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A 38-year-old man from Olosara in Sigatoka is believed to be the country’s latest road fatality victim following a horrific accident along Queens Road in Nayawa, Sigatoka. Police say the victim was driving when he allegedly lost control of his vehicle, causing it to veer onto the opposite lane and collide with a minivan carrying fifteen passengers. The driver was rushed to the Sigatoka Hospital, where medical officials confirmed his death. Two passengers travelling in the minivan remain admitted at the Lautoka Hospital receiving treatment, while the remaining passengers were treated and later discharged. Investigations into the incident are continuing.…
A victim of the fire at the Zamzam Restaurant in Samabula has passed away. Police confirmed that the victim, a 23-year-old foreign national, died over the weekend while receiving medical treatment for injuries sustained in the blaze. Authorities say the remaining six victims are still admitted in hospital, where they continue to receive treatment. Their conditions have not been disclosed. Joint investigations by Police and the National Fire Authority are continuing to determine the cause of the fire and the circumstances surrounding the incident. The post Foreign National Dies Following Zamzam Restaurant Fire appeared first on Fiji One News.
The Ministry of Health highlights that nurses at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital are only encouraged to work three 12-hour shifts each week to remain within labour law requirements. Assistant Minister for Health and Medical Services, Penioni Ravunawa says the current shift arrangement runs from 8am to 8pm and 8pm to 8am. “At the moment, the 12-hour shift for the registered nurses that are currently stationed at CWM Hospital, they work from 8am to 8pm and then the change of shift is around 8pm in the night until 8am in the morning. So, they only work three days in a…
The Colonial War Memorial Hospital’s ageing water and sewerage system is currently undergoing a major upgrade as part of support from the Australian Government. Assistant Minister for Health and Medical Services, Penioni Ravunawa highlights that the upgrade will focus on improving the portable water and maternity sewer systems at the old CWM Hospital building. “In regard to the portable water and maternity sewer upgrade at CWM Hospital, this is part of the Australian government budget support to improve the water system at the old CWM Hospital adjacent to the maternity unit” Ravunawa said. Ravunawa emphasizes the old west wing of…
AI is eating graduate lawyer jobs: MintersMinterEllison has become the first major Australian law firm to admit out loud a growing global fear: that artificial intelligence-led automation may hurt lawyer numbers, and graduates will be hit first. The Fin
A public notice issued by CA Bharati Manoj Daga, Resolution Professional of Hare Krishna Media Tech Pvt. Ltd., in the May 9, 2026 issue of Atul Mohan’s Complete Cinema magazine, cautioned the Indian film trade and industry against proceeding with the release, distribution, exhibition, streaming, promotion or commercial exploitation of the upcoming film Haunted – Echoes Of The Past, which is scheduled for a release on June 12, 2026. Directed by Vikram Bhatt, the horror film stars Mimoh Chakraborty in the lead.The notice, issued regarding proceedings before the Hon’ble National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Mumbai Bench, refers to the matter…
On the occasion of Mother’s Day 2026, Isha Koppikar shared a message about parenting, independence and responsibility through a video posted on social media. Speaking about her daughter Rianna, the actor reflected on the importance of raising children to become self-reliant individuals rather than depending on others for emotional or personal security.In the video, Isha revealed that a conversation with her daughter prompted her to think more deeply about modern parenting. According to the actor, Rianna asked her what she wished for her, to which she responded that she wanted her daughter to achieve her dreams independently and become a…
Republic of Fiji Military Forces Commander, Major General Ro Jone Kalouniwai, has acknowledged the seriousness of the death of Jone Vakarisi while in military custody, stressing that accountability and due process must be upheld. Major General Kalouniwai described the incident as unintentional, emphasising that the Force must now take accountability for what transpired. “In the past few months, we had started with the joint operations with the Fiji Police, amongst this was the incident that happened at camp. It was not intentional and no one knew it would end up the way it did.” He made the comments during the…
Sakiasi Ditoka welcomed the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Philippines to Fiji, Noel M. Novicio, during a courtesy visit at the Ministry’s headquarters in Suva on Thursday. During the meeting, Minister Ditoka reaffirmed the strong diplomatic relationship shared between Fiji and the Philippines, highlighting the importance of the Philippines’ diplomatic presence in Fiji as a sign of both nations’ commitment to strengthening cooperation across the Pacific region. He said the growing partnership would open doors for greater collaboration and practical engagement on regional and international priorities. Minister Ditoka also acknowledged the valuable contribution of the Filipino community in Fiji,…