push to boost awareness, access, and care.