Author: TMC Palau
[Source: Reuters] British Columbia declared a state of emergency on Saturday after thousands of people in the western Canadian province were ordered to flee a fast-moving wildfire that nearly doubled in size overnight. The Bald Range wildfire was burning out of control and grew rapidly to about 9,500 hectares (23,500 acres), prompting evacuation orders in Summerland, Peachland and other districts west of Okanagan Lake in the province’s southern interior. The region produces most of B.C.’s wine and is Canada’s second-largest wine-producing area. Premier David Eby told a news conference on Saturday that one fire official had likened the fire to…
[Source: Reuters] Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey signed a joint defence agreement in Mecca on Friday, wedding Sunni Muslim U.S. allies alarmed at a regional conflagration that has brought Iranian missile fire onto Gulf oil exporters. Iran and its allies have been firing on Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states, and blockading their energy shipments, since the U.S. and Israel attacked it on February 28 in a major escalation after years of regional tumult. The “Mecca Joint Defence Agreement” is intended to strengthen collective deterrence against any act of aggression and stipulates that an armed attack against any of the…
[Photo: FILE] Fiji’s HIV response needs a whole-of-community effort, with Australia stressing that there is no quick fix to the growing challenge. Australia’s Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong says health workers, faith leaders, traditional leaders and communities all have an important role to play in the response. She says Australia will continue to support Fiji based on the priorities identified by the government, health sector and communities. Wong says Australia’s support will focus on prevention, training, workplace programmes, community outreach and essential health supplies.Article continues after advertisement “We respond to your government’s and your people’s priorities, and I think that’s…
A Fijian-national playing semi-professional rugby in Japan has just recently passed away. According to his club, Kyuden Voltex, Saimoni Vunilagi passed away on Friday to a suspected heart attack. The 26-year-old had only recently joined Kyuden Voltex after signing with the club last month. He previously played for Japan Rugby League One side Tokyo Sungoliath. “Although Saimoni had only recently joined Kyushu KV, his generous spirit and powerful style of play had raised high hopes for his contributions in the upcoming season.The players, staff, and all team associates are devastated by this sudden news.”Article continues after advertisement The back-row forward…
A 30-year-old man is the country’s latest road fatality victim. He died following a motor vehicle accident along Queens Road in Martintar, Nadi, just after 1 a.m. yesterday. Police say the man allegedly stepped onto the road suddenly before being struck by a vehicle driven by a 32-year-old man. The victim was rushed to the Nadi Hospital, but was pronounced dead on arrival.Article continues after advertisement Police investigations are continuing. Source link
More than two thousand plants believed to be marijuana have been seized in the Northern Division. The Northern Division Operations team discovered the Vatuyalewa mountain range. Chief of Operations ACP Kasiano Vusonilawe says officers also uprooted over 200 marijuana plants from a farm in Nasea, Tukavesi. ACP Vusonilawe says while drug cultivators are changing their tactics, police are staying ahead.Article continues after advertisement Drones and improved intelligence sharing are helping officers spot farms hidden in steep, difficult terrain. He adds that operations remain focused on cutting off drugs at the source. Multiple arrests were made across all five policing divisions…
[File Photo] An 18-year-old man has been remanded in custody over an alleged aggravated robbery at a shop in Nawaka, Nadi, earlier this month. Police allege the accused, together with another person, threatened a couple inside the shop before fleeing with cash, mobile phones and clothing. The accused appeared before the Nadi Magistrates Court on Friday, where he was charged with one count of aggravated robbery. He has been remanded until August 21.Article continues after advertisement Investigations into the alleged involvement of a second suspect are continuing. Source link
Fixtures for the upcoming Cricket Fiji Super 8 Championship have been finalized, with matches set to get underway on Tuesday. The five-day competition will feature eight teams, six of which are from the Lau Group. Each day will see four matches played, with two scheduled for the morning session and two in the afternoon. The final round of pool matches will be played on Thursday, followed by the quarter-finals and semi-finals.Article continues after advertisement Source link
[Photo: FILE] Fiji’s leading business conference has secured a new two-year partnership to strengthen collaboration between the private sector, investors, and policymakers as the country prepares for its next economic growth phase. The Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation has renewed its partnership with Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa as the official venue partner for the Top Executive Conference, with TOPEX 2026 and TOPEX 2027 to be held at Denarau. FCEF says the agreement reinforces its ability to deliver a high-level platform where business leaders, investors, government representatives, and development partners can address the challenges and opportunities shaping Fiji’s economic future.…
You might be interested in Holaluz: what happened to the ‘rooftop revolution’? GironaWhen Laia Palau (Barcelona, 1979) stopped playing basketball in 2022 to start a new stage at Uni Girona, she bought herself a bicycle. For years, contracts had forbidden her from cycling to avoid injuries. She went into Decathlon and came out with “the horse,” as she calls the bicycle that today is an extension of herself and accompanies her everywhere, even to buy bread each morning. “When I start going to Fontajau every day, I think I’m taking a wonderful path – she explains as we cross the…