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Prime Minister Rabuka Inaugurates New School Hall in Ra

Oceania · Nadi

Prime Minister Rabuka Inaugurates New School Hall in Ra

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka opened a hall at Saint Francis College in Ra today. The construction of the new school hall was funded by the Office of the Prime Minister under the Small Grants Scheme, with a total allocation of $47,881.52. “Education will make you successful—try to do your best all the time,” Mr Rabuka said in his address. The Prime Minister expressed concern over the rise in drug abuse and HIV cases among young people, advising…See the Story

A fitting finale in Ba

A fitting finale in Ba

Vinod Patel Park, a public space named after one of Ba’s pioneering businessman, became immersed in excitement and passion on the final day of BRU club rugby last weekend. Never before has this humble patch of grass, with an absence of any facilities at all, heaved with such a fervent flag-waving, bonanza crowd. Of the 18 matches played on Grand Finals Day, Ground 1 hosted six, five of which were finals. Favourites Nailaga took out the main Vino…Read Article

Termite fight gets big boost

Lautoka · Lautoka

Termite fight gets big boost

FIJI Chemicals Limited has contributed about 100 termite baits and traps to curb the termite problem in the Western Division. At a handover ceremony in Lautoka this week, Women, Children and Social Protection Minister Sashi Kiran said termite infestation, particularly from the aggressive Asian Subterranean Termites or AST, had become a serious concern. “Once confined to specific localities, these pests have spread from Lautoka to Suva,” she said…Read Article

Dr. Raju ousted in vote of no confidence

Members of the Nadi Chamber of Commerce & Industry have voted Lawrence Kumar as their new president. Close to 100 members participated in a vote of no confidence last night, which ultimately led to Dr. Ram Raju being replaced. Dr. Raju has been at the helm for 17 consecutive years. Other appointments made include Kishore […]Nadi · Nadi Read Article

4.5 TONNES METH DRUG BUST DAY 4 – Accused seen on CCTV

One of the key accused in Fiji’s biggest drug bust was seen on CCTV walking away from a service station just after a truck loaded with methamphetamine pulled in, the High Court in Lautoka heard. A state witness confirmed to Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions John Rabuku that the footage showed Aporosa Davelevu at the Motorex Service Station on January 24, 2024 — the same day police arrested him at his home in Saweni, Lautoka. The witness tol…Methamphetamine · Lautoka Read Article

Sugar Minister rebukes acting PS over media absence at mill opening

Minister for Sugar, Charan Jeath Singh today publicly scolded his acting Permanent Secretary, Reshmi Kumari at an event in Lautoka. Speaking at the handing over of a community report on supporting adaptation work in the sugar industry held at the Sugar Cane Growers Council hall, Mr Singh said he was upset with the media for not turning up to the Lautoka mill 2025 crushing season opening on Wednesday. “I will tell you very strongly, I was very up…Lautoka · Lautoka Read Article

4.15 TONNES METH DRUG BUST – High Court grants restraining order over two properties worth $8.8M

The High Court in Suva has granted a Restraining Order application concerning two properties linked to the 4.1 tonne of drug case which is currently on trial in the High Court in Lautoka. The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions filed the application in the High Court in its civil jurisdiction pursuant to section 19 (A-C), 34 and 35 of the Proceeds of Crimes Act 1997. “The application pertains to a land comprising an area of 1293 square…Lautoka · Lautoka Read Article

Soro: No data on cultural sector

VOU Dance Fiji company director Sachiko Soro says they’re not able to access support from the Government because there is no data available. Speaking at the proposed Fiji Cultural Statistics Framework public consultations in Nadi this week, Ms Soro said it had been difficult lobbying for support for the creative and cultural space because of a lack of data to back them up. “I have been going on about the lack of cultural data for, like, the last…Nadi · Nadi Read Article

4.15 TONNES METH DRUG BUST TRIAL DAY 3 – Key witness absent

THE fourth witness faced further cross-examination in the High Court at Lautoka yesterday as the trial for the 4.15-tonne methamphetamine bust entered its third day. The defence, led by Litiana Volau, re-examined a witness for giving his office key to the third accused Louie Logaivau. The witness told the court some of these foreign men came to get their cars washed or have their hair cut at the Crew Cuts barbershop owned by Mr Ho. He also admit…Lautoka · Lautoka Read Article

Rehab works on school begins

THE $30k-plus rehabilitation of a termite-infested classroom block at Saint Thomas Primary School in Lautoka has begun. Earlier this month, the Government deemed two classrooms unsafe, resulting in the provision of two tents for the temporary conduct of classes. The progress of construction work, paid for by the Government, was inspected by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka during a recent visit to Lautoka. He said the damage caused by the infestat…Psychology · Lautoka See the Story

Key state witnesses face cross-examination

THE trial of seven men accused in the importation and possession of 4.15 tonnes of methamphetamine entered its second day in the High Court in Lautoka yesterday with the state and defence continuing the cross-examination of key state witnesses. Justin Ho, David Heritage, Louie Logaivau, Ratu Aporosa Davelevu, Jale Aukerea, Ratu Osea Levula and Viliame Colowaliku face charges of importation and possession of 4.15 tonnes of methamphetamine between…Methamphetamine · Lautoka See the Story

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