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RFMF Commander speaks to military personnel during Force Service in Suva. The death of Jone Vakarisi in military custody has been acknowledged by Republic of Fiji Military Forces Commander Major General Ro Jone Kalouniwai as an unintentional and regrettable incident. His comments come as police continue investigating the death of Vakarisi, who died while being held at the Queen Elizabeth Barracks last month. Speaking during the Force Service at the Centenary Church this morning, Major General Kalouniwai said the incident happened during joint operations already underway between the RFMF and Police. He said those operations were launched in response to…
The traditional voyaging canoe Alingano Maisu has once again altered course – this time steering away from Yap and toward Palau – as Tropical Storm Hagupit, Invest 93W, and a developing disturbance near Kosrae churn across Micronesia.Local voyage organizers said Thursday that the storm systems passing through Yap forced the canoe’s direction to shift yet again, prompting Rhapin Woek, or Grand Master Navigator Sesario Sewralur, to make the call to head for Palau instead of Guam or Yap.“The wind has changed direction again,” organizers said. “To avoid the severe weather, Captain Sesario has altered the course to Palau.”The crew remains…
[Source: Ba FC/ Facebook] Ba FC delivered a dominant attacking performance to thrash Tailevu Naitasiri FC 9-0 in their Extra Premier League clash. The Men in Black were ruthless from the opening whistle, piling pressure on Tailevu Naitasiri early and taking full control of the contest with a series of quick goals. Faazil Ali opened the scoring in the third minute before Sairusi Nalauvu doubled the advantage in the 15th minute. Ilisono Logavau added another just two minutes later, while Penisoni Tirau made it 4-0 in the 20th minute. Ba carried their momentum into the second half, with Jone Loga…
Where even to begin with this year’s season at Barcelona’s resplendent Palau de la Música Catalana? One of the world’s standout music venues, its acoustic dimensions suit orchestral, chamber and solo recitals – and its seasons continue to harbour the biggest names in classical music, together with significant rising stars. Palau de la Música Catalana © A Bofill Piano soloists The Palau’s 2025–26 season kicks off in September with three piano recitals – including Angela Hewitt performing the Goldberg Variations – and the Palau boasts an especially strong piano showing this year. Later solo recitals will be given by, among others,…
[Photo Credit: Reuters] At least 11 people were injured on Saturday in what Miami-Dade Fire Rescue described as a “possible vessel explosion” near a popular tourist attraction close to Miami Beach. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue received a report of a “possible explosion” at 12:48 p.m. Eastern Time (1648 GMT) in the vicinity of Haulover Sandbar, a popular tourist destination. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation and the U.S. Coast Guard also responded. First responders took 11 people to local hospitals. Officials have not revealed a cause for the incident. But in an interview with the Miami Herald, one person who was on…
As of 10 a.m., “Hagupit’s” center was located 1,065 kilometers east of northeastern Mindanao, packing maximum sustained winds of 65 km/h near the center and gusts of up to 80 km/h. It is moving west at 20 km/h.Despite weakening slightly, the storm remains on track to enter PAR, where it will be given the local name “Caloy.”PAGASA said the system is expected to move west-northwestward for most of the forecast period and will stay over the Philippine Sea, far from the country’s landmass.The storm is currently being weakened by dry air and unfavorable wind conditions.“In the next 12 hours, “Hagupit”…
[Photo: FILE] The Fiji Women’s Rights Movement is calling for urgent reforms within the justice system following the withdrawal of a sexual violence case involving a child survivor who waited six years for justice. The organisation says the case, highlighted in a recent report by a local news outlet, exposes serious systemic failures that continue to delay justice for survivors of sexual violence and allow abuse against children to persist. FWRM says the survivor was just six years old when the alleged abuse occurred and was still waiting for justice at the age of 13 when the matter was withdrawn.…
The elimination rounds of the 71st Maria Canals International Piano Competition of Barcelona will take place from March 15 to 22, 2026, at the Petit Palau of the Palau de la Música Catalana. The best young pianists from around the world will compete for a place in the Final Round and the opportunity to perform in the Concert Hall of the Palau de la Música Catalana, alongside the National Youth Orchestra of Catalonia conducted by Manel Valdivieso. The 18 contestants who advance to the second elimination round (March 19 and 20) will face a highly demanding repertoire with a duration…
[Photo: FILE] Stratum Rewa FC’s difficult week continued after the Delta Tigers slumped to their second consecutive 1-0 defeat in the Extra Premier League, going down to Prithvi Navua FC at Uprising Sports Ground yesterday. After suffering a narrow loss to Suva FC on Wednesday, Rewa were again left frustrated as Navua produced a disciplined performance to claim all three points in Round 8 competition. Navua’s lone goal proved enough in a tense encounter, with the side defending strongly in the second half to deny Rewa any chance of a comeback. The result marks back-to-back defeats for Rewa within four…
The elimination rounds of the 71st Maria Canals International Piano Competition of Barcelona will take place from March 15 to 22, 2026, at the Petit Palau of the Palau de la Música Catalana. The best young pianists from around the world will compete for a place in the Final Round and the opportunity to perform in the Concert Hall of the Palau de la Música Catalana, accompanied by the National Youth Orchestra of Catalonia under the baton of Manel Valdivieso. In the 1st elimination round (March 15 to 17), the accepted contestants must perform a 20-minute program that includes a…