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[File Photo] The Fiji Law Reform Commission is calling on members of the public and stakeholders to help shape the future of Fiji’s civil justice system by making written submissions on the review of the High Court Rules 1988 and the Magistrates’ Court Rules 1945. The review is being undertaken by the Civil Rules Reference Committee, chaired by retired Supreme Court Judge Justice Alipate Qetaki, with High Court Judges Justice Senileba Levaci and Justice Mohammed Azhar serving as members. The Committee has been tasked with examining the civil procedure framework and recommending reforms to ensure the Rules are modern, efficient,…
Poor road access continues to affect daily operations.[PHOTO:PECELI NAVITICOKO] Rural farmers across Vanua Levu continue to face delays in accessing upgraded farm roads despite an increase in government funding, with demand for road improvements still exceeding available resources. The Government has doubled its rural roads allocation for the North from $2 million last financial year to $4 million this year. However, the funding must be shared across the three provinces of Vanua Levu, including Taveuni, limiting how many projects can be completed. Agriculture Minister Tomasi Tunabuna says while the increase is welcome, communities need to understand that not every request…
[Source: Reuters] Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he wanted to forgive students who hurled expletives at him during protests last month. He says that punishing them and forcing them to appear repeatedly in court would not help resolve the situation. The biggest political crisis of Modi’s third term peaked in July after the leak of national exam papers forced a retest for 2 million students, fuelling anger over the lack of opportunities for young Indians. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he wanted to forgive students who hurled expletives at him during protests last month, saying that punishing them…
[File Photo] Fiji’s immigration and enforcement officers are under mounting pressure, with limited staff juggling multiple responsibilities at once. In some cases, a single officer is tasked with managing three different portfolios from answering calls and coordinating community meetings to checking on victims. International Organization for Migration Project Coordinator for Trafficking in Persons Sera Raisulu says this strain is undermining the country’s ability to respond effectively to human trafficking cases. “Because we have one person in the immigration that’s dealing with three job portfolios. So, who is picking up the phone, who is driving to the agency community meeting, who…
Source:Taveuni Rugby Union/Facebook] Newly promoted teams, Kadavu, Taveuni and Navosa took their opponents to the wire in their opening Skipper Cup Games. The three teams lost their round one games by close margins. Kadavu, with Terio Tamani and John Stewart went down to Nadi at Prince Charles Park 19-15. Navosa, who hosted Tailevu at Vatureba Park, lost 26-27 to Tailevu while defending champions, Malolo, had to work hard in its 24-23 win over Taveuni.Article continues after advertisement The three new teams announced their arrival in style, pushing their opponents for the full 80 minutes. Tailevu captain Eparama Sailo says it’s…
[Source: Reuters] Pakistani search crews on Friday recovered the bodies of three of a group of at least 10 mountaineers who were caught in an avalanche on Broad Peak a day earlier, Pakistani officials said.‘ Drone footage showed signs of several more bodies in the search area, said the regional government in Pakistan’s Gilgit-Baltistan, where Broad Peak is located. Among those missing is Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja, 43, who set a record for the fastest ascent of the world’s 14 highest mountains, a feat chronicled in the 2021 Netflix documentary “14 Peaks: Nothing Is Impossible.” The three bodies recovered are…
[Source: Reuters] Sam Fender and Olivia Dean’s duet “Rein Me In” made pop history in Britain on Friday when it became the longest-running No. 1 single by spending 19 weeks at the top of the charts. The song broke the 73-year-old record held by U.S. singer Frankie Laine, who spent 18 weeks at the top with “I Believe” in 1953, the Official Charts said. “Rein Me In” entered the charts in June 2025 but only made it to the top spot eight months later. Since then, other songs have knocked the single out of top place on a handful of…
Defending Vodafone Deans Under 18 champions, Ratu Kadavulevu School, walloped Ratu Sukuna Memorial School 43-14 in their elimination game at Saint Vincent College ground in Natovi today. The champs were ruthless in the first 20 minutes with three tries before adding another to lead 26-nil at the break. RSMS managed to get two converted tries after the break, but RKS crossed with another three of their own. Ratu Kadavulevu School never let RSMS settle in the match and played a fast-paced game.Article continues after advertisement In another elimination game, Cuvu College thrashed St John College 55-7 at Lawaqa Park in…
[Source: Reuters] Spain said on Friday it had reversed a huge rush of migrants into a Spanish enclave in North Africa, with most of the more than 50,000 people who had crossed the border by land and sea already heading back voluntarily. The Spanish government’s representative in Ceuta said 57 bodies had been recovered on the Spanish side of the border and that there could be additional casualties on the Moroccan side. It said some drowned and some were crushed while trying to climb the breakwater that holds the border fence. Spain’s Interior Ministry said around 50,000 people had…
Nasinu Secondary School escaped a gutsy Holy Cross College team from Taveuni with a 21-20 win in their Vodafone Deans Under 18 Southern Zone eliminations at Suva Grammar School ground today. Holy Cross was leading 17-nil at the break before getting another three points via a penalty. The Nasinu team came back strongly after the break and scored three converted tries to lead 21-20. However, Holy Cross had the possession in the final minute, but a wrong points calculation let them down as they kicked the ball out thinking they were leading.Article continues after advertisement Disappointment was written on the…