The standard of Fiji’s domestic rugby league competitions needs to improve if the country is to strengthen its international pathway, says Nadera Panthers head coach and Fiji National Rugby League committee member Vula Dakuitoga. Dakuitoga says Fiji Bati head coach Mick Potter’s visits to local competitions have highlighted gaps in preparation, conditioning and game knowledge. “Unfortunately, the standards of the local competitions doesn’t justify us there. I’m so thankful that Mick Potter has been going around since he came into the country, not like the other coaches.” “He was visiting and seeing the type of standard and unfortunately, the standard…
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With Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 now on the horizon, the Pacific Nations Cup is giving several teams an early opportunity to measure themselves against future World Cup opponents. The USA and Japan will meet in the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2026 semi-final in Osaka, less than 400 days before they are scheduled to face each other again at Adelaide Oval during the Rugby World Cup in Australia. The other semi-final carries a similar significance. Defending Pacific Nations Cup champions Fiji will face Canada, with the sides also set to meet at the 2027 World Cup. While neither…
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Communities across Kadavu are being supported in efforts to better protect forests, waterways and coastal ecosystems through a series of environmental and forestry assessments. Conservation and Forestry personnel carried out awareness programmes and field assessments this month in Solodamu, Nasegai, Namalata and Muani villages to identify environmental risks and support sustainable management and restoration efforts. In Solodamu Village in Tavuki District, the assessment covered water catchment areas, creeks, historical sites and village reserves. Officers also inspected areas where Kaka species have been recorded, as well as restricted locations where tree felling needs to be carefully controlled. At Nasegai, attention turned…
People in Labasa and surrounding communities have an opportunity to have their say on Fiji’s proposed Maritime Powers Bill, with public consultations continuing today. The consultations, led by the Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs, are aimed at gathering public input on legislation intended to strengthen Fiji’s maritime security and legal framework. The first consultation was held last Friday at the Maritime Essential Services Centre (MESC), where representatives from Government agencies shared their views and took part in discussions on the proposed Bill. Today’s consultation is open to members of the public, civil society organisations and other interested stakeholders in…
Western Australia still has nearly 50 billion tonnes of known iron ore in the ground worth an estimated $5.5 trillion to the nation’s economy, having already mined 17bn tonnes of the red rock.
CBA pushes for ‘level playing field’
Four men are in police custody following an alleged aggravated robbery involving a taxi driver on Sukanaivalu Road. The arrests followed operations by the Southern Division Task Force, with police first taking a man in his 20s into custody in the Sukanaivalu Road area this morning. A further raid carried out this afternoon resulted in the arrest of three more men, aged 27, 23 and 21. The three suspects have been taken to Nabua Police Station, where they are currently being questioned. Police allege the four men hired a taxi from Narere to Nabua. Upon reaching their destination, they allegedly…