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[Photo: FILE] Two men have been arrested and the search continues for two others following a serious assault and property damage incident in Wailoku last night. Officers from the Southern Division Quick Response Team, Samabula Police, and the Joint Taskforce were deployed to track the suspects. Following up on intelligence, police raided a home on Waimanu Road in Suva, where two of the four suspects were apprehended. The victim is currently admitted at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital.Article continues after advertisement Meanwhile, the hunt continues for the remaining two suspects. Investigations into the circumstances and motive surrounding the attack are…
Under this law, any harvesting, transport, or use of these species requires strict legal permits. [Photo: FILE] This year’s pigeon shooting season is suspended following environmental, scientific, and legal concerns over Fiji’s indigenous pigeon species. Agriculture Minister Tomasi Tunabuna says the decision follows advice from the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, which warned that traditionally targeted species – including the Barking Pigeon, White-throated Pigeon, and Pacific Pigeon – are protected under the Endangered and Protected Species Act 2002. Under this law, any harvesting, transport, or use of these species requires strict legal permits. The government also raised concerns about…
Families and small businesses are bracing to tighten spending amid growing economic pressures Concerns are growing over an electricity tariff increase set to take effect next week, which many fear will place further pressure on already strained household budgets. The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission announced on Thursday that electricity rates will rise from 34 cents to 39 cents per kilowatt-hour under a new fuel surcharge adjustment. While the government will subsidise electricity for households earning under $30,000 annually, many families and businesses remain worried about the broader impact of rising costs linked to volatile global fuel prices. Members of…
New Zealand Police Commissioner Richard Chambers Richard Chambers flagged by regional police chiefs, including Australian Federal Police’s Krissy Barrett, left, and Fiji Police’s Rusiate Tudravu during a news conference at the inaugural Pacific Transnational Crime Summit in Suva, Fiji. 20 May 2026 Photo: Facebook / Fiji Police Force New Zealand Police Commissioner Richard Chambers says Pacific Island nations are addressing corruption amongst their police and customs officials. Chambers has concluded a trip to Suva, Fiji, for the inaugural Pacific Transnational Crime Summit, which brought together Pacific police chiefs, ministers and prime ministers to discuss what is now a “destination market”…
[File Photo] A new national record has added more shine to Fiji’s campaign at the 2026 Oceania Athletics Championships, with Maryann Macedru delivering the best women’s shot put throw in the country’s history. The Fiji throws star produced a massive 14.76 metre effort in the Open Women’s Shot Put final to set a new Fiji national record, eclipsing the previous mark of 14.74m that was established in 2025. Although Macedru narrowly missed out on a podium finish after placing fourth in the final, her record-breaking performance stood out as one of the highlights for Team Fiji at the championships. The…
McDonald’s Fijian Drua Women head coach Mike Legge says fans can expect the side to return to its exciting attacking identity while also aiming to dominate opponents this season. The Drua Women continue preparations for the upcoming campaign with renewed focus after missing out on the title over the past two seasons. Legge says the squad remains committed to playing the traditional free-flowing style that has become synonymous with Fijian women’s rugby. “For the fans, they can expect to see our old Fijiana style come through.”Article continues after advertisement At the same time, the coach stressed that the side’s ambitions…
Lautoka High Court. [Photo: FILE] Bail has been extended for four people charged in relation to the alleged kidnapping of a 20-year-old woman and the assault of a 61-year-old man. Artika Sharma, Ajay Kumar, Ravinal Anand, and Sanjay Kumar appeared before the Lautoka High Court last week. The four accused were initially charged with acts intended to cause grievous harm, but following a review of the evidence, the charges have been upgraded to attempted murder. They face one count of attempted murder, two counts of kidnapping, one count of assault causing actual bodily harm, and one count of damaging property.Article…
Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon New Zealand/Pacific Air New Zealand’s CEO Nikhil Ravishankar says the airline is not looking at cutting flight routes to the Pacific “at this stage”. However, Ravishankar said Air NZ intends to combine flights when they are not full in order to save on fuel. He said this would be most likely between August and October, when demand is relatively low. Ravishankar told RNZ’s Nine to Noon that they are working hard to maintain all services altogether. He added he has been in regular contact with Samoan officials to assure them they intend to stay connected.…
Former Deputy Prime Minister and former Minister for Finance Biman Prasad. [Photo: FILE] Former Deputy Prime Minister and former Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad says the decision to postpone the long-awaited municipal elections until after the next general election is a sensible move, given the global crisis and concerns surrounding ward boundaries and election readiness. The National Federation Party leader says while some critics are trying to politicize the issue, people need to understand that Fiji is facing the impact of an escalating global crisis triggered by the conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States. Professor Prasad says…
Exile is silent, but its pain lives on in the dreams of Afghan children. The noise of factories in Pakistan has come to supplant the ringing of school bells in the refugee settlements. Empty notebooks sit around waiting to be used in what is becoming a more distant future. For thousands of Afghan children, education is now a luxury — something they may wish to have but won’t receive. In August 2021, my family left Kabul when the Taliban came back to power and we had to leave our home and all that was familiar to us. I was then…