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Two men wanted for questioning over an alleged violent assault and property damage incident in Wailoku have surrendered to police. The pair reported to the Samabula Police Station with their lawyers on the night of Sunday, 24 May 2026. Police allege the two were part of a group involved in an attack at a residence in Wailoku over the weekend. The incident left one man seriously injured and currently receiving treatment at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital. Prior to the surrender, two other suspects had been arrested during a police raid along Waimanu Road, while a third suspect was taken into custody shortly…
Ground has broken at the site of what will become Fortescue’s largest solar farm, and a key pillar of the company’s work to wean itself off fossil fuel by 2030.
An 18-year-old man is expected to appear in the Navua Magistrates Court today in relation to an alleged sacrilege case. Police allege the accused stole electronic equipment from a temple in Calia, Navua earlier this month. The unemployed youth from Calia has been charged with one count of sacrilege. The post Teen Charged Over Temple Theft appeared first on Fiji One News.
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has briefed Fiji’s Police Commissioner on the reasons behind the withdrawal of charges against two men linked to the death of Police Constable Peniasi Racagi. Director of Public Prosecutions Nancy Tikoisuva informed Rusiate Tudravu that delays in the submission of supporting documents by police affected the prosecution process, leading to the discontinuation of the case on Friday, 22 May 2026. Commissioner Tudravu accepted full responsibility for the delay, acknowledging shortcomings in the handling of investigation materials submitted to prosecutors. He said immediate internal measures had been introduced to identify procedural failures, with disciplinary action directed at officers responsible…
Twenty-nine soldiers from the 3FIR Rapid Response Infantry Company Group graduated from Red Belt to Black Belt in Hapkido during a ceremony held on Friday, 22 May 2026. The graduation ceremony was officiated by Battalion Second-in-Command Major Vakaenei, who commended instructors for their commitment to strengthening the soldiers’ discipline, confidence, character and combat skills throughout the training. He also congratulated the graduates for their dedication and reminded them that the achievement represented more than martial arts advancement, highlighting the importance of discipline and sound decision-making in their duties. Major Vakaenei told the soldiers that earning a black belt comes with…
The Electoral Commission of the Republic of Fiji has officially opened the campaign period for the next General Election, effective today, 25 May 2026. Under Section 109A(1) of the Electoral Act 2014, campaigning will close 48 hours before polling day. The law also states that the campaign period cannot begin earlier than 30 days before the completion of three years and six months since Parliament first convened following the last General Election. Fiji is expected to head to the polls between 7 August 2026 and 6 February 2027, while the earliest possible date for the issuance of the Writ of…
The Water Authority of Fiji has confirmed that repair works on the DN 600 trunk main linking the Waila Water Treatment Plant to the Wainibuku Reservoir were completed yesterday. WAF said the repaired section of the pipeline was successfully tested before the system was recharged and water inflow restored to the main Wainibuku Reservoir. Restoration efforts then continued across other connected reservoirs and affected supply systems. The authority also carried out flushing operations as water supply was gradually restored to customers overnight and into this morning. Water carting trucks remained deployed to assist affected communities during the recovery process. WAF…
Residents of Waisali in Savusavu are expected to gain new economic and environmental opportunities following the introduction of the Waisali Community Tourism Development Plan and the Waisali Rainforest Reserve Management Plan. Speaking at the launch, Minister for Public Enterprises, Multi-Ethnic Affairs, Culture, Heritage and Arts, Hon. Charan Jeath Singh, said the initiative reinforces the partnership between the Vanua of Waisali and the National Trust of Fiji, while encouraging community-driven development and long-term protection of natural resources. Covering more than 120 hectares, the Waisali Rainforest Reserve contains significant biodiversity and remains an important watershed area. The newly launched management framework sets…
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