Fiji Red Cross Society Honorary Member and former President Nitin Gandhi has received an appreciation award from International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) President Kate Forbes in Geneva. Mr Gandhi currently chairs the IFRC Elections Committee and has previously served on the organisation’s Governing Board and Audit and Risk Commission. His contribution has also been acknowledged by Fiji’s Permanent Representative in Geneva, Ilaitia Tamata. The IFRC brings together 191 National Societies worldwide, with its governance structures playing an important role in maintaining accountability and integrity across the global humanitarian movement. Fiji Red Cross Society has welcomed…
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Narsaiya Naidu Chetty has been recognised as Fiji’s 2026 Goat Farmer of the Year after nearly three decades of dedication to livestock farming at Nuku Estate in Cakaudrove. The 52-year-old owner of Naidus Goat Farm began farming 29 years ago with the aim of building a sustainable income from the land. His 100-acre freehold property now supports goats, sheep, ducks and free-range chickens, contributing to employment, food security and agricultural development in the community. The farm currently has 130 goats, 37 Fiji Fantastic sheep, 69 ducks and 98 free-range chickens, with livestock valued at more than $54,500. The operation also…
The treasurer remains upbeat as he tries to sell proposed changes to discretionary trusts, but it will be an uphill battle to appease both the small businesses and the progressive party the government needs onside to legislate the plan.
The Nasdaq ended lower on Tuesday, as chip stocks added to recent losses and investors parsed mixed quarterly results from Citigroup and other big US banks.
The Fiji Police Force and Australian Federal Police will meet in two rugby league test matches at Pizzey Park on the Gold Coast, Queensland, on October 14 and 16. The men’s match will be played for the Fiji Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu Bowl, while the women’s teams will compete for the Australian Federal Commissioner Krissy Barrett Shield. Australian police will also have two additional trophies at stake. The first test will be played today, Wednesday, October 14, with matches scheduled for 2pm and 4pm Australian time, equivalent to 4pm and 6pm Fiji time. The second test is scheduled for Friday,…
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Two lives were claimed on our roads last night following a head on collision along the Queens high way, which claimed the lives of the both drivers. One of the victims is a 26 year old police officer who was on his day off and traveling to his home in Nabukavesi. The second victim also a 26 year old is a salesman residing in Navua. Police say based on initial information gathered, it is alleged that the second victim overtook several vehicles along a double line resulting in the accident. This is however subject to ongoing investigation. With the assistance…
Emraan Hashmi reportedly had a close call while shooting the climax sequence of his upcoming spy thriller Gunmaaster G9 in Bengaluru on October 13, 2026. The incident took place during a car flip stunt when a vehicle involved in the sequence reportedly came loose from its mechanism and fell close to the actor.The car had been rigged to remain suspended in mid-air for the stunt. However, the mechanism reportedly gave way unexpectedly, causing the vehicle to crash down just a foot away from Hashmi’s face. The incident caught the crew off guard and briefly disrupted the shoot.The sudden malfunction raised…
Mrunal Thakur has addressed speculation about her possible involvement in Allu Arjun and Atlee’s upcoming film Raaka, but has stopped short of confirming whether she is part of the project. In a recent interview with HT City, the actor responded to questions about the rumours while keeping the focus on her latest release, Pooja Meri Jaan.When asked directly if she was doing Raaka, Mrunal laughed and said, “I like how you assume that I am doing Raaka.” She added that she would announce her upcoming projects through her social media accounts, saying, “The announcement of upcoming films, I will make…
Singer Sadhu Tiwari is set to perform the devotional track ‘Awadhiya Ke Raja’ at Ram Ki Paidi in Ayodhya, with the team behind the upcoming film Nayyi Navelli expected to be in attendance. The evening will include filmmaker Aanand L Rai and actor Yami Gautam Dhar as the team continues promotions ahead of the film’s October 16 release.The performance will take place at a location closely associated with Ayodhya’s religious and cultural identity. The song, which is part of the Nayyi Navelli album, was originally sung by Shreya Ghoshal, with lyrics penned by Vayu and music composed by G. V.…