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A man accused of brutally murdering his grandfather has pleaded not guilty in the High Court in Suva. Charles Laxton Sundar appeared before Justice Usaia Ratuvili this morning and entered a not guilty plea to one count of murder. The court heard that an assessment by St Giles Psychiatric Hospital found Sundar fit to stand trial and take a plea. It is alleged that on July 12 last year, at Navokadamu Settlement in Lutu, Wainibuka, Sundar used a cane knife to slit his grandfather’s throat, inflicting serious injuries that resulted in his death. It is further alleged that Sundar later…

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Leadership of the Weather Ready Pacific (WRP) Steering Committee has officially transitioned from Fiji to Niue during the committee’s fourth meeting held in Honiara, Solomon Islands. Ms Rossy Mitiepo, Director of Niue Meteorological Services and the Pacific’s longest-serving meteorological director, was confirmed as the new Chair, marking a significant milestone for the regional programme. The leadership handover follows the completion of Fiji’s term under the stewardship of Fiji Meteorological Service Director, Mr Misaeli Funaki, who guided the committee through its formative years. Reflecting on his tenure, Mr Funaki highlighted the programme’s achievements, including the installation of weather radars, workforce development…

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More than two decades after watching Navua celebrate its historic Fiji FACT triumph, veteran defender Peniame Drova is preparing to represent his hometown club on one of local football’s biggest stages. When Navua secured its maiden Fiji FACT title in 2003, a young Drova was among the supporters celebrating the achievement. At just 13 years old, the victory left a lasting impression and fuelled his dream of one day wearing the district’s colours. That dream eventually led him through Fiji’s age-grade national teams, where he represented the country at Under-17 and Under-20 level before earning a move to Rewa FC…

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