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DAY 14 | 4.15 TONNE METH BUST TRIAL | Monday 30 June | Judge denies Justin Ho’s bid for closed court

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DAY 14 | 4.15 TONNE METH BUST TRIAL | Monday 30 June | Judge denies Justin Ho’s bid for closed court

Justin Ho’s application this morning for a closed court was refused. His lawyer, Iqbal Khan, served an application this morning at the High Court in Lautoka, requesting a closed court hearing in the absence of the media and members of the public. He claims that the threats to his client, Mr Justin Ho, have affected him and his family and requested a closed court hearing for their safety. However, this has been refused by High Court Judge Justice…See the Story

Accused details drug threats in Court

Accused details drug threats in Court

The second accused in the largest drug bust trial David Heritage, today alleged in the Lautoka High Court that he and his family were threatened. Heritage, gave evidence before Justice Aruna Aluthge, recounting his alleged involvement in the drug operation. Heritage, a marine business owner based in Denarau, Nadi told the court that in November […]Read Article

Kumar hails budget as ‘fair and inclusive’

Kumar hails budget as ‘fair and inclusive’

The Nadi Chamber of Commerce and Industry has labelled the 2025-2026 National Budget as “quite fair and inclusive one”. Chamber president Lawrence Kumar said the new fiscal budget outlined essential initiatives that had emerged from a comprehensive public dialogue process with various targeted groups. He said the new budget prioritises tackling socio-economic challenges while also maintaining macroeconomic stability. Mr Lawrence said he was glad…Read Article

Budget to ‘ease’ everyday burden

THERE should be no excuse after August 1, says Lautoka Market Vendors Association president Filomena O’Neil. In welcoming the budget, labelling it as fair and one for the people, Ms O’Neil said the decrease in VAT (reduced from 15 per cent to 12.5 per cent) was something that everyone had been looking forward to. “I think it will ease some of the burden of the high cost of living,” she said. “The 10 per cent bus fare subsidy for all Fijians is a…Lautoka · Lautoka Read Article

Union raises concerns over problems at mill

THE National Farmers Union (NFU) has raised concern over the ongoing problems at the Lautoka Mill, saying no sugar has been produced so far and that crushed cane is being wasted. NFU general secretary Mahendra Chaudhry described crushing at the mill as an “ongoing disaster”. “In the past two weeks since the mill began operation it has had six stoppages, the last being on Saturday 21 June,” Mr Chaudhry said. “The mill is still out today (Monday 2…Lautoka · Lautoka See the Story

Day care centre marks 25 years, seeks timely grants

The Ba Senior Citizens Day Care Centre recently marked its Silver Jubilee, drawing 160 attendees at Yalalevu, Ba. While officiating at the event Independent Opposition MP Parveen Bala Kumar applauded the visionary efforts of the centre’s founders. “If my memory serves me right and I stand to be corrected, the other steering committee member who were present on the launching of the centre 25 years ago,” he said. “The best measure of a country is …Ba · Ba Read Article

Search begins for new Tourism Fiji chief executive – Hill calls it a day

TOURISM Fiji chief executive officer Brent Hill is leaving the organisation, just days after Tourism Fiji board chair and Fiji Airways chief executive officer Andre Viljoen announced his resignation. In a statement yesterday, Tourism Fiji said Mr Hill concludes his tenure with the organisation at the end of August, following a successful four years in his CEO role and is returning permanently to Australia with his growing family. Minister of Tou…Tourism · Nadi Read Article

FMF Launches “Super Wednesday” at Life Cinemas

FMF Foods Limited is thrilled to announce the launch of FMF Super Wednesday, an innovative and exciting cinema promotion running now through December at all three Life Cinemas locations—Nakasi, Nadi, and Lautoka. Starting Tomorrow and every Wednesday until the end of December 2025, moviegoers at Life Cinemas will enjoy a fantastic offer: Buy one movie ticket and get another absolutely free by simply presenting an empty FMF product wrapper. This …Nadi · Nadi Read Article

DAY 12 | 4.15 TONNE METH BUST TRIAL | Prosecution wraps up its case

WEDNESDAY 25/06/2025 – A crucial eitness took the stand today to mitigate the threat claims by drug accussed Justin Ho through his lawyers. It was revealed in the High Court in Lautoka that the crucial witness allegedly personally knows Mr Ho, his family members, and some of the accussed persons on trial. The other crucial witness that took the stand was the Denarau worker who is alleged to have been in communication with a foreign national. The…Lautoka · Lautoka Read Article

Fiji based team create history in UK

The Lilian Amazon women’s rugby team has created history by becoming the first Fijian women’s side to win a major UK sevens tournament. The Nadi-based side won the prestigious LIT 7s Elite Women’s Super Sevens Series title after defeating a strong Hong Kong China outfit 21–19 in the final of the National Pub 7s tournament. It was a thrilling finish to the tournament, with both teams displaying speed, strength, and high skill levels. But it was t…Nadi · Nadi Read Article

Bula Boys Nadi creates history

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