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From the village courts of Suvavou to co-captaining the Suva Blues Men’s Team, Timoci “Jimmy” Sulua continues to make steady strides in Fiji volleyball. The Redline Volleyball Club player began his volleyball journey in 2014, inspired by fellow Suvavou representatives Alipate Wikilifi and Serevi Vananalagi. Starting out as a libero before transitioning to setter, Sulua’s dedication saw him earn selection to the Suva Whites team in 2021 before progressing to the senior Suva Blues side. Among his career highlights are helping Redline Volleyball Club win the Interclub Championship and being part of the Suva team that claimed the Vulaca Championship…
Weather conditions across Fiji are expected to improve as the rain-bearing cloud bands that affected the country earlier this week have moved away from the group. Satellite observations show the main area of cloud and rainfall has shifted eastward, allowing generally fine weather to return across most parts of the country. However, brief and isolated showers may still occur from time to time. These showers are linked to a low-pressure system that also contributed to stronger winds experienced in parts of the Western Division on Monday night. The system is now moving away from Fiji, reducing the likelihood of further…
As demand for Indigenous art grows, the sector is figuring out how to set itself up for long-term economic success.
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The battle for qualification to the Skipper Cup continues this weekend, with teams looking to strengthen their chances of securing one of the remaining spots in Fiji Rugby’s top provincial competition. In Vanua Levu, Round 3 action will see Cakaudrove take on Bua and with Taveuni leading the standings after winning their opening two matches, both sides will know just how important this clash is. Bua will be searching for their first win of the campaign, while Cakaudrove will be eager to keep pace with the frontrunners. Over in Viti Levu, attention turns to what shapes up as a crucial…
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) is renewing its call for greater road safety awareness following a fatal accident near Vatukoula that claimed four lives on Wednesday. Preliminary information from the Fiji Police Force indicates that a vehicle carrying passengers home from a family gathering in Ba lost control, left the roadway and plunged into a river. Four occupants died, while one person survived with injuries. LTA Chief Executive Officer Irimaia Rokosawa extended condolences to the families affected by the tragedy, as well as those mourning the recent boating incident in Beqa waters that resulted in three fatalities after a vessel…
Five families in Vadra Village on Moala Island are set to become homeowners through the Ministry of Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management’s Rural Housing Assistance (RHA) Programme. Officials from the Ministry’s Rural Housing Unit are currently in the village overseeing the construction of five two-bedroom houses under Scheme 3 of the programme. The scheme supports timber resource owners, including participants in pine schemes, native timber resource owners and lease beneficiary holders. Under the initiative, beneficiaries can use the value of their timber resources to meet their one-third contribution towards the cost of building their homes, reducing the financial…
Self-employed businessman Imran Khan, also known as “King Khan”, has been convicted of unlawful possession of illicit drugs. Magistrate Yogesh Prasad found the 41-year-old guilty of possessing 4.1364 grams of methamphetamine in Suva on 7th February 2023. In delivering his judgment, Magistrate Prasad rejected Khan’s claim that the drugs had been planted by police, stating that there was compelling evidence against him. The court found that the prosecution had proven its case beyond reasonable doubt. The matter has been adjourned for sentencing hearing next week Tuesday. The post King Khan convicted of meth possession appeared first on Fiji One News.
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