The Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji (MSAF) has strengthened its ability to respond to marine emergencies after receiving a boat and oil spill response equipment worth $1.6 million from the Government of Japan. The donation is expected to significantly improve Fiji’s capacity to prevent, contain and respond to oil spill incidents, while enhancing the protection of the country’s marine environment and coastal ecosystems. The new equipment includes specialised oil spill response gear, support accessories and a response vessel to assist MSAF in carrying out its maritime safety and environmental protection responsibilities. Speaking during the handover ceremony, Assistant Minister for Meteorological…
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The race for the 2026 Extra Fiji Secondary Schools Football Under-17 title is set to intensify after the official pool draw was conducted at the Fiji FA Academy in Ba. Eight qualified teams have been split into two pools ahead of the national championship, which will be held at Subrail Park in Labasa from August 19 to 22. Pool A features Labasa Sangam College, Nadroga Arya College, DAV College and Ba Sangam College, setting up several exciting matchups in the opening stage of the tournament. Pool B includes Vunimono High School, Penang Sangam College, Central College Lautoka and Labasa Muslim…
Preparations for Fiji’s next General Election have received a major boost, with the Fijian Elections Office now equipped with four new four-wheel-drive vehicles donated by the Government of India. The vehicles will help election officials reach more communities across the country, particularly in remote and rural areas where road access remains a challenge. The additional transport is also expected to improve voter awareness campaigns and the delivery of election materials as preparations gather pace. “Well, you will have heard from His Excellency’s speech that there has been ongoing support from the government of India”. “One of the needs was for…
The pool draw for the 2026 Extra Fiji Secondary Schools Football Championship has set the stage for an exciting Under-15 national finals series in Labasa later this month. The draw was conducted yesterday at the Fiji FA Academy in Ba, with the eight qualified schools divided into two pools ahead of the tournament, which will be played at Subrail Park from August 19 to 22. Pool A features A.D. Patel College, Nadi Sangam College, All Saints Secondary School and Vunimono High School. Meanwhile, Pool B includes Rishikul Sanatan College, host representatives Labasa College, Central College Lautoka and Tavua College. The…
Women will need the support of men in leadership positions if they are to thrive in Fiji’s political arena. This was the key message shared by Fiji Women’s Rights Movement (FWRM) Governance Board Member Annie Rogers during the Fiji Parliament Speaker’s Debate, held under the theme, “From Participation to Representation: How Do We Increase Women in Parliament?” Rogers urged male Members of Parliament and political party leaders to champion greater female representation, saying women have the potential to drive positive change for Fiji but require the backing of those already in positions of influence. Speaker of Parliament Filimone Jitoko echoed…
Perth drone company Innovaero is accelerating plans for its IPO, with brokers pricing the raise at $40 million at five cents per share, giving the business an expected market capitalisation of $158 million.
Four police officers will appear in the Suva Magistrates Court today in connection with an alleged assault that reportedly took place in August 2024. The officers have been jointly charged with one count of acts intended to cause grievous harm, while one of them faces an additional count of theft. It is alleged that the officers questioned a man for allegedly causing trouble at a barbecue stall on the morning of 25 August 2024, after which the alleged assault occurred. Police also allege that one of the officers stole the victim’s personal belongings following the assault. The charges were laid…
The founder of software firm Track’em has relocated to Dallas to ramp up growth after winning work with engineering, procurement and construction contractors in the US and Middle East.
The State is seeking a custodial sentence for a former Chief Executive Officer of an investment company. Nouzab Fareed appeared before Chief Magistrate Josaia Waqaivolavola today for sentencing submissions. He who was found guilty of two counts of indecent assault by the Suva Magistrates Court. The complainant alleged that during separate meetings, Fareed hugged her without consent, sniffed her and made unwanted advances. The State urged the court to record a conviction and impose a custodial term. In response, the defence asked the court to either grant Fareed a discharge without a conviction being recorded or impose a suspended sentence.…
US stocks have finished the trading session lower, pausing after a strong start to the week, as investors digested the latest round of corporate earnings and looked for signs of progress toward a peace deal between the US and Iran.