Construction of a $23 million day hospital is one step closer to fruition after a development assessment panel greenlit the Mount Hawthorn project.
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ANALYSIS: There was always a good chance that political campaigning for Secret Harbour’s by-election would turn ugly.
Shares in Ryan Stokes-chaired Beach Energy dipped slightly on Thursday, following release of the company’s FY26 results and FY27 guidance targets.
Fiji Rugby has reaffirmed its commitment to women’s rugby, urging fans to rally behind the Vodafone Fijiana XV when they take on South Africa in a historic World Rugby-sanctioned Test Match at HFC Bank Stadium this Saturday. The governing body issued a statement following public discussion around the scheduling of the international fixture alongside the Vodafone Deans and Weet-Bix Raluve National Quarterfinals. Fiji Rugby says the decision was intentional, designed to showcase the entire rugby pathway from school-level talent to international representatives. Officials believe the occasion presents a unique opportunity for thousands of young players attending the Deans competition to…
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A new legacy programme linked to the 2027 and 2029 Rugby World Cups has been launched with AUD$30 million in Australian Government funding to deliver long-term benefits for rugby across Australia and the Pacific. Known as “Impact Beyond”, the initiative will support sustainable growth before, during and after the Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 and Women’s Rugby World Cup 2029, with the tournaments serving as a platform to strengthen the sport across the region rather than as standalone events. The Australian Government’s investment forms part of a broader AUD$90 million package supporting both Rugby World Cups. Half of the legacy…
The Supreme Court today heard cross-appeals involving Fiji-Canadian national Joshua Rahman over the 2018 seizure of 40 kilograms of cocaine with an estimated street value of $31 million. Rahman is appealing the Court of Appeal’s decision ordering a retrial after quashing his conviction, while the State is seeking to reinstate the conviction. Appearing before Chief Justice Salesi Temo, Justice Anthony Gates and Justice William Young, Acting Director of Public Prosecutions Nancy Tikoisuva argued that any errors identified by the Court of Appeal did not result in a substantial miscarriage of justice and said the conviction should have been upheld. Defence…
Iris Residential boss Simon Trevisan has lost his bid to overturn a settlement agreement in a dispute with lenders over his alleged $40 million debt.
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has found there is insufficient evidence to charge 11 police officers over allegations arising from Facebook posts containing screenshots of Viber messages. The complaint alleged the officers received corrupt benefits or bribes and discussed illicit drug activities. Following a review of 11 police investigation files referred by the Fiji Police Force, the Acting Director of Public Prosecutions determined there was not enough evidence to institute criminal charges. The investigation files have been returned to police with recommendations for further inquiries and additional matters to consider. The ODPP says it will reassess the…
Co-captain Matila Vocea has praised the Crest Fiji Blacks after they secured their third straight win at the Vodafone Arena yesterday. Vocea credited the victory to the team’s unity, saying the players backed each other from the first whistle to the last, and she was proud of the effort they produced to come away with another impressive result. The Crest Fiji Blacks beat the Auckland Fijians scoring 58-43. “The girls played amazing. They had each other’s backs from the first whistle until the last whistle. I’m really proud of them and I thank them for pulling off a great win.…