The man allegedly involved in the assault of a woman inside a shop in Ba earlier this month has been charged and produced in court. The incident, which occurred on September 2, 2026, was captured on video. The accused has been charged with one count of assault causing actual bodily harm and one count of damaging property. He appeared before the Ba Magistrates Court on September 4 and was granted bail. The matter remains before the court. The post Man charged over assault of woman in Ba Shop appeared first on Fiji One News.
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A $2.5 billion renewable diesel refinery has been earmarked for a site near Geraldton by the region’s traditional owners and a Canadian strategic firm.
A $2.5 billion renewable diesel refinery has been earmarked for a site near Geraldton by the region’s traditional owners and a Canadian strategic firm.
Fiji’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade has a new Permanent Secretary, with Mr Solo Mara taking up the role following the completion of the Public Service recruitment process. Mr Mara succeeds Ms Raijeli Taga, whose contract as Permanent Secretary has ended. A three-week handover period is expected to support a smooth transition and maintain continuity in the Ministry’s operations. Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon. Sakiasi Ditoka, welcomed Mr Mara’s appointment, saying the change comes as Fiji continues to expand its diplomatic engagement, strengthen external trade relations and build international partnerships. Minister Ditoka also thanked Ms…
For 57 trainees, months of technical training have opened the door to new skills and opportunities, following their graduation from the Republic of Fiji Military Forces Engineers Regiment Trade Training School. The 1/25 Trade Training School class graduated on Friday, 11 September 2026, at the Engineers Regiment grounds after successfully completing technical courses in carpentry, block laying and plastering. The graduation brought together the trainees, their families and friends, along with instructors from Fiji National University who carried out the final assessments. Australian Defence Force Defence Adviser to Fiji, Colonel Henry Stimson, was the Chief Guest. In his address, Colonel…
Wall Street has ended lower, weighed down by losses in Nvidia and other chip makers after top executives in US artificial intelligence companies raised safety concerns and called for a slowdown in the development of AI.
Seaweed farmers in Nanuca, Cakaudrove, are set to resume production following the rebuilding of their farming site with stronger infrastructure designed to withstand harsh marine conditions. The Ministry of Fisheries Seaweed Team has completed construction of a new 1,000-line farm structure after the previous site was severely damaged over the past three months. Strong marine currents and severe weather had disrupted the farm and affected seaweed production in the community. The rebuilt structure features reinforced posts and additional braces, providing greater stability and strength against strong currents and difficult weather conditions. As part of the restoration work, the fisheries team…
A 37-year-old farmer remains in hospital after he was struck by a vehicle at Namale Junction in Savusavu. The incident involved a car driven by a man in his 70s, who allegedly lost control of the vehicle, causing it to leave the road and hit the farmer. The injured man was taken to Labasa Hospital, where he remains admitted in stable condition. Police investigations into the accident are continuing. The post Farmer Injured After Savusavu Crash appeared first on Fiji One News.
Fiji’s road death toll has risen to 38 following a fatal crash in Rakiraki on Monday, September 14. The victim, a man in his 40s from Ellington, Rakiraki, was driving through Naqoro when a bus allegedly crossed into his lane, resulting in a head-on collision. He was taken to Rakiraki Hospital but was later pronounced dead by medical officials. The bus was driven by a 51-year-old man, who remains admitted at hospital. Several passengers travelling on the bus, along with a 29-year-old woman who was in the victim’s vehicle, were also taken to Rakiraki Hospital for treatment. They have since…
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