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Republic of Fiji Military Forces Commander Major General Ro Jone Kalouniwai has confirmed that 13 military personnel are currently undergoing the interview process as part of the ongoing investigation into the death of Jone Vakarisi. Speaking to the media, Major General Kalouniwai said the interviews form part of efforts to establish the circumstances surrounding Vakarisi’s death. The Commander also commented on the death of Sakiasi Radravu, confirming that the military officer who was the complainant in the matter was not involved in Radravu’s death. He said, based on the findings, no action will be taken against the complainant as there…

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The Pacific Oceania Under-15 girls’ team delivered a dominant performance at the Australian Teams Championships on the Gold Coast, defeating Tasmania 3-0 to register its first win of the tournament. After a tough opening-day encounter against New Zealand, the regional side bounced back in style with convincing victories in both singles matches before sealing the tie in the doubles. New Caledonia’s Heata-Nui Ista-Toofa set the tone with a straight-sets singles victory, while American Samoa’s Alexandria Amoa displayed resilience to win her match in a deciding match tiebreak. Heata-Nui Ista-Toofa then teamed up with Vanuatu’s Caroline Andrew to complete the clean…

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Former Deputy Prime Minister Manoa Kamikamica has been scheduled to stand trial later this month after appearing in the Suva Magistrates Court today for a pre-trial conference. Kamikamica faces one count of perjury and one count of giving false information to a public servant, following charges laid by the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption. FICAC counsel Josann Pene confirmed that the prosecution had served the proposed pre-trial conference documents on the defence. Defence lawyer Wylie Clarke acknowledged receipt of the proposed bundle but advised the court that the defence would object to a number of the proposed agreed facts. Resident…

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The Pacific Oceania Under-15 boys’ team claimed its first victory at the Australian Teams Championships on the Gold Coast, defeating Tasmania 2-1 in the Development Draw after a difficult opening match against New Zealand. Tahiti’s Tao Hirlemann gave the regional side the perfect start with a dominant 6-2, 6-1 singles victory, putting Pacific Oceania ahead early in the contest. The team then secured the tie with a hard-fought doubles win, overcoming Tasmania 6-2, 3-6, 10-8 in a closely contested match. The Pacific Oceania boys’ team is made up of Tao Hirlemann of Tahiti, Erik Michon of Papua New Guinea and…

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Residents and businesses in Levuka are expected to benefit from a more reliable water supply following the completion of the new Totogo Reservoir, a major infrastructure upgrade designed to strengthen the town’s long-term water security. The $2.39 million project, funded by the Government and delivered by the Water Authority of Fiji, will provide improved water services to around 2,800 residents, businesses, government offices and other essential services. The new facility replaces the ageing reservoir, which had served the community for more than 40 years before reaching the end of its operational life. It also sustained extensive damage during Tropical Cyclone…

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