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$10m health price tag

Health Care · Ba

$10m health price tag

THE $10million a month paid by Government to Health Care (Fiji) Private Ltd to manage Ba and Lautoka hospitals is for the two facilities to stay fully operational, says Aspen Medical CEO Gavin Whiteside. Clarifying public assumptions about the high bill paid by taxpayers, Mr Whiteside said the monthly payment was going towards paying staff salary, medicine, insurance and utility bills. “The $10 million-a-month funds given to Aspen Medical is not…See the Story

14 Biotech Companies To Watch In The Boston Area In 2025 - Data Intelligence

Boston, Massachusetts · Boston

14 Biotech Companies To Watch In The Boston Area In 2025 - Data Intelligence

Newsletter Signup – Under Article / In Page “*” indicates required fields The BIO International Convention 2025, held in Boston this June, once again underscored the region’s leading role in the global biotech landscape. As thousands of industry leaders gathered to exchange ideas and explore new partnerships. But after the convention wraps up, biotech innovation continues to thrive in Boston. That’s why today, we’re taking a closer look at 14 bi…See the Story

DISCOVERING FIJI | The 2 chiefly siblings of ancient Navitilevu

DISCOVERING FIJI | The 2 chiefly siblings of ancient Navitilevu

If you stand on top of Nanukuloa in Ra and face the famous Navitilevu Bay, you will notice Navuniivi Villageperched on a hillside directly opposite you. But before Navuniivi, the traditional seat of Tui Navitilevu, on your right you will notice a prominent outcrop of land that looks like an uninhabited rocky island. Close to the beach, the place is cloaked with costal trees but at the top it is crowned with talasiga grass. At its highest point, …Read Article

Heated clash ends in a draw

Ba was held to a 1–1 draw by Suva in a tense Extra Premier League encounter at the Fiji FA Academy in Ba, marking Ba’s second consecutive home draw. The hosts took the lead just before halftime, with France Catarogo striking in the 43rd minute to put Ba ahead. They went into the break with […]Ba · Ba Read Article

Specialised isolation room opens

THE country’s first isolation facility has been commissioned by Aspen Medical at its Lautoka Hospital. During the opening of the new facility this week, Aspen Medical CEO Gavin Whiteside said this would ensure illnesses such as COVID were treated separately by a highly trained medical team. “The negative pressure isolation room is a first for Fiji. So, we learned a lot of lessons as a global community when COVID hit and the importance of isolati…Lautoka · Lautoka Read Article

Spoils shared in OFC Women’s Nations Cup Group A opener

The OFC Women’s Nations Cup 2025 kicked off with the spoils shared by Tahiti and Cook Islands at Churchill Park, Lautoka, today. Both 2022 quarter finalists were looking to start their campaigns strongly, knowing that securing early points would be key if they were to progress from the group containing the reigning champions Papua New Guinea. In the game’s opening minutes… SourceLautoka · Lautoka Read Article

Fiji Pine’s new office and clean water project unveiled

Fiji Pine has opened a new office in Ra. This is a strategic move to boost development in the division and strengthen its ties with local communities. Minister for Fisheries and Forestry Alitia Bainivalu said the new office was more than just a physical space, it would serve as a central point for partnership between […]Ra · Ra Read Article

Sorovakula’s journey of grit gets her Fiji Kulas debut

20-year-old US-based defender Akinisi Sorovakula’s football career is a story of grit, forged through personal hardship and nurtured by the steadfast backing of her community and parents. Sorovakula, whose paternal roots trace back to Naserelagi, Ra, and maternal links to Nadi, is set to represent her Fijian heritage on the international stage for the first […]Nadi · Nadi Read Article

Lautoka communities unite in search for missing elderly woman, call for military help

The Qalitu and Buabua community in Lautoka have come together to search for a missing elderly woman. Rada Rukmani was last seen by her relatives on Saturday June 28 when she was returning from a wedding. Qalitu resident and retired headteacher, Nand Kishore is requesting the Minister for Defense Pio Tikoduadua to send military officers to comb the dense forest where Ms Rukmani might have gone missing. “From Monday 30th June till yesterday aftern…Lautoka · Lautoka Read Article

Sports spectacle in Rakiraki

The Fiji Sports Council Grassroots under-21 sevens tournament is set to showcase the talent of young rugby, netball, and volleyball players as they compete in Rakiraki. With a total of 24 rugby teams and 12 netball and volleyball teams participating, the competition promises to be fierce, with teams from Ra, Tavua, and Ba areas vying for the championship title. Emosi Lasaqa, the Fiji Sports Council communications officer, emphasised the exciteme…Volleyball · Ra Read Article

Tourist town rattled – Chamber elects new president amid abuse of funds claims

THE Nadi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) has a new interim president. Former Nadi Town Council chief executive officer Lawrence Kumar was voted to lead the chamber for the next six months during a special general meeting in Nadi on Thursday night amidst financial woes and allegations of financial mismanagement. Mr Kumar said with the appointment of new board members and vice presidents, they hoped to take the Chamber towards a different …Nadi · Nadi Read Article

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