The National Fire Authority is investigating the cause of an early morning structural fire that extensively damaged a vacant residential property at Lovu Seaside, Navoka Settlement in Lautoka today.The Lautoka Fire Station received the emergency call at 2:11am through the station landline from the Lautoka Police Station. Firefighters immediately responded with one fire appliance and four on-duty officers, arriving at the scene at approximately 2:30am. NFA says upon arrival, officers discovered a corrugated iron and timber framed house fully engulfed in flames.Firefighters quickly established one delivery line using 64mm and 38mm hoses from the appliance tank supply to stop the…
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Fiji and China are exploring stronger cooperation on waste management and environmental protection as Fiji works to address growing rubbish and disposal challenges across communities. During a meeting with Chinese Embassy Charge d’affaires Wang Yuan, Minister for Information, Environment and Climate Change Lynda Tabuya said the Government was progressing work on its Integrated National Waste Management Strategy, which is expected to be submitted to Cabinet soon. The Minister said Fiji was interested in learning from China’s experience in handling waste management in densely populated, rural and island communities. She also highlighted ongoing local initiatives, including school waste programmes, composting projects…
The Fiji Roads Authority has advised motorists that asphalting works will take place today along sections of Princes Road between Khalsa Road and Colo-i-Suva Road as part of ongoing road upgrade works. The works will be carried out from 9am to 3pm, with traffic management measures allowing one lane to remain open to maintain the continuous flow of vehicles. Drivers travelling through the area are being urged to follow all traffic directives and exercise caution near the work zone. The FRA has thanked the public for their patience and cooperation while the improvement works are completed. The post Princes Road…
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The Fiji Police Force and Republic of Fiji Military Forces joint taskforce has uprooted more than 47,000 marijuana plants and arrested dozens of people as part of intensified operations targeting illicit drugs and transnational organised crime. Speaking in Parliament this morning, Minister for Policing and Communications Ioane Naivalurua said a total of 47,042 marijuana plants were seized from 93 farms in the Northern Division, resulting in the arrest of 22 people. The Minister said a further 68 people were arrested at roadblocks and during searches in the Central and Eastern Divisions for possession of methamphetamine, other illicit drugs and proceeds…
Fiji has emerged as a potential host for the open swimming competition at the 2027 Pacific Games should organisers face challenges in providing a suitable venue. Assistant Minister for Youth and Sports, Aliki Bia confirms that Fiji has put forward an offer to host the event, with the final decision resting with the Pacific Games organisers. He says Fiji stands ready to stage the swimming competition if called upon, highlighting the country’s commitment to supporting the successful delivery of the Games. “We have already discussed the issue of a swimming venue for the Pacific Games with Fiji Sports Commission Board…