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Dayal’s Sawmillers Ba has one hand on the Extra Premier League title after a 2-1 win over Extra Supermarket Labasa at Subrail Park today. The win means Ba now has 36 points and Labasa remains in second place on the standings on 32 points with two rounds remaining. The Men in Black can now clinch a record-extending 22nd league title with victory over Tailevu Naitasiri FC next weekend. Rex Naime gave Labasa the lead in the 3rd minute before Nabil Begg equalised from the penalty spot in first-half injury time.Article continues after advertisement Etonio Dogalau then broke Labasa’s hearts with…
The twins were taken overseas after doctors and their family sought specialized treatment.[PICTURE:SUPPPLIED] Ten-month-old Fijian conjoined twins Dicecea and Jesepeli Kikau have arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for medical assessments to determine if separation surgery is possible. The sisters will be assessed by specialists under the Saudi Conjoined Twins Programme, led by pediatric surgeon Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah. Born on September 6 2025, the twins are joined at the chest, abdomen and pelvis, a rare condition known as omphalo-ischiopagus tetrapus. They were also born as part of a set of triplets, making their case extremely rare.Article continues after advertisement The…
[File Photo] The trial of former Fijian Broadcasting Corporation Chief Executive Riyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and Chief Financial Officer Vimlesh Sagar is set to proceed. The defence counsels have confirmed this in court. The two appeared before Magistrate Charles Ratakele as pre-trial matters continued. Sayed-Khaiyum faces charges of abuse of office for gain and general dishonesty causing a loss. He is accused of pursuing five legal cases without board approval, allegedly resulting in a loss of $138,813.37.Article continues after advertisement Sagar faces one count of general dishonesty causing a loss. He is accused of approving payments totalling $15,075.88 to R Patel Lawyers…
[File Photo] The Fiji Law Reform Commission is calling on members of the public and stakeholders to help shape the future of Fiji’s civil justice system by making written submissions on the review of the High Court Rules 1988 and the Magistrates’ Court Rules 1945. The review is being undertaken by the Civil Rules Reference Committee, chaired by retired Supreme Court Judge Justice Alipate Qetaki, with High Court Judges Justice Senileba Levaci and Justice Mohammed Azhar serving as members. The Committee has been tasked with examining the civil procedure framework and recommending reforms to ensure the Rules are modern, efficient,…
Poor road access continues to affect daily operations.[PHOTO:PECELI NAVITICOKO] Rural farmers across Vanua Levu continue to face delays in accessing upgraded farm roads despite an increase in government funding, with demand for road improvements still exceeding available resources. The Government has doubled its rural roads allocation for the North from $2 million last financial year to $4 million this year. However, the funding must be shared across the three provinces of Vanua Levu, including Taveuni, limiting how many projects can be completed. Agriculture Minister Tomasi Tunabuna says while the increase is welcome, communities need to understand that not every request…
[Source: Reuters] Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he wanted to forgive students who hurled expletives at him during protests last month. He says that punishing them and forcing them to appear repeatedly in court would not help resolve the situation. The biggest political crisis of Modi’s third term peaked in July after the leak of national exam papers forced a retest for 2 million students, fuelling anger over the lack of opportunities for young Indians. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he wanted to forgive students who hurled expletives at him during protests last month, saying that punishing them…
[File Photo] Fiji’s immigration and enforcement officers are under mounting pressure, with limited staff juggling multiple responsibilities at once. In some cases, a single officer is tasked with managing three different portfolios from answering calls and coordinating community meetings to checking on victims. International Organization for Migration Project Coordinator for Trafficking in Persons Sera Raisulu says this strain is undermining the country’s ability to respond effectively to human trafficking cases. “Because we have one person in the immigration that’s dealing with three job portfolios. So, who is picking up the phone, who is driving to the agency community meeting, who…
Source:Taveuni Rugby Union/Facebook] Newly promoted teams, Kadavu, Taveuni and Navosa took their opponents to the wire in their opening Skipper Cup Games. The three teams lost their round one games by close margins. Kadavu, with Terio Tamani and John Stewart went down to Nadi at Prince Charles Park 19-15. Navosa, who hosted Tailevu at Vatureba Park, lost 26-27 to Tailevu while defending champions, Malolo, had to work hard in its 24-23 win over Taveuni.Article continues after advertisement The three new teams announced their arrival in style, pushing their opponents for the full 80 minutes. Tailevu captain Eparama Sailo says it’s…
[Source: Reuters] Pakistani search crews on Friday recovered the bodies of three of a group of at least 10 mountaineers who were caught in an avalanche on Broad Peak a day earlier, Pakistani officials said.‘ Drone footage showed signs of several more bodies in the search area, said the regional government in Pakistan’s Gilgit-Baltistan, where Broad Peak is located. Among those missing is Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja, 43, who set a record for the fastest ascent of the world’s 14 highest mountains, a feat chronicled in the 2021 Netflix documentary “14 Peaks: Nothing Is Impossible.” The three bodies recovered are…
[Source: Reuters] Sam Fender and Olivia Dean’s duet “Rein Me In” made pop history in Britain on Friday when it became the longest-running No. 1 single by spending 19 weeks at the top of the charts. The song broke the 73-year-old record held by U.S. singer Frankie Laine, who spent 18 weeks at the top with “I Believe” in 1953, the Official Charts said. “Rein Me In” entered the charts in June 2025 but only made it to the top spot eight months later. Since then, other songs have knocked the single out of top place on a handful of…