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Union raises concerns over problems at mill

Lautoka · Lautoka

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…See the Story

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

Lautoka · Lautoka

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…Read Article

West women lead in cane fields

Western Division · Western Division

West women lead in cane fields

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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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TLTB vows no evictions amid Toko lease court case

The iTaukei Land Trust Board (TLTB) states no action will be taken to arbitrarily remove any of the residents of the Toko lease in Tavua nor does it intend to dispossess residents of their occupation of the land. TLTB made the comments after the Ba High Court issued an interim injunction for orders restraining TLTB from surrendering, cancelling or otherwise dealing with the Toko leases or subleases. “The proceedings seek to determine, among othe…Western Division · Western Division Read Article

DAY 11 | 4.15 TONNE METH BUST TRIAL | Lawyers lock horns in high-profile meth trial

This is not a test of memory! Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions John Rabuku made this statement while he blasted defence counsel, Samuela Heritage, who was representing drug accused Justin Ho in the 4.15 tonnes of methamphetamine drug trial today. At the High Court in Lautoka, Mr Heritage had asked Police Inspector, and the ground commander of the major drug bust, Simione Ravouvou a list of questions which was totally irrelevant to him duri…Lautoka · Lautoka Read Article

Debt swap worth $9m

THE divestment of Lautoka’s Bowling Club by Fiji Sugar Corporation (FSC)has been labelled as a debt swap worth $9million. Responding to a news report claiming Cabinet approved the debt swap of the property, FSC board chairman Nitya Reddy clarified no such approval was given nor was the corporation at liberty to seek such a consent. “FSC is not aware of any such decision and has received confirmation from the Minister for Multi-Ethnic and Sugar I…Lautoka · Lautoka Read Article

FSC prime lots sold at cut price

THE Fiji Sugar Corporation sold nine of its most valuable freehold and state land properties between 2019 and 2020 at a little over a $250 million. A price FSC chairman Nitya Reddy pointed out was significantly lower than what the 633 acres of land and properties were actually worth. “In 2019/20, FSC sold nine of its most valuable freehold and state land properties, many of which were located within highly commercial urban precincts, totalling 6…Lautoka · Lautoka Read Article

Fiji braces for heavy rain

The Nadi Weather Office has issued a heavy rain warning for several areas across Fiji. The alert covers interior and coastal regions of southeastern Viti Levu, stretching from Momi-Sigatoka through Navua to Suva and up to Rakiraki. It also includes Beqa, Vatulele, Kadavu, Yasawa, southern and interior parts of Vanua Levu, Taveuni and nearby islands, […]Nadi · Nadi Read Article

Optometry opens new clinic

Residents of Lautoka will be able to access eye care services following the opening of Asgar Optometrists’ new branch at Vaqalo Street on Saturday. General manager Vidya Lakhan noted the clinic’s inception in 1957 by Dr Asgar Ali in Suva and the business had since grown, and now located in Ba, Lautoka, and Nadi. “Suva remains our head office and that is where we have our lab where all your glasses are made,” Mr Lakhan said. “We are very fortunat…Lautoka · Lautoka Read Article

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