The Republic of Fiji Military Forces Engineers Regiment has completed a five-day field deployment under Exercise Vau Dei, strengthening the combat engineering skills and operational readiness of its personnel. The annual training exercise placed troops in simulated operational environments where they carried out a range of combat engineering tasks. These included minefield clearance, route searches, tree felling, water crossing operations, urban and semi-urban manoeuvres, and tactical rappelling to support troop mobility. Personnel also conducted countermobility activities such as obstacle construction, demolition tasks and terrain denial operations, while establishing defensive positions, camouflage and sustainable field support systems. A high-intensity SOSRA demonstration…
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Residents and road users in Suva are set to benefit from major upgrades aimed at improving safety, easing traffic congestion and strengthening connections across key areas of the city. Two projects, the Ratu Sukuna Road Upgrading Project and the Extension Street Road Link to Brown Street Project, were officially launched today as part of the Government’s broader investment in Fiji’s transport infrastructure. The 2.7-kilometre Ratu Sukuna Road upgrade will include pavement rehabilitation, improved drainage systems, new kerbs and channels, continuous dual pedestrian footpaths, safer pedestrian crossings, upgraded road signs and enhanced traffic management. For people travelling around the Colonial War…
The largest “wave” of Team Fiji athletes and officials for the 2026 Commonwealth Games departed Nadi on Sunday morning for the long two-day journey to Glasgow. The 29-member group included Chef de Mission Ajay Ballu, Team Manager Jane Wong-Niubalau, the basketball, bowls and swimming teams, as well as Dr Wong and two physiotherapists from the medical team. The team travelled via Melbourne and Dubai, where swimmer Anahira McCutcheon joined the group. Fellow swimmer Tolu Young met up with the team in Glasgow after completing a four-day training camp in Europe, en route from his college in the United States. Team…
Wesfarmers and its Chilean joint venture partner have greenlit a $1.4 billion investment to double spodumene production at the Mt Holland lithium operation.
Synergy has agreed to buy all the energy from Neoen’s Narrogin wind farm, in move which has paved the way for construction to begin on the massive renewable project.
Fiji para-athlete Sitiveni Konotaci is preparing to represent the country in the F42 Discus Throw at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Originally from Korovou Town and representing the Fiji Para Athletes Club, Konotaci secured his place at the Games through dedication and consistent performances. He holds personal bests of 28.55 metres in the Discus Throw and 11.16 metres in the Shot Put. Known for his cheerful personality, Konotaci encourages others to dream big, saying success comes through hard work, belief and perseverance. He said representing Fiji is an honour, adding that he competes not only for his country but…
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Fiji is taking part in an international conference examining how peacekeeping operations can evolve to better respond to future challenges and strengthen the protection of civilians. The Future of Peacekeeping Conference is being facilitated by the Stimson Center in partnership with Fiji’s Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs, with support from the Australian Department of Defence and Global Affairs Canada. The event has brought together government representatives from across the region, United Nations officials, regional organisations, peacekeeping training institutions and researchers to share experiences and discuss the future direction of peace operations. The Fiji Police Force, Republic of the Fiji…
The trial of former Deputy Prime Minister and Member of Parliament Manoa Kamikamica took a dramatic turn today after a key prosecution witness refused to identify Members of Parliament who allegedly approached him regarding his Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption case. Former Fisheries Minister and MP Kalaveti Ravu took the stand in the Suva Magistrates Court as a prosecution witness and confirmed that he had sought assistance from fellow parliamentarians over his case but declined to reveal their identities. Ravu testified that he was served with a warrant by FICAC earlier this week compelling him to appear in court and…