The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission has confirmed that the freeze on residential and ground rent remains in force, with the extension order issued in 2021 continuing until further notice. The commission has reminded landlords that global tensions, international economic developments or increases in fuel prices do not constitute valid grounds for increasing residential rental rates. FCCC is urging tenants who have experienced sudden or unexplained rent increases to report the matter through its communication channels or seek further information regarding their rights and obligations under the current rent freeze measures. The commission says the existing order remains effective and…
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Japan has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Fiji’s justice sector reforms during a courtesy visit by the Ambassador of Japan to Fiji, Hiroshi Tajima, to the Ministry of Justice. The ambassador was accompanied by the Embassy of Japan’s Head of Protocol, Ms. Kotani, and was received by Minister for Justice and Acting Attorney-General Siromi Turaga, along with Permanent Secretary for Justice and Acting Permanent Secretary for Women, Children and Social Protection Selina Kuruleca. Senior representatives from the Ministry of Justice, Fiji Corrections Service, Fiji Public Trustees Pte Ltd, the Office of the Official Receiver and the Registrar General’s Office also…
Road resurfacing works are set to begin along sections of Princes Road between the Khalsa Road junction and Colo-i-Suva Road as part of ongoing infrastructure upgrades. The Fiji Roads Authority says asphalt concrete paving activities will commence on June 2 and are expected to continue through June 6, 2026. Construction crews will operate during two daily shifts, from 9am to 3pm and again from 9pm to 4am. Motorists travelling through the area are urged to observe all temporary traffic signs and comply with directions issued by traffic management personnel to help maintain safety for both workers and road users. The…
The Government is intensifying efforts to boost domestic rice production as part of a broader strategy to reduce Fiji’s reliance on imported rice and strengthen national food security. Speaking in Parliament last week, Minister for Agriculture, Waterways and Sugar Industry Tomasi Tunabuna said Fiji remains exposed to fluctuations in international markets due to its dependence on imported rice, particularly as rising global oil prices continue to increase food and freight costs. To address the challenge, the Ministry of Agriculture is rolling out measures aimed at expanding rice cultivation, including the distribution of improved seed varieties, greater mechanisation support for farmers,…
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Over the years, Keerthy Suresh has been steadily balancing projects across industries with a mix of commercial entertainers and performance-driven roles. The National Award-winning actress, who has built a consistent presence across languages over the years, is now reportedly being considered for another interesting project, according to ongoing industry speculation.A source close to the industry exclusively shared, “Keerthy Suresh is currently in talks with a leading filmmaker for a big-scale romance-thriller. While nothing has been officially confirmed yet, industry chatter suggests this could mark another step in her film journey after recent back-to-back projects.” The reported project is said to…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru etched their name deeper into IPL history on Sunday by successfully defending their title and lifting the IPL 2026 trophy. The Bengaluru-based franchise defeated Gujarat Titans by five wickets in a thrilling final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, becoming only the third team after Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings to win consecutive IPL championships.At the heart of the victory was Virat Kohli, who once again delivered when it mattered the most. The batting star anchored the chase with an unbeaten 75 off 42 balls and sealed the contest in style with a towering six…
On May 30, 2026, a Delhi court ordered the framing of criminal charges against Jacqueliene Fernandez, conman Sukesh Chandrashekar, and 15 others in a high-profile Rs 200-crores money laundering case. The ruling establishes that the trial against the actor and the co-accused will formally commence following their appearance in court this week.Additional Sessions Judge (ASJ) Prashant Sharma observed that the investigative findings revealed a robust legal basis to proceed with the prosecution. “Prima facie, there is sufficient material on record based upon which a strong suspicion is raised against all the accused,” the ASJ stated, as per a report by…
In recent weeks, social media platforms were flooded with claims that Bobby Deol and Alia Bhatt had a fallout while shooting for the upcoming Yash Raj Films spy thriller Alpha. The rumours quickly gained traction online, prompting fans to speculate about possible tension between the two actors. However, Bobby has now addressed the reports and clarified that there was never any such issue on set.Speaking to India TV, the actor revealed that even he was surprised when he came across the claims. “Mujhe bhi ek dost ne bheja uss rumour ka snapshot. Main bhi hairaan ho gaya. Log itne velle…
Veteran playback singer Suman Kalyanpur, whose melodious voice graced several memorable Hindi film songs from the 1960s and 1970s, passed away on Sunday evening at her Mumbai residence. She was 89. The singer, known for evergreen tracks such as ‘Na Na Karte Pyar Tumhin Se,’ ‘Tumne Pukara Aur Hum Chale Aaye,’ and ‘Aajkal Tere Mere Pyar Ke Charche,’ reportedly died due to age-related health issues.Confirming the news, Mangala Khadilkar, author of the acclaimed Marathi biography Suman Sugandh, shared details about the singer’s final moments. “Suman ji passed away at around 8 pm at her residence in Lokhandwala due to old…