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One-year-old child is Fiji’s latest road fatality. A one-year-old child is the latest road fatality following a motor vehicle accident near the Barara Bypass in Lautoka on Saturday night. Police say the child was traveling in a vehicle driven by a 23-year-old man from Sabeto when it allegedly veered off the road. The child’s mother, aunt, and two siblings were also inside. All passengers were rushed to the Lautoka Hospital, where the child was pronounced dead.Article continues after advertisement The driver and the remaining passengers were treated and discharged. The driver will be questioned as investigations continue. Source link
Left to right: Beatrice Roini Liua Faumuinā, Talaleomalie Filomena Loheni, Lemalu Freddie Ah Kuoi. Photo: RNZ Pacific / Photosport / file Twelve Pasifika people in New Zealand received awards in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours. The New Zealand Royal Honours acknowledges people who have served their communities and recognizes their achievements. The honors system includes three Orders: The Order of New Zealand; The New Zealand Order of Merit; and The King’s Service Order. Various other medals are also awarded: including the King’s Service Medal, the New Zealand Antarctic Medal, and New Zealand Distinguished Service Decoration. A total of 178 recipients…
[Photo: FILE] The Fiji Teachers Union is calling on the Government to grant teachers a 15 percent pay increase in the 2026–2027 National Budget. FTU General Secretary Muniappa Goundar says the increase is necessary to help teachers cope with the rising cost of living and improve retention in the profession. “You know, that 15% that FTEU is asking for, it ensures the teachers can meet the cost of living, to some extent, I would say, that salary structures remain intact, that performance is recognised, that retention becomes possible. Why am I listing these four things? Because that 15% I have…
Two days before leaving Palau at the end of their mission in July, Elder Scott Lieber and Sister Kristin Lieber experienced an event they describe as nothing short of miraculous.The foundation of the event began over 40 years ago, when Elder Lieber served as a young missionary on Palau.Found in the western Pacific Ocean, the small island country of Palau consists of over 300 coral and volcanic islands and nearly 22,000 people. Palau has one branch, the Koror Branch, and 421 Latter-day Saints. The first missionaries in Palau arrived five years before Elder Lieber in 1978. The island is part…
[Photo: FILE] Dialogue Fiji is urging the government to review and temporarily reduce fuel duties following the latest increase in fuel prices, arguing that the state is collecting significantly more tax revenue as pump prices continue to rise. In a statement issued today, the civil society organisation says households, businesses, farmers and transport operators are facing mounting financial pressure following recent fuel price increases. Motor Spirit is now retailing at $3.93 per litre, while Automotive Diesel has risen to $4.58 per litre. Dialogue Fiji Executive Director Nilesh Lal says while global events are driving fuel costs higher, taxation remains one…
[Photo Supplied] The Fijian Broadcasting Corporation is proud to announce that the biggest tournament in world football, the FIFA World Cup 2026, will be broadcast LIVE and exclusively on FBC Sports, bringing every match, moment and memory straight to audiences across the country. Kicking off next Thursday, the tournament will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico and will feature an expanded format of 48 nations competing on football’s grandest stage. For Fijian fans, this means unmatched access to the world’s biggest sporting event – from the opening whistle to the final in July—all only on FBC’s platforms.…
Valencia Basket will finish in second place in the Liga Endesa Regular Season after a resounding victory at the Palau Blaugrana in a game they dominated from the opening tip-off. Their strong defense in the first half, coupled with clinical shooting in the second, playing at their usual high-speed pace, secured the win for the Valencians. Valencia Basket will face Surne Bilbao in the quarterfinals with home-court advantage in a best-of-three series that begins Wednesday at 7:00 PM at the Roig Arena. Quotes by Pedro Martínez “We started well, we were good on both defense and offense. In the third quarter, perhaps…
Bulldozers are expected to begin clearing a park for construction of a $3.6 billion 2032 Olympics stadium, as protesters mull their options in staying put. Tensions boiled over on Friday as residents of an on-site tent embassy were forcibly moved on from Brisbane’s Victoria Park. Five people were arrested, including a man tackled to the ground by officers, in what critics described as a surprise raid by police and council staff. Andrea Lunt, an organiser with the Save Victoria Park campaign, says it’s unclear what Monday would bring with construction set to start, but the overall sentiment is one of…
Issued by: on U.S. Army Civic Action Team members host a run club for members of the Palauan community in Anguar, Palau, 2025. The weekly gatherings promote physical fitness and community bonding while building ongoing relationships with local residents. (Courtesy Photo) Date Taken: 12.01.2025 Date Posted: 12.08.2025 20:57 Photo ID: 9430096 VIRIN: 251201-A-A5006-1004 Resolution: 4160×2768 Size: 2.91 MB Location: PW Web Views: 22 Downloads: 1 …
Image of a person typing on a keyboard in Melbourne, Thursday, September 19, 2024. [Photo Credit: AAP Image/James Ross] Workers facing the threat of artificial intelligence-driven job losses are set to be protected under a multimillion-dollar state government rescue package. The Victorian government on Sunday unveiled the $14 million plan which includes $8.2 million for a career rescue scheme designed to support workers in at-risk industries. While AI adoption is expected to boost productivity, there are widespread concerns the technology could also be used to eliminate many jobs. “It’s always the Labor way to make sure that workers are supported…