Author: TMC Palau
A crew member on a revamped Samoa Airways aircraft was injured after it veered off the runway while landing at Fitiuta Airport in American Samoa.Initial reports indicated that the DHC-6 Twin Otter aircraft encountered strong crosswinds during its final approach and landing on Tuesday morning (American Samoa Time), Samoa Airways said in a statement.”The aircraft had five people on board, two pilots and three passengers, including a staff member. One passenger sustained a leg injury and is receiving medical treatment at Fitiuta Clinic,” said the statement.The airline has activated its emergency response procedures and is working with aviation authorities, airport…
[ Source: Fiji Government / Facebook ] The New Zealand Defence Force arrives tomorrow morning to support the Government and Fiji Navy in searching for the missing medical personnel. Joint search and rescue operations have intensified following the disappearance of the Lakeba Medical Team in Lau waters, with national and international assets deployed. Government officials, emergency services, and international partners are coordinating efforts to locate the six missing healthcare workers. Rescue teams – including the Commissioner Eastern’s Office and the Provincial Administrator Lau – held strategic briefings to streamline response efforts, while a meeting with the Fiji Navy Commander mapped…
Six people who were reported missing at sea have been found safe after an extensive search, bringing a successful end to the operation. The six were located about 11 nautical miles southwest of Lakeba by the crew of Lomaiviti Princess 12, who safely rescued all those on board. Authorities have thanked the captain and crew of the inter-island vessel for their swift response and professionalism in locating and rescuing the missing group. They also acknowledged the mariners and vessels operating in the area who responded immediately and assisted in the search effort.Article continues after advertisement Government agencies, search and rescue…
The opening of the Tropik Wood Industries’ multi-million dollar Carriage Sawmill Project Work on Tropik Wood Industries’ multi-million dollar Carriage Sawmill Project has begun – an investment set to help transform the Fijian economy. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says the project reflects the aspirations of Vision 2050: building a resilient, productive, and prosperous Fiji where natural resources are sustainably utilised to create opportunities for current and future generations. Rabuka stresses that while our forests have long supported livelihoods, communities, and economic activity, the greatest value comes from processing and manufacturing higher-value products locally. Article continues after advertisement Rabuka adds that…
A former Fiji gold medallist has won her third weightlifting title at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.Eileen Cikamatana won gold for Fiji in the 90kg division at the 2018 Games before switching her allegiance to Australia.Cikamatana won gold for Australia in Birmingham four years ago, with a Games record 255kg total lift in the 87kg category.On Thursday morning, she won her third Commonwealth gold – her second in Australian colours – with a Games record total lift of 248kg in the 86kg category.England’s Madias Ngake also breached the previous Games record, finishing second with a total lift of 239kg, while Canada’s…
[Source: Reuters] Protests during regional elections in Pakistan-administered Kashmir have turned deadly, with leaders of a banned Kashmiri group saying on Wednesday more than 30 people had been killed around one town in clashes with security forces ahead of the second round. Pakistan’s primary governing party, the PML-N, won nine out of the 13 seats that were up for election in the districts of Mirpur, Kotli and Bhimber on Monday. The election was originally scheduled to be held in one round on July 27, but was split into three separate votes by districts, with officials citing security concerns. The second…
[Source: Reuters] President Donald Trump unveiled a $22 billion plan. This is to rebuild Washington Dulles airport by replacing concourses and adding a large parking garage while preserving the landmark main terminal. The announcement is the latest in a series of major projects he has announced in and around the U.S. capital. “It’s considered one of the worst airports anywhere in the world, we’re going to make it maybe the best with some hard work,” Trump said, arguing it was time “for a major and long overdue renovation and reconstruction of Washington’s really horribly-thought of Dulles.”Article continues after advertisement Trump,…
[Source: Bollywood Hungama] K-pop powerhouse BTS said they will not submit their music for consideration at the forthcoming 2027 Grammy Awards. All seven BTS members — RM, Suga, j-hope, Jimin, V, Jung Kook and Jin — shared the same note Wednesday. “We hope our music can be heard and loved for what it is, rather than being divided by region or language,” the coordinated message read. “We thank Army and everyone who has always stood by us.” Wednesday’s announcement came just over a month after the Recording Academy announced five new Grammy categories, which include best Asian pop music performance,…
Two former scholars from a prominent all-boys school in Fiji who have received their All Blacks recall for the South Africa tour say they are grateful that they can represent their families and villages in the black jersey.Chiefs utility Emoni Narawa and Otago co-captain Timoci Tavatavanawai, both former pupils of Queen Victoria School (QVS) located in Tailevu (about 75 minutes drive from the capital suva), have been named in Dave Rennie’s 44-member squad for the tour.The All Blacks will play eight matches, including three Test matches against world champions the Springboks – their first tour to South Africa in thirty…
Launch of the Baseline Study on the Protection and Promotion of the Rights of Children with Disabilities. In an effort to address the present gaps in the protection of the rights of Children with disabilities, the Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission launched anational baseline study highlighting progress and challenges. Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Women, Children and Social Protection, Selina Kuruleca says the findings are a reminder that many of the barriers are created by societyitself. “The study reminds us that children with disabilities face barriers not because of their disability alone, but because we, as a society,…