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UNDP program specialist disaster risk reduction and recovery, Karen Bernard , with a participant during the post-disaster needs assessment workshop at the Holiday Inn yesterday.

Invasive species stink. They kill native species, destroy property, and cause all kinds of trouble for the locals.

Artist Horst Kiechle has created a papercraft torso complete with detailed organs that fit together inside the chest cavity for the science lab at the International School in Nadi, Fiji Islands.

SCHOOLGIRL Merewalesi Sevura was still shocked when she shared her experience of fleeing from a group of men who offered her money then chased her last week.

TRY scoring machine Samisoni Viriviri is ready to justify his selection into the Fiji 7s team at the Rugby World Cup Sevens.

An Asian man who damaged the number plate frame of a Government vehicle has been ordered to pay a fine of $140 dollars.

President, Rajesh Patel confirmed that the All Whites will be playing some matches for the Soccer World Cup build up and he is in negotiations for Fiji to play the All Whites.

FIJI peacekeepers have served in more peacekeeping operations than any other nation in the world, serving for 35 years since 1978.

Lautoka's Ali Anthony, left, and Nelson Odaiji share a light moment after their victory over Rewa during the Vodafone Fiji FACT at the ANZ Stadium in Suva on Sunday.

THE music and musicians who helped shape Fiji's live music scene spanning three decades will appear for one night only at the Royal Suva Yacht Club on Saturday.

THE Saru Dragons blew fire at Nabua Broncos in their Fiji National Rugby League Top 8 duel at Buckhurst Park last Saturday.

Obesity for adults is typically defined as body-mass index, or BMI - the ratio of weight in kilograms to height in meters squared - of 30 or higher.

The Manager of the United Nations Development Programme's Pacific Centre Garry Wiseman made these comments at the opening of a workshop aimed at improving the skills of journalists to increase public awareness on housing rights and urbanization in Melanesia.

THE Consumer Council of Fiji has warned customers to be aware of medically-unproven products being sold in the country.

Front from left: Bula contestants Miss Media Wave Anisi Tupou, Miss Laser Equipment Pritika Payal, Miss FENC Fiji Alice Tanua and Miss Ramesh Studio Rosie Vatuciri.

A GOOD second half display from Ba gave the side a comfortable 3-0 win over Nadroga in the opening round of the Vodafone Fiji FACT at the ANZ Stadium in Suva yesterday.

THE Fiji Trades Union Congress' women's committee has resolved to take child labour awareness outside of the workers collective body directly to communities in the Western Division.

The last match of today's Vodafone Fiji FACT between Ba and Labasa is currently underway with both teams locked at nil all.

The Health Ministry is in the ongoing process of restructuring the mental health services to improve responsiveness, efficiency of delivery, effectiveness of treatment, and accessibility to service.

Update: 11:47AM NADI has made a good start in its second Vodafone Fiji FACT pool match at the ANZ Stadium.