Author: TMC Palau

[Source: Fijian Drua/ Facebook] Creating an environment where players and staff want to remain part of the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua is the top priority for incoming head coach Brad Mooar as he begins planning for the 2027 Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific season. Rather than setting results-based targets, Mooar says his biggest key performance indicator is building a positive culture that inspires growth, enjoyment and long-term commitment across the organisation. “My biggest KPI for 2027 is that we have a group of people, everyone that has been part of the Drua by the end of the season wants…

FCS confirms that any form of assault involving an officer and a prisoner will not be tolerated. [Photo: FILE] The Fiji Corrections Service has started an investigation into an alleged assault at the Lautoka Remand Centre following a video shared online. The FCS says the investigation will determine the circumstances surrounding the incident, including the cause of the alleged assault and the appropriate action to be taken. FCS confirms that any form of assault involving an officer and a prisoner will not be tolerated. It says any person found to have abused their authority or breached the law will face…

[Photo: Nausori Town Council Facebook] Residents in the Nakasi now have a new location to recycle eligible beverage containers and earn cash, following the opening of a Return & Earn Fiji collection centre at Nakasi Market. The new facility, launched in partnership with the Nausori Town Council, officially opened yesterday and will operate seven days a week from 9am to 1pm. The centre allows members of the public to return eligible plastic beverage bottles and aluminium cans and receive five cents for every container returned. Nausori Town Council, Acting Chief Executive, Rajesh Kumar, says Nakasi was selected because it is…

Fiji’s beauty and wellness industry has leaped forward with the launch of advanced dermal therapies at the newly opened Australian Verve Lounge in Suva. Founder and Director Feriel Ali, who returned to Fiji after decades abroad, says the clinic is the first in the country to offer treatments such as vegan exosomes and PDRN salmon DNA therapy. “27 years ago I moved to Australia and then I moved back to Fiji to open a skin clinic. So skin clinic is very different from beauty parlours and spas. We work on the dermal layers of the skin.” These innovations, Ali explained,…

Childhood cancer continues to affect families across Fiji, with around 50 children diagnosed with the disease every year. Assistant Minister for Health Penioni Ravunawa says while cases remain low compared to other illnesses, every child diagnosed faces a life-changing battle. He says early detection is critical, as timely treatment can improve outcomes for children with cancer. Nearly 60 children are currently receiving support from WOW Kids Fiji, which is urging greater awareness among parents and caregivers.Article continues after advertisement “Parents and caregivers should never ignore persistent symptoms such as prolonged fever, unusual bruising, unexplained weight loss. Persistent bone pain, lungs…

The Ministry of Housing says affordable housing should not come at the cost of people’s health and safety. This was highlighted by the Ministry while making submissions to the Standing Committee on Social Affairs on the proposed Public Health Amendment Bill 2026., Permanent Secretary for Housing Manasa Lesuma says the Ministry supports the updated definition of a common lodging house but wants it linked to the Fair Rents Act and the Housing Act. “The Ministry supports the updated definition of common lodging house, particularly its recognition of affordable accommodation. However, we also respectfully recommend that this definition be cross-referenced with…

[Source:YLens Fiji/Facebook] For the first time in Fiji Secondary Schools Rugby Union history, four Western Zone teams will feature in the Vodafone Deans Under 18 national quarterfinals. The top four from the West have all made the cut following their respective elimination wins. Ba Provincial Freebird Institute, Cuvu College, Ratu Navula College and Ra High School have secured their spots in the top eight. Cuvu College thrashed Saint Johns College 55-7,  Ratu Navula College beat hosts Shri Guru Nanak Khalsa College 27–13, while Ra High School thumped Navatu Secondary School 42-8.Article continues after advertisement Ba Provincial drew 29-all with Queen…

Dayal’s Sawmillers Ba has one hand on the Extra Premier League title after a 2-1 win over Extra Supermarket Labasa at Subrail Park today. The win means Ba now has 36 points and Labasa remains in second place on the standings on 32 points with two rounds remaining. The Men in Black can now clinch a record-extending 22nd league title with victory over Tailevu Naitasiri FC next weekend. Rex Naime gave Labasa the lead in the 3rd minute before Nabil Begg equalised from the penalty spot in first-half injury time.Article continues after advertisement Etonio Dogalau then broke Labasa’s hearts with…

The twins were taken overseas after doctors and their family sought specialized treatment.[PICTURE:SUPPPLIED] Ten-month-old Fijian conjoined twins Dicecea and Jesepeli Kikau have arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for medical assessments to determine if separation surgery is possible. The sisters will be assessed by specialists under the Saudi Conjoined Twins Programme, led by pediatric surgeon Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah. Born on  September 6  2025, the twins are joined at the chest, abdomen and pelvis, a rare condition known as omphalo-ischiopagus tetrapus. They were also born as part of a set of triplets, making their case extremely rare.Article continues after advertisement The…

[File Photo] The trial of former Fijian Broadcasting Corporation Chief Executive Riyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and Chief Financial Officer Vimlesh Sagar is set to proceed. The defence counsels have confirmed  this in court. The two appeared before Magistrate Charles Ratakele as pre-trial matters continued. Sayed-Khaiyum faces charges of abuse of office for gain and general dishonesty causing a loss. He is accused of pursuing five legal cases without board approval, allegedly resulting in a loss of $138,813.37.Article continues after advertisement Sagar faces one count of general dishonesty causing a loss. He is accused of approving payments totalling $15,075.88 to R Patel Lawyers…