The Ministry of Women, Children and Social Protection is urging parents and guardians to be more vigilant following the tragic death of a 12-year-old boy whose body was found in Wailoku after he was reported missing. While police investigations continue, the Ministry says the incident is a reminder that protecting children is a shared responsibility. It is calling on parents to know their children’s whereabouts, maintain open communication and ensure children are properly supervised. The Ministry also urged communities to remain alert and report concerns to authorities, stressing that safeguarding children requires the collective efforts of families, caregivers and the…
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Four suspended police officers have been remanded in custody after the Suva Magistrates Court this afternoon denied their bail application in connection with an alleged assault that reportedly took place in August 2024. Sevanaia Sedra, Ponipate Domolailai, Kurt Yee and Jonathan Whippy appeared before Senior Magistrate Sufia Hamza. The officers are jointly charged with one count of acts intended to cause grievous harm, while Sedra faces an additional charge of theft. It is alleged that the officers questioned Joeli Ledua for allegedly causing trouble at a barbecue stall on the morning of 25 August 2024, after which the alleged assault…
Aged care and disability support provider Brightwater Care Group has received a Lotterywest grant of almost $1 million for two WA-first projects to improve the lives of those experiencing dementia.
The battle for the 2026 Extra Fiji Secondary Schools Football Championship Open Girls title is set to intensify after the official pool draw was confirmed. Twenty qualifying teams have been placed into five pools ahead of the national championship, which will be held at Subrail Park in Labasa from August 19 to 22. Pool A features Central College, Rampur College, Waiqele College and All Saints Secondary School. Pool B includes Tavua College, MGM High School, Korovuto College and Dreketi Central College. In Pool C, Bucalevu Secondary School, Labasa College, Suva Muslim College and Nakasi High School will battle for a…
Hundreds of Fijians living with amputations are expected to regain their mobility later this year through a free artificial limb programme supported by the Government of India. The Indian High Commission has confirmed that the Jaipur Foot Camp will begin in October, providing artificial limbs to around 650 people in Suva, Nadi and Labasa. The initiative is aimed at helping people return to their daily lives by restoring their independence and mobility. “We are now going to hold a camp for providing artificial limbs to around 650 people in Fiji who have suffered amputations”. Every day 15 people or 20…
Mark Pownall is joined by Gary Adshead, Isabel Vieira, Jack McGinn and Tom Zaunmayr to talk about the big events of the week in WA business and politics, including the byelection campaign, the under-treasurer’s move, Glencore, Amanda Lacaze, investment banking, Mid West business and Diggers & Dealers.
The Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji (MSAF) has strengthened its ability to respond to marine emergencies after receiving a boat and oil spill response equipment worth $1.6 million from the Government of Japan. The donation is expected to significantly improve Fiji’s capacity to prevent, contain and respond to oil spill incidents, while enhancing the protection of the country’s marine environment and coastal ecosystems. The new equipment includes specialised oil spill response gear, support accessories and a response vessel to assist MSAF in carrying out its maritime safety and environmental protection responsibilities. Speaking during the handover ceremony, Assistant Minister for Meteorological…
The race for the 2026 Extra Fiji Secondary Schools Football Under-17 title is set to intensify after the official pool draw was conducted at the Fiji FA Academy in Ba. Eight qualified teams have been split into two pools ahead of the national championship, which will be held at Subrail Park in Labasa from August 19 to 22. Pool A features Labasa Sangam College, Nadroga Arya College, DAV College and Ba Sangam College, setting up several exciting matchups in the opening stage of the tournament. Pool B includes Vunimono High School, Penang Sangam College, Central College Lautoka and Labasa Muslim…
Preparations for Fiji’s next General Election have received a major boost, with the Fijian Elections Office now equipped with four new four-wheel-drive vehicles donated by the Government of India. The vehicles will help election officials reach more communities across the country, particularly in remote and rural areas where road access remains a challenge. The additional transport is also expected to improve voter awareness campaigns and the delivery of election materials as preparations gather pace. “Well, you will have heard from His Excellency’s speech that there has been ongoing support from the government of India”. “One of the needs was for…
The pool draw for the 2026 Extra Fiji Secondary Schools Football Championship has set the stage for an exciting Under-15 national finals series in Labasa later this month. The draw was conducted yesterday at the Fiji FA Academy in Ba, with the eight qualified schools divided into two pools ahead of the tournament, which will be played at Subrail Park from August 19 to 22. Pool A features A.D. Patel College, Nadi Sangam College, All Saints Secondary School and Vunimono High School. Meanwhile, Pool B includes Rishikul Sanatan College, host representatives Labasa College, Central College Lautoka and Tavua College. The…