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Variation hearing postponed | CJ sends well wishes to Sayed-Khaiyum

Lautoka · Lautoka

Variation hearing postponed | CJ sends well wishes to Sayed-Khaiyum

Chief Justice Salesi Temo has extended his wishes for a swift recovery to former attorney-general Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, who was admitted to Lautoka Aspen Hospital on Monday morning. A hearing on Mr Sayed-Khaiyum’s bail variation application — to allow travel overseas for medical treatment was scheduled for yesterday, but has been postponed. Mr Sayed-Khaiyum, who faces a count of abuse of office, is charged alongside the former supervisor of elect…See the Story

14-Year-Old Makes Kulas Semi-Final Debut

Port Moresby · Port Moresby

14-Year-Old Makes Kulas Semi-Final Debut

Fiji coach Angeline Chua made a bold halftime call in the OFC Nations Cup semifinal against Papua New Guinea when she replaced Trina Davis with 14-year-old Adi Ulamila Reva. It was a dream come true for the Ba native, who is following in the footsteps of her late father, Filimoni Lagivala Nale, a former Tavua […]See the Story

A vet’s life in the bush | Saving animals in the most remote places

A vet’s life in the bush | Saving animals in the most remote places

Along the quiet rural stretches of Ra, where winding roads lead to isolated farms and communities, one man’s mission to protect animal health has become a lifeline for subsistence farmers. He is Ioane Rokouca, a 31-year-old veterinarian whose journey is defined by perseverance, purpose and patience. Mr Rokouca’s career began in 2014 with the Ministry of Agriculture when he was just 20 years old. His first posting was in Naitasiri where he spent …Read Article

Rugby dialogue on flow

SIX Nations Council president and vice-president of the French Rugby Federation Abdelatif Benazzi is in the country. While his visit is for a rugby event in Nadi, it is understood that he is also here to dialogue with the Fiji Rugby Union. Upon his arrival on Wednesday, the former French-Moroccan international number eight met with Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka. Also present at the meeting was FRU Board chairman John Sanday and acting ch…Rugby · Nadi Read Article

“This programme has really opened their eyes”: Just Play’s impact at Sabeto Sangam School

As football took centre stage in Fiji during the OFC Women’s Nations Cup, Australia’s Assistant Minister for Pacific Island Affairs, Senator Nita Green, made a special visit that shone a light on OFC’s flagship football for development initiative, Just Play. The Minister dropped in on a Just Play session at Sabeto Sangam School, near Nadi, joining children for an activity themed around gender… SourceNadi · Nadi Read Article

44 schools hit by termite infestation

Forty-Four (44) schools in the Western Division have been affected by termite infestation, forcing students to study in temporary tents provided by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). Education Minister Aseri Radrodro told Parliament this week that 11 schools have been severely impacted. “We are currently being confronted with termite infestation in Western schools, and we are thankful to UNICEF for providing temporary tents for classro…Western Division · Western Division Read Article

Mining threat sparks outrage in Sigatoka

Landowners in Tikina o Nasigatoka have called on Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka to immediately stop Magma Mines Ltd’s activities and cancel Special Prospecting License 1495. The company, a subsidiary of Dome Gold Mines Ltd is accused of ignoring local opposition, misleading village chiefs and causing environmental damage around the Sigatoka River and Koroua Island. The […]Western Division · Western Division Read Article

West Raluve semis on main ground

The Vodafone West Secondary School Deans rugby semi-finals will kickoff this Saturday at Lawaqa Park in Sigatoka, with the spotlight on the Raluve Under-16 and 18 girls’ grades, which will be played on Ground One. West Secondary Schools Rugby Association president Jovesa Saqali said this decision is part of their effort to promote equality and provide better facilities for the female teams. “This year, we have given the two Raluve grades U16 and…Western Division · Western Division Read Article

Residents step up preparation

The Fiji Bulikula Residents squad is stepping up preparations for a key clash against the Canada Ravens on July 28 at Churchill Park in Lautoka, a match that could shape the future of Fiji’s women’s rugby league campaign. While it may seem like just another game, this match is much more than that. It marks the final trial for local-based players as the coaching staff works to finalise the squad for the upcoming IRL Women’s World Series, a major …Lautoka · Lautoka Read Article

Ba Rugby Union gets equipment boost

Ba Rugby has received a significant boost with Sportsworld’s recent agreement to serve as the Official Match Ball Sponsor for the Ba Rugby Union. This partnership will see Ba utilising Gilbert match balls provided by Sportsworld for all their domestic fixtures this season. Vinod Kumar, General Manager of Sportsworld, emphasised that this sponsorship aligns with the company’s ongoing commitment to investing in grassroots sports. Notably, Sportswo…Rugby · Ba See the Story

Murdered in prison, High Court starts hearing case against prison officers

A State immunity witness in the murder of a remand prisoner in Lautoka was asked yesterday whether they were bound to follow unlawful orders from their superiors at the prison facilities. Suliasi Tubuna appeared before High Court Judge Justice Aruna Aluthge in the trial of the alleged murder and assault of remand prisoner Jone Masirewa on April 13, 2020. The late Mr Masirewa, of Natokowaqa, Lautoka, died because of severe traumatic abdominal inj…Lautoka · Lautoka Read Article

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