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4 Plead Guilty in Nadi Meth Case

Lautoka · Lautoka

4 Plead Guilty in Nadi Meth Case

David Heritage, Sakiusa Tuva, Ratu Osea Levula and Cathy Bainisavu pleaded guilty before Justice Aruna Aluthge yesterday. The four accused with five others including Justin Ho, Frank Logaivau, Aporosa Davelevu, Jale Aukerea and Viliame Colowaliku appeared at the High Court in Lautoka for a drug trial. They are facing charges for the importation and possession of 4.15 tonnes of methamphetamine. These nine accused were represented by Iqbal Khan, M…Read Article

State to Call 60 Witnesses

Methamphetamine · Lautoka

State to Call 60 Witnesses

Sixty witnesses will give evidence today in the trial of nine individuals charged in relation to the importation and possession of 4.15 tonnes of methamphetamine. Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions John Rabuku confirmed this during the pre-trial conference hearing at the High Court in Lautoka on Monday. On trial are Justin Ho, David Heritage, Frank Louie Logaivau, Aporosa Davelevu, Sakiusa Tuva, Jale Aukerea, Ratu Osea Levula, Cathy Tuirabe,…See the Story

Lautoka Edge Rewa 1-0 to Reach Semis

Lautoka · Lautoka

Lautoka Edge Rewa 1-0 to Reach Semis

THE Delta Tigers of Ajay Trading Rewa FC found themselves at a crossroads yesterday after they were beaten 0-1 by Pacific Seafood Supplies Lautoka FC in the final Group A match of the 2025 BiC Fiji FACT yesterday. Rewa head coach Rodicks Singh acknowledged the result they were handed by Lautoka. “We expected a poor and slow start, which cost us this. Again, we had our fair chances to finish the game, we had opportunities to score but we couldn’t…See the Story

Lautoka focused on tough semifinal battle

Defending champions Lautoka are leaving no stone unturned as they gear up to face Labasa in the semifinal of the 2025 BiC Fiji FACT this Saturday. Captain Saula Waqa says the team knows exactly what’s at stake as they head into the knockout stage of the tournament. With high expectations and strong opponents ahead, he […]Lautoka · Lautoka Read Article

Silktails suffer narrow home defeat to Bulldogs

The Kaiviti Silktails endured another tough defeat on home soil this afternoon, falling 18-14 to the Bulldogs in a closely contested Round 13 clash of the Jersey Flegg Cup in Lautoka. After a strong start, the Silktails managed to keep the Bulldogs at bay and even took a 14-12 lead into halftime. However, their inability […]Hamilton Bulldogs · Lautoka Read Article

PEOPLE – Shingo the volunteer

THE COVID-19 pandemic changed the way we lived. We gained new appreciation for human resilience, connection and potential. It was this realisation that pushed Shingo Kimura out of his comfort zone to join the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) as an international volunteer to Fiji. The 29-year-old is now engaged with the Ministry of Fisheries office in Lautoka, supporting the Lautoka Fishermen Cooperative Ltd (LFCL) based at Lautoka W…Volunteering · Lautoka Read Article

Meth accused back in cell

Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) John Rabuku has filed an application in the High Court in Lautoka to revoke the bail application of Justin Ho, a key individual charged in relation to the importation and possession of 4.15 tonnes of methamphetamine. Mr Ho and eight other accused persons are alleged to have committed the offence between November 2024 and January 2025 at Legalega in Nadi. Mr Ho was intercepted and arrested off the coas…Lautoka · Lautoka Read Article

Fiji Steps up Marine Protection

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Fiji's maritime security forces are strengthening their role in supporting the government in achieving its marine conservation goals.Republic of Fiji Navy Commander Timoci Natuva said they are ready to assist in this important task, particularly theBrasília · Brasília See the Story

Call for action on child heart disease

The growing crisis of pediatric heart disease in the Pacific has prompted a strong call for local solutions. Speaking at the University of Fiji’s International Health Conference 2025 in Lautoka, Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Hospital Director, Dr. Krupali Tappoo, says more must be done to save the lives of children born with heart defects […]Lautoka · Lautoka Read Article

Top contenders shine at Rapid Chess event

Young minds clashed and strategies unfolded as the Fiji Chess Federation hosted a rapid chess tournament at the University of Fiji’s Lautoka Campus yesterday, drawing 28 participants from across the Western Division. Top contenders Rudr Prasad, Lionel Varasi, and Navisheel Prasad won all their games in the first three rounds. Tournament coordinator Prashil Prakash was encouraged by the turnout, especially the strong showing of under-18 players f…Lautoka · Lautoka Read Article

Ho's bail conditions breached, authorities act swiftly

Justin Ho, a key accused charged in the importation of 4.1 tonnes of methamphetamine into Fiji in 2024, tried to flee the country yesterday. This has been confirmed by Police spokesperson, Wame Boutolu last night. He said the police will release more details today. Mr Ho is alleged to have boarded a yacht in the Momi, Nadi area yesterday and made an attempt to flee Fiji. Sources confirm he has breached his bail conditions by moving out of the La…Methamphetamine · Lautoka Read Article

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