Maintenance work on government staff housing is continuing across Fiji, with the latest upgrades aimed at keeping public service accommodation safe, functional and fit for purpose. The Public Works Department’s West Joinery Unit, under the Ministry of Public Works, Meteorological Services and Transport, has completed a range of joinery items for the Dravuni Group 5E (CAPEX) Quarters Maintenance Project. The completed items include sink benches, ironing boards, tables and stools, which are now ready to be delivered and installed at the government housing site. According to the Ministry, the maintenance project forms part of ongoing efforts to improve government infrastructure…
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Reaching children in Fiji’s most remote and maritime communities with life-saving vaccines is expected to become easier through a new Solar Vaccine Carrier Pilot Programme introduced by the Ministry of Health and Medical Services. The initiative, launched yesterday, will see 65 solar-powered vaccine carriers distributed to health facilities around the country to support vaccine delivery in hard-to-reach areas. Designed to keep vaccines at the recommended temperature of between 2°C and 8°C for up to 12 hours, the carriers help preserve vaccine quality during transport, ensuring they remain safe and effective upon arrival. Unlike conventional carriers that rely heavily on ice…
Wall Street indices have closed lower as the latest earnings updates from large technology companies revived concerns about heavy AI spending while soaring oil prices amped up inflation worries, lifting bond yields.
The Suva High Court has refused an application by former Vodafone Fiji Limited employee Rajneal Rakesh Kumar to permanently halt the criminal case against him, allowing the proceedings to continue. In a judgment delivered on 23 July 2026, Justice Dane Tuiqereqere also ordered Kumar to pay the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC) $750 in legal costs within one month. Kumar is facing two counts of bribery and one count of obtaining a financial advantage. FICAC alleges that between 1 July and 15 December 2018, he sought a $7,000 benefit and later accepted $4,000 in separate incidents in Suva and…
Citizen journalist Charlie Charters is a free man after the Suva High Court granted a permanent stay of proceedings in his case. Judge, Justice Pita Bulamainaivalu delivers his ruling this morning. Speaking to the media outside the courthouse, Charters’ lawyers, Juleen Fatiaki and Seforan Fatiaki, confirmed that he had been informed of the decision and was pleased with the outcome. Charters had been charged by the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC) with two counts of aiding and abetting an unknown person. The charges alleged that between 2 November and 14 December 2025, Charters intentionally aided and abetted a FICAC…
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has defended the millions of dollars spent on the Commission of Inquiry in the appointment of Barbara Malimali as FICAC Commissioner. Responding to questions from the media, Rabuka said the cost of ensuring accountability and upholding the law should not be seen as wasted. Questions have continued to be raised over the public funds spent on the inquiry, particularly after the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions found there was insufficient evidence to pursue charges against individuals named in the report. Responding to the concerns, Rabuka said government expenditure on the inquiry would be accounted…
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Salman Khan has shared a message addressing the students involved in the ongoing NEET protests while also urging education reform activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his fast. Taking to Instagram, the actor expressed confidence that action would be taken against those responsible for the NEET paper leak and appealed to students to return home to their families.In his post, Salman wrote, “The students are at top priority, educationally n security-wise, so they need not worry and have their parents worried for them. The Honorable Prime Minister has tweeted, and I am sure that he will take strict action against all…
Amaal Mallik has indirectly launched a scathing attack on music composer Tanishk Bagchi through a long explosive post on X (formerly Twitter), making several serious allegations without directly naming him. Referring to him as ‘Mr Remix & Destroyer of Originals’, Amaal accused the composer of taking credit for songs, copying original music, running paid PR campaigns and attempting to tarnish his reputation. The public outburst comes days after Tanishk Bagchi alleged that he had not received Rs. 8 lakhs in royalty payments for the title track of Saiyaara. Amaal used the controversy to question why Tanishk was targeting Yash Raj…
It is common for films to receive their censor certificates just a week or 10 days before release. However, the makers of Batwara 1947 managed to secure the certification well in advance. In this article, Bollywood Hungama will focus on the censor details of this highly anticipated film.As per the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) website, Batwara 1947 has been passed with an adults-only rating. The certificate was handed over to the makers of the film today, July 23. Further, the website states that the film is 145.34 minutes long. In other words, Batwara 1947 has a run time…