The Fiji Police Force has thrown its support behind a proposal by the Methodist Church in Fiji and Rotuma to establish an integrated youth boot camp under the Solesolevaki arrangement. The proposal was presented to Commissioner of Police Rusiate Tudravu and senior police officials at the Fiji Police Headquarters by Methodist Church General Secretary Rev. Dr. Jolami Lasawa and Youth Department Secretary Rev. Viliame Tunidau. The proposed camp will target young people aged 15 to 35 and focus on strengthening spiritual development, discipline, leadership and life skills to help prepare them for productive futures. Rev. Dr. Lasawa said the church…
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Rio Tinto will pay investors their largest dividend since 2022 off the back of booming copper prices and strong iron ore production.
Northern Star Resources has finished building its 27 million tonne per annum, $1.6 billion Kalgoorlie mill, and conceded parts of its Hemi project pipeline are out of its hands.
While developers race to meet rising demand, stalled projects and a shortage of accommodation continue to test the state’s tourism ambitions.
After 12 years of moving from one place to another, widow, Paulini Aremawa and her four children now have a safe and permanent home following the completion of a new house under the Government’s Rural Housing Assistance (RHA) Programme in Vuci South, Nausori. Funded by the Government at a cost of more than $30,000, the new 24 x 16-foot home provides the family with long-term security, stability and improved living conditions after years of uncertainty following the passing of Aremawa’s husband. Minister for Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management, Mosese Bulitavu commissioned the new home, highlighting the Government’s commitment…
The proposed review of the Fiji Competition and Consumer Commission (FCCC) Act will give the regulator stronger powers to investigate pyramid schemes, misleading online activities and digital market offences, as consumer scams continue to evolve. Speaking during a public consultation on the proposed bill at Rishikul Sanatan College in Valelevu, FCCC Chief Executive Officer Senikavika Jiuta said the current law has left the commission with limited powers to effectively deal with emerging consumer protection issues. Jiuta said while pyramid schemes have increased significantly since the COVID-19 pandemic, the existing Act does not provide sufficient enforcement tools to properly investigate and…
Students of Adi Maopa Secondary School in Lau are gaining practical skills, greater confidence and new career opportunities through Technical and Vocational Education and Training, as the school celebrated TVET Week to showcase the value of hands-on learning and skills development. The displays featured student work in agriculture, computer studies, carpentry and home economics, highlighting not only technical ability but also teamwork, creativity and problem-solving skills. These experiences help bridge the gap between the classroom and the workplace while equipping students with skills that can support lifelong success. Minister for Lands and Mineral Resources, Filimoni Vosarogo encouraged students to remain…
Team Fiji’s swimmers delivered a series of encouraging performances at the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games, highlighted by Anahira McCutcheon’s semi-final appearance in the Women’s 50m Freestyle. McCutcheon was Fiji’s standout performer, qualifying for the semi-finals after placing 10th overall in the heats with a time of 25.45 seconds. She then narrowly missed a spot in the final, finishing sixth in her semi-final in 25.53 seconds. In the men’s events, David Young came agonizingly close to reaching the semi-finals of the 50m butterfly, finishing 17th overall in 24.28 seconds to become the first reserve. Hansel McCaig and Reuben Taylor also competed…
As profits surge, oil refiners seek subsidiesAmpol and Viva Energy are pushing for a big increase in federal government subsidies to keep operating, despite a multimillion-dollar surge in profits this year amid conflict in the Middle East. The Fin
The buzz surrounding Ramayana continues to grow each passing week. Recently, the film made headlines after Sony Pictures came on board to handle the global distribution of the epic outside India. Bollywood Hungama has now exclusively learnt that another entertainment giant has joined the much-awaited project – T-Series.According to sources, several leading music labels were in the race to acquire the coveted audio rights. However, T-Series ultimately managed to seal the deal with their offer.A close associate at T-Series confirmed to Bollywood Hungama, “T-Series has acquired the music rights of Ramayana. Bhushan Kumar and the senior leadership at T-Series are…