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American Airlines · Nadi

Aviation key priority areas

Enhancing air connectivity, infrastructural development, and sustainable growth are major priority areas of the aviation industry in Fiji and the Asia Pacific region. These key target areas were highlighted by Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific and the Middle East director general Stefano Baronci in an interview at the 3rd Regional Aviation Ministers Meeting (RAMM3) held in Suva last week. He said from a Pacific airport’s perspect…See the Story

Super Rugby · Suva

Reset mode | Drua focuses on ball security, breakdown efficiency

THE Swire Shipping Fijian Drua side is sharpening its game plan as they prepare to face the Crusaders this Saturday in a Super Rugby Pacific match at the HFC Bank Stadium in Suva. With both teams coming off disappointing losses, Drua falling 15-52 to the Western Force and the Crusaders suffering a shock defeat to Moana Pasifika in Saturday’s game carries added significance. Drua head coach Glen Jackson highlighted that ball security, breakdown e…See the Story

Floods · Central Division

Several roads in Central Division closed due to flooding

Several roads in the Central Division are currently closed due to flooding from the recent heavy rainfall. The Fiji Roads Authority is urging members of the public to exercise extreme caution when traveling and report any road infrastructure damage to FRA on the toll-free number 5720 or email at info@fijiroads.org. Roads affected by flooding including Wainibuka Crossing, Colata Cocoa Road, Vugalei Cocoa Crossing, Rewa, Naivucini Crossing, Naitas…See the Story

Oceania · Fiji

Bail extended for businessman

FORMER Telecom Fiji Ltd and Amalgamated Telecom Holdings board member Sanjay Kaba had his bail extended. He appeared before Magistrate Sufia Hamza this morning, accused of obtaining a financial advantage of more than $700,000 Mr Kaba appeared with his Lautoka-based lawyer Wasu Pillay before Magistrate Sufia Hamza. Suva Magistrate Krishan Prasad, who is presiding over the matter, did not sit today and the matter was called before Ms Hamza’s court…See the Story

Women's Rights · Fiji

Women’s rights | Strengthening legal frameworks crucial, says Kiran

The implementation and enforcement of laws to protect the rights of women in Fiji remain inconsistent. And as part of Fiji’s commitment to upholding its obligations under the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection Sashi Kiran says it is critical to continue strengthening the country’s legal and policy frameworks. “Fiji has made significant strides in …See the Story

Nausori · Nausori

PM calls for renewed commitment

Tailevu is setting its sights on economic expansion as it marks the refurbishment of Ratu Cakobau House. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka while opening the newly upgraded facility in Nausori urged the people of Tailevu to strengthen unity and embrace a collective vision for progress. He said the renovation was more than just a facelift; it […]See the Story

Facebook · Fiji

Ministry of iTaukei Affairs social media page hacked

The Ministry of iTaukei Affairs has had its Facebook page hacked. In a public notice, the ministry has apologised to viewers describing the situation as hacked by an intruder. But it has assured their followers that they are urgently working on this issue to resolve the problem. The post Ministry of iTaukei Affairs social media page hacked appeared first on The Fiji Times.See the Story

Western Division · Western Division

Man charged for rental car scam

The Fiji Police Cyber Task Force has charged a 37-year-old man for allegedly dishonestly obtaining $260 in relation to a rental car scam. The victim had sent the money to a bank account, details of which were provided by the accused via a text message from a mobile number listed on the rental car advertisement posted on Facebook. The alleged incident occurred on the 19th day of July 2024. Several attempts made by the victim to contact the accuse…See the Story