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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…

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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…

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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…

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