The Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) has officially launched Infantry Week 2026, with an opening parade held at Albert Park in Suva on Monday. The event, organised by the Third Battalion Fiji Infantry Regiment, brought together military personnel and defence partners to begin a week of activities recognising the service, heritage and enduring role of the infantry. Opening the celebrations, Chief of Staff Land Force Command Colonel Penioni Naliva said this year’s theme, “We Are All Infantiers,” reflects the shared infantry roots that connect all members of the RFMF, regardless of their rank, role or unit. Colonel Naliva said…
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A 41-year-old man has been remanded in custody following his appearance in the Nasinu Magistrates Court on charges related to the possession of illicit drugs and alleged proceeds of crime. The accused was intercepted by officers from the Southern Division during a mobile patrol operation along Omkar Road in Narere on 17 June 2026. Police say a search of the vehicle uncovered several small zip-lock bags containing a white substance, which was later confirmed to be methamphetamine. Officers also seized a large sum of cash suspected to be linked to criminal activity. Following investigations, the man was charged with one…
Authorities are examining 27 parcels containing white substances recovered from Fiji’s Lau Group, with testing currently underway at the Fiji Police Forensics Laboratory in Suva. Investigators from the Forensic and Criminal Investigations Department have joined forces with the Republic of Fiji Navy to continue inquiries and retrieve an additional 35 parcels discovered floating near Munia Island on Thursday afternoon. Police acknowledged the swift response of local communities, noting that the initial discovery was promptly reported by the Turaga ni Koro. The parcels were subsequently secured by officers from the Vanua Balavu Police Station. The latest finds follow earlier discoveries across…
Fortescue has inked a landmark deal to bring its first dual-fuelled ammonia bulk carrier to the Pilbara by the end of the year.
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Motorists will benefit as a cut to fuel taxes is extended for another month, although at half the previous discount.
The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua have confirmed the signing of Fiji Airways Fijian 7s representative Nacani Boginisoko to their squad for the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season. Boginisoko, an exciting outside back, recently broke into the national 7s side and has already featured in two HSBC SVNS Series tournaments, making an impact with his speed, power, and attacking ability. The 26-year-old rose through local rugby ranks with Dominion Brothers before earning national selection earlier this year, debuting in Singapore. Drua management say his signing highlights the strong local pathway for Fiji’s emerging rugby talent, with the club backing his transition…
The defence in a murder case involving a man accused of brutally killing his grandfather will challenge an alleged confession made during a police caution interview. Charles Laxton Sundar appeared before Justice Usaia Ratuvili in the High Court in Suva this morning. Senior Legal Aid lawyer Timoci Varinava informed the court that the defence intends to file voir dire grounds to challenge the admissibility of Sundar’s alleged confession made during a caution interview with police. It is alleged that on the 12th of July last year, at Navokadamu Settlement in Lutu, Wainibuka, Sundar used a cane knife to slit his…
The Supreme Court has set a hearing date on the 6th of August for drug accused Joshua Rahman as legal proceedings continue following a Court of Appeal ruling that quashed his conviction and sentence. Rahman, a Canadian national, appeared before Justice Thushara Rajasinghe in the Suva High Court this morning. The court was informed that the State has filed an appeal in the Supreme Court after the Court of Appeal overturned Rahman’s conviction and 23-year prison sentence for possession of 39.5 kilograms of cocaine. The Court of Appeal had ordered that a retrial be held as soon as possible. However,…
The National President of the Fiji Council of Social Service, Sepesa Rasili has welcomed the initiation of an investigation into the alleged police brutality case that resulted in the death of a Beqa villager over the weekend. However, Rasili noted that while news of the investigation is a step in the right direction, it will do little to allay growing public anxiety regarding indiscipline within the supposedly disciplined forces. He says it has been almost one death per month so far and this is unacceptable for Fiji, unacceptable in this day and age, and especially under a government people believed…