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Fiji · FijiDevelopments in the health sector four years into the 1980s gave reason for optimism, according to a report published in The Fiji Times on Thursday, September 27, 1984. The report stated the Central Nursing School in Tamavua, built in 1908 as a training institute for midwifery, was to be replaced by a new $5.45million complex to be built under a Japanese Government aid scheme. This newspaper reported that the then Minister for Foreign Affairs Jo…See the Story
Back in History | $5.45m school project
Trees · FijiPeople who do not sustain trees will soon live in a world that does not sustain people. That’s the message from 29-year-old Jason Liwuslili a graduate with a Diploma in Environmental Science from the University of the South Pacific. His journey from his home country to Fiji reflects not only a quest for personal education but also a profound commitment to environmental conservation and community development. Born and raised in Vanuatu, Liwuslili…See the Story
Shaping the future | From Vanuatu to Fiji
Fiji · FijiOpportunities should be given to students who don’t succeed, says the Assistant Minister for Education Iliesa Vanawalu. Mr Vanawalu made the comment after he was asked whether there were plans to bring back the repeat system in schools. Responding to queries, he said many students who had repeated classes had gone on to achieve signifi cant success. “We are human beings, and I believe if we are a given second chance to prosper, we should take it…See the Story
Opportunities for unsuccessful students
Taxes · SuvaFiji Holdings Limited Group has recorded a net profit before tax of $70.1m for the year ended 30th June 2024, an increase of 11 percent from the $63.2m for the same period last year. Group Chair Rokoseru Nabalarua said this solid performance is reassuring to their stakeholders and highlights FHL’s commitment to sustained growth in line with their strategies. He said while the growth was broad-based, key contributors to this profit were from core…See the Story
FHL records net profit $70.1m, before tax
Fiji · FijiAsmany as 300 students still studying in tents in Vanua Levu will be back in their new classrooms by the end of 2025, according to Assistant Education Minister Iliesa Vanawalu. Mr Vanawalu said there were funds in the budget to rebuild the three schools that were affected by cyclones. “We are in the progress of finalising the work that is left over for us to continue for this year and 2025,” he said. In an interview with this newspaper, Mr Vanaw…See the Story
New classrooms | By end of 2025, says Vanawalu
Aircraft · FijiFIJI Airways has announced yet another addition of cutting-edge technology to its aviation academy, with the official commissioning this week of two new CAE 7000XR full flight simulators for the Airbus A350 and ATR-72 aircraft, and two new CAE 500XR Fixed Training Devices (FTD’s) for the Airbus A330 and Boeing 737-Max 8. The state-of-the-art simulators have been successfully installed, commissioned, and certified by EASA (European Union Aviation…See the Story
New flight simulators for academy
Suva · SuvaThe FIJI Water Flying Fijians have named a formidable lineup for their Pacific Nations Cup semifinal clash against the USA tomorrow. The front row will feature Eroni Mawi, Tevita Ikanivere, and Samu Tawake, while Isoa Nasilasila and Temo Mayanavanua take on the locking duties. The loose forward trio consists of Meli Derenalagi, Kitione Salawa, and Elia Canakaivata. In the halves, Frank Lomani and Caleb Muntz will once again steer the game, with …See the Story
Mick names strong side for USA clash
Fiji · FijiThe Ministry of Women, Children and Social Protection allocates more than $2.3million yearly in social welfare assistance for more than 1978 people in Lomaiviti. In an address to the eight villages of the district of Mudu on Tuesday, Social Welfare officer – Lomaiviti Viliame Toroca said the allocation depended on the number of new recipients and the termination of assistance. “There are more than 8000 people benefit from social welfare recipien…See the Story
