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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

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

Methamphetamine · Lautoka

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…Read Article

Rehab works on school begins

Psychology · Lautoka

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…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

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

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

Gymnasts impress in Lautoka

Gymnastics Federation of Fiji continues its preparations for the National Clubs Festival in Gold Coast, Australia, with a recent competition in Lautoka. 22 gymnasts from the Flight Club in Lautoka and Suva’s AeroGym Fiji were part of the competition. The athletes performed across multiple levels, including 3, 4, 5, youth international, and senior international. [Photo: […]Lautoka · Lautoka Read Article

Ministry to issue 454 leases

The Ministry of Housing will be issuing 454 leases to people living in squatter settlements by the end of this year. These will be 99-year leases, said Minister for Housing Maciu Nalumisa. The recipients are 114 households in Cuvu community, more than 70 households in Ledrusasa, and around 270 households from the Waidamudamu informal settlements. “We at the Ministry of Housing are not just planning, we are delivering,” said Mr Nalumisa. “There a…Lautoka · Lautoka Read Article

Houston man charged with murder after eight years

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John David Carter III was charged with murder after cold case detective Matthew Cypert uncovered new evidence linking him to an attempted robbery that resulted in one of the robbers being shot and killed.Galveston · Galveston See the Story

Eight bus companies fined for leaking oil at Lautoka bus stand

Eight bus operators have been issued fines for oil leakages at the Lautoka bus stand. The fines were issued after spot-checks. “These leakages not only create an unsightly mess but also pose serious safety hazards due to slip risks and contribute to environmental pollution,” said LCC. “With pavement upgrade works now underway at the bus station, oil spills could permanently stain the new concrete surfaces, undermining the entire project.” “Bus c…Oceania · Lautoka Read Article

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