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Women engineers, industry leaders and professionals gathered at the NASA Events Centre last night for an International Women in Engineering Day panel discussion aimed at fostering collaboration, sharing experiences and encouraging greater participation of women in the engineering field. The event, hosted by Engineers Fiji in partnership with Fiji Airports, provided a platform for meaningful conversations on career development, industry challenges and opportunities within the aviation and engineering sectors. Among the panelists were Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation Hon. Sashi Kiran, Fiji Airports Chief Executive Officer Mesake Nawari, GHD Aviation Engineer Kelera Wainiqolo, Fiji Airways Aircraft Reliability Engineer…

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Work is moving ahead on the Sawanikula–Matawailevu Access Road Project in the interior of Naitasiri, with the first phase focused on upgrading five kilometres of roadway to strengthen transport links and improve access to essential services for communities in the Muaira and Noimalu districts. The project is being delivered in three stages. Once the current phase is completed, Phase 2 will involve the construction of an additional eight kilometres of road connecting Matawailevu and Tubarua, while Phase 3 will include the development of at least three river crossings. Minister for Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management, Mosese Bulitavu, visited…

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A 40-year-old man has been charged for sexually assaulting his 14-year-old daughter. The matter was reported at the Valelevu Police Station by the victim. The accused is alleged to have sexually assaulted the victim in their home, when other family members were away in Lautoka, in October last year. Following the incident, she was allegedly threatened not to tell anyone. The accused has been charged with one count of sexual assault and one count of criminal intimidation. He will be produced at the Nasinu Magistrates Court today. The post 40-yr-old man charged for sexually assaulting his 14-yr-old daughter appeared first…

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The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua has confirmed the signing of experienced Flying Fijian Ben Volavola to its main squad, strengthening the club’s flyhalf stocks ahead of the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season Volavola returns home as one of Fiji’s most experienced professional rugby players. The 48-capped international has enjoyed a distinguished career, making 74 professional appearances across Super Rugby Pacific and European competitions. He has represented several top clubs, including the NSW Waratahs, Crusaders, Melbourne Rebels, and Queensland Reds in Super Rugby, while also playing in France for Racing 92 and in England for Leicester Tigers. The veteran playmaker brings…

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Cristiano Ronaldo delivered a record-breaking performance as Portugal secured a commanding 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K clash at Houston Stadium on Tuesday. The Portuguese captain wasted little time making an impact, opening the scoring in the sixth minute after finishing from close range following a cross from Joao Cancelo. The goal saw the 41-year-old become the first player to score in six different FIFA World Cups, while also making him the second-oldest goalscorer in tournament history, behind Roger Milla. Portugal doubled their advantage in the 17th minute when Nuno Mendes found the net…

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