Construction work is continuing on the Navilawa–Yaloku Access Road in the interior of Ba, with the project expected to improve connectivity and create new opportunities for communities in the area. The $200,000 project is being funded by the Coalition Government through the Ministry of Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management under its Rural Outer Island (ROI) Development Programme. The development involves the construction of a 9.1-kilometre farm access road linking communities between Nadi and Ba. Once finished, the new road is expected to make it easier for farmers to transport their produce to markets, lower transport costs, and provide…
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Police are investigating three separate alleged drowning incidents reported over the past week, including the death of a young child and an elderly farmer, while the search for a missing diver remains ongoing. The first incident involved a three-year-old child whose body was discovered floating in a river near Lawaki Village in Tailevu on the afternoon of 10 July. The case was reported through the Korovou Police Station, and investigators are working to establish the circumstances surrounding the child’s death. In Sigatoka, search efforts continue for a 20-year-old man who disappeared after being swept away by a strong current while…
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A house fire in Laucala Beach has resulted in the tragic loss of a woman and a child, with authorities now investigating the cause of the incident. Police and National Fire Authority officers responded to reports of the fire on the morning of 11 July 2026. Upon arrival, a 48-year-old woman and a 10-year-old boy were found to have been trapped inside the home. Their bodies were later recovered by officers from the Crime Scene Investigation Unit. A joint investigation involving the Fiji Police Force and the National Fire Authority is currently underway to determine the circumstances that led to…
South Africa and the United States will have more than a series result at stake when they meet in Pretoria this weekend, with both teams in contention for significant movements in the latest World Rugby Women’s Rankings. A victory for the Springbok Women would secure a 2-0 series win over the Women’s Eagles and see South Africa climb to a new highest-ever ranking of ninth, moving above the United States. If South Africa wins by more than 15 points, they will rise even further to seventh, overtaking both Australia and Scotland in the standings. The United States, meanwhile, can reclaim…
A new $1.78 million evacuation centre will be built in Tamavua Village as part of the Coalition Government’s efforts to recognise communities that have contributed land and natural resources towards Fiji’s development. The announcement was made during the groundbreaking ceremony by the Minister for Public Works, Meteorological Services and Transport, Ro Filipe Tuisawau, who said the investment reflects the Government’s commitment to supporting resource-owning communities through projects that improve their quality of life. Funded under the Infrastructure Natural Resource Owners Grant Programme, the $1,779,821 project acknowledges Tamavua Village’s longstanding contribution as the home of the Savura Raw Water Catchment and…
Communities across Nasinu joined forces today for a large-scale clean-up campaign aimed at promoting a cleaner and healthier environment. The initiative saw the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change provide essential cleaning supplies, including sacks, gloves and hand sanitisers, to support volunteers from the Nasinu Women’s Forum. Working alongside officers from the Fiji Police Force’s Community Policing Directorate, Nakasi Police and the Republic of Fiji Military Forces (FTG), participants cleaned public areas stretching from Nakasi to Caubati. Minister for Environment and Climate Change Lynda Tabuya praised the collective effort, saying environmental protection depends on everyone taking responsibility for keeping their…
Rohit Chandel, best known for his performances in Sairaab, Kashibai Bajirao Ballal, and Pandya Store, has been arrested by the Mumbai Police following allegations of stalking, harassment, repeated phone calls, and assault made by a 16-year-old girl. The 29-year-old actor has been booked under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act along with relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). According to a report by The Times of India, officers from the Pant Nagar Police Station arrested Chandel from his residence in Dahisar on Friday, July 10. Following his arrest, he was produced before a special POCSO…
Salman Khan has sold his residential apartment in Mumbai’s Bandra West for Rs.3.50 crore, according to property registration documents accessed by CRE Matrix. The actor had originally purchased the property in 2015 for ₹2.88 crore, making the latest transaction another notable real estate deal involving a Bollywood celebrity.As per the registered documents, the apartment is located in Shiv-Asthan Heights, a residential building in Bandra West, one of Mumbai’s most sought-after neighbourhoods. The sale was officially registered on July 9, 2026. The property has a carpet area of 758 square feet and comes with two dedicated car parking spaces. Based on…
Shaan R Grover became popular last year for playing the antagonist in Yash Raj Films’ Mohit Suri directorial Saiyaara. The movie went onto become a blockbuster while he received acclaim for playing the character of Mahesh Iyer. Following this, there has been keen interest in knowing what he would do next. Last month, there was news about the actor completing the shoot of his next film in various locations in Madhya Pradesh.Now, in an exclusive chat with Bollywood Hungama, Shaan has shared more details about the project. He said, “The film is called Flower Waali. It’s a time travel movie.…