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[Supplied] Fiji-born Rachael Lella Matakisawana Seinimaqo Ravoka is one of the players contributing to the steady rise of netball in Northern California. Originally from Nacekoro, Savusavu, with maternal roots in Ucunivanua, Verata, Tailevu, Ravoka is emerging as a powerful example of what can be achieved through hard work, discipline, and determination. Following a successful friendly match against the San Francisco Stars, the Santa Rosa Netball Club is renewing its call for greater investment in netball infrastructure and youth sports programs. Her journey is a powerful testament to the enduring values of faith, family, discipline, perseverance, humility, and personal responsibility.Article continues…
As many as 24 Indian sailors were rescued by the navy, after a tanker caught fire off the coast of Oman on Monday. According to officials, the sailors were airlifted using Indian navy helicopters, off the Palau-flagged tanker ‘MT Marivex’. They did not specify what caused the blaze. India’s Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways said the fire was reported at around 1:30 pm (0800 GMT).”There has been a fire reported on a vessel, MT Marivex, on which there were 24 Indian seafarers… all Indian seafarers are safe,” ministry director Opesh Kumar Sharma told reporters.Images posted on social media by…
[Source: Reuters] An experimental treatment for spinal cord injuries has ignited a frenzy in Brazil. Drawing patients from as far off as Mexico to a small-town laboratory, mobilizing the government to expedite approval and turning a scientist into a national celebrity – all before its safety has been proven in a clinical trial. The buzz around polylaminin, a placenta-derived protein aimed at promoting nerve regeneration, has lured interest from thousands of potential patients worldwide, with dozens hiring lawyers to gain access to the drug. Absent clinical proof of safety and efficacy, experts are urging caution while trying to separate facts…
Koror, Palau, June 8 (CNA) Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim (蕭美琴) said Monday during her visit to Palau that Taiwan is preparing to assign Investigation Bureau personnel to the Pacific ally to help it combat transnational crime, including fraud and cybercrime.”As our societies become increasingly interconnected, new security challenges also emerge,” Hsiao said Monday morning in an address to the Palau National Congress in Ngerulmud, Palau’s capital.She said fraud, cybercrime, money laundering, drug trafficking and other forms of transnational crime “threaten communities across the Pacific.”Taiwan is committed to being a “trusted partner” in strengthening law enforcement cooperation and safeguarding the security…
By Anton Rose, ABC Dozens of people have gathered to farewell Lorenzo Lemalu at a funeral held at Sydney’s Lakemba Mosque. (ABC News) Photo: ABC News In short: Dozens of mourners have turned out to farewell Sydney crime boss Lorenzo Lemalu at a funeral held at Lakemba Mosque, in Sydney’s western suburbs. The procession was held just 24 hours after police responded to reports of a gunman firing shots into another venue that was advertised as the location of Lemalu’s funeral. Lemalu’s death has heightened gangland tensions in Sydney, with police sources saying they are braced for reprisal attacks. Dozens…
The 2026 Prime Minister’s International Business Awards is one of the premier events on Fiji’s business calendar. [Photo: Josefa Sigavolavola] Organisers of the 2026 Prime Minister’s International Business Awards are anticipating another strong turnout, following a record-breaking attendance at last year’s event. The annual awards programme attracted 760 guests in 2025, making it the highest attendance in the event’s history and highlighting growing interest from the business community. Investment Fiji Chief Executive Kamal Chetty says they are confident the momentum will continue this year, with expectations that more than 700 people will attend the 2026 awards ceremony. “The 2025 award,…
The High Court has refused an application by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka to temporarily halt a previous ruling relating to the removal of former FICAC Commissioner Barbara Malimali, while his appeal continues. In a decision delivered by Justice Dane Tuiqerqere, the court ruled that it had no legal power to grant a stay of a declaratory order, which formed the basis of the earlier judgment. The Prime Minister had sought the stay as part of his appeal against Justice Tuiqerqere’s earlier finding that the Judicial Services Commission, and not the Prime Minister, holds the authority to advise the President on…
National Federation Party MP Pio Tikoduadua. [Photo: National Federation Party/FACEBOOK PAGE] National Federation Party MP and Minister for Defence Pio Tikoduadua says the party must evolve and remain relevant if it wants to grow ahead of the next general election. Speaking at the NFP Working Committee meeting in Rakiraki, Tikoduadua said knowing the party’s history and values is important, but it is not enough to win the support of voters. He challenged members to focus on how the public sees the party and whether people feel represented by it. “So, this is the challenge for us here today. In this…
Ardie Savea played a leading role in Moana Pasifika’s historic 2025 Super Rugby campaign. Photo: PHOTOSPORT Former Moana Pasifika captain Ardie Savea has told Japan Rugby media he is hopeful that the franchise will still be around next season. The club has wrapped up its operation, going into liquidation two weeks ago, after owners Pasifika Medical Association (PMA) revealed they do not have funds to continue. Savea, who helped Japanese club Kobe Steelers win the Japan Rugby League One championship by defeating the Kubota Spears 22-13 in the final at Tokyo’s National Stadium on Sunday, said Moana Pasifika was still…
[Source: Reuters] On the stone steps leading up Mount Tai, one of China’s best-known peaks, hikers can book and pay for “climbing buddies” to walk with them, carry bags and take photos for a few hundred yuan. The increasingly popular service is part of a broader “companionship economy” emerging in China, which includes paid partners for running, sightseeing and even eating out at hotpot restaurants – a meal traditionally shared with friends. Providers, often students or young gig workers, advertise on social media with promises of “emotional value”, conversation and practical help, turning what was once an experience or favour…