The Fiji Police Force and Republic of Fiji Military Forces joint taskforce has uprooted more than 47,000 marijuana plants and arrested dozens of people as part of intensified operations targeting illicit drugs and transnational organised crime. Speaking in Parliament this morning, Minister for Policing and Communications Ioane Naivalurua said a total of 47,042 marijuana plants were seized from 93 farms in the Northern Division, resulting in the arrest of 22 people. The Minister said a further 68 people were arrested at roadblocks and during searches in the Central and Eastern Divisions for possession of methamphetamine, other illicit drugs and proceeds…
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Fiji has emerged as a potential host for the open swimming competition at the 2027 Pacific Games should organisers face challenges in providing a suitable venue. Assistant Minister for Youth and Sports, Aliki Bia confirms that Fiji has put forward an offer to host the event, with the final decision resting with the Pacific Games organisers. He says Fiji stands ready to stage the swimming competition if called upon, highlighting the country’s commitment to supporting the successful delivery of the Games. “We have already discussed the issue of a swimming venue for the Pacific Games with Fiji Sports Commission Board…
The Fiji Football Association has confirmed that Labasa will host the 2026 BiC Fiji FACT following the signing of an agreement with the Labasa Town Council at Subrail Park. The tournament is set to run group-stage fixtures from June 19 to 21, with the semifinals and final to be played the following weekend. The official pool draw will take place this Saturday at the Fiji FA headquarters in Vatuwaqa. Labasa continues to strengthen its reputation as a key football hub in Fiji, having recently staged the 2024 Fiji FACT and the 2025 Battle of the Giants, which marked the return…
The state government is set to deliver 174 social and affordable dwellings in the city.
Fiji national men’s football team head coach Stéphane Auvray has named a provisional 21-member squad for two international friendlies against Vanuatu during the June FIFA Window in Port Vila. The matches will provide Auvray with an opportunity to assess players as he continues building the national side for future campaigns leading up to 2029. Auvray said the main focus of the camp would be evaluating players he has not previously coached since taking charge of the team. He acknowledged that while he was familiar with several players through Bula FC, the upcoming camp would allow him to work closely with…
The Kimberley Agriculture and Pastoral Company runs 750,000ha of stations and last year diversified into its own beef brand
Yawuru professor Peter Yu has urged native title groups to buy stakes in infrastructure, while warning of the risk far-right politics posed to Indigenous advancement.
Annual headline inflation fell to 4.2 per cent in April thanks to a cut in the fuel excise, but the underlying impulse is still gathering steam.
After a successful campaigm at the Oceania Championships earlier this month in Darwin, Australia, the Assistant Minister for Youth and Sports Aliki Bia has commended Team Fiji’s young athletics squad for exceeding expectations Bia says many of the athletes were making their first appearance at a regional championship after being selected straight out of the Coca-Cola Games, making their medal-winning performances even more impressive. “For me, looking at the achievements made by the young team that went to the Oceania Championship straight out of the Coca-Cola Games, they selected a pretty young squad and I would like to thank FASANOC,…
The Frank Hilton Organization has officially launched the 10th Amazing Wheelbarrow Race, celebrating a decade of community and corporate support for children with disabilities across Fiji. Speaking at the launch in Suva, Chief Executive Officer Sureni Perera described the event’s growth from a simple idea into a nationwide movement bringing together businesses, volunteers, diplomats, and the wider community in support of vulnerable children and families. Eighteen corporate teams have already confirmed participation in this year’s event, reflecting strong backing from Fiji’s business sector ahead of the race. The Amazing Wheelbarrow Race remains a key fundraiser for the organization, which provided services to around 700…