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Rev. Dr. Jolami Lasawa has been elected President-Elect of the Methodist Church in Fiji following the Church’s 2026 Annual Conference in Suva. He is expected to take over as President in 2027, succeeding the current President, Rev. Dr. Semisi Turagavou. In his first address after the election, Rev. Dr. Lasawa expressed gratitude for the confidence placed in him and acknowledged the responsibility that comes with leading the Church. He said he was humbled by the opportunity and ready to take on the leadership role with God’s guidance. Rev. Dr. Lasawa also said his family was prepared to support him as…

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For many children, a public holiday is an opportunity to relax and have fun — but for the All of Nations Christian Fellowship (ANCF) Rewa Province, it is also an opportunity to keep children connected, engaged and away from harmful influences. Close to 60 Sunday School students from All Nations Christian Fellowship Rewa Province spent the day at My Suva Park, enjoying the public holiday under the supervision of church leaders, parents and guardians. The outing coincided with the celebration of the birthday of Prophet Muhammad and provided an opportunity for the children to come together, strengthen friendships and enjoy…

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Fiji Rugby Union’s Super Week 2026 will bring international coaching and high-performance expertise to Fiji this week, providing a major development opportunity for players, coaches and performance practitioners across the country’s rugby pathway. The programme, running from August 24 to 28 in Nadi and Ba, forms part of Australia’s Rugby World Cup legacy programme under World Rugby’s Impact Beyond initiative, supported by the Australian Government through PacificAus Sports. Fiji Rugby Super Week will deliver a series of interconnected activities aimed at strengthening capabilities at multiple levels of the rugby pathway. These include high-performance sessions, coaching development, performance practitioner education, talent…

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It says something about Western Australia’s changing economy that, for the first time, the biggest development on our major projects map is not a mine, a gas plant or a railway. It is a shipbuilding precinct.

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The Methodist Church in Fiji and Rotuma is looking at a new role for its divisional schools as it responds to growing social problems, including drugs. The Church is proposing that some of its divisional schools be developed into reformative centres focused on helping address drugs and other issues affecting communities. The proposal comes as the Church looks at how it can use its existing institutions to respond more directly to challenges affecting young people and communities. While opening its Annual Conference, the President of the Methodist Church in Fiji and Rotuma, Reverend Dr. Semisi Turagavou, highlighted that the Church…

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