The emergence of gas-fired generation and a step-change for renewable projects are major developments in the state’s energy transition.
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Patience in attack, trusting their game plan and maintaining consistency will be key areas for Lautoka Rugby as they look to turn their 2026 Skipper Cup campaign around. After four rounds, Lautoka have managed just one win from four matches, with Head Coach Kiniviliame Bavadra admitting consistency at training remains one of their biggest challenges. However, their victory over Rewa last weekend has given the side renewed confidence as they prepare to face Kadavu this weekend. “The biggest challenge is trying to put together through consistency in training especially in keeping up with the culture and standard of the game…
Fiji Rugby is using the Nasoko competition to also strengthen its women’s rugby pathway by identifying promising schoolgirl players from across the four zones. Women’s Academy Coach Tavaita Rokowati says 30 players will be selected for scholarships, with another 30 placed in a development programme as part of the next stage of their rugby journey. “This is part of our pathway programme which Ministry of Education and Fiji Rugby Union under the programme of women’s high performance as we build our pathway through to the national team.” The selected players will be monitored through the high-performance system as Fiji looks…
Medical Services Pacific will expand its Na Bula E Dua programme to more schools next year, following the completion of its pilot initiative in six schools. MSP Country Director Dr Kesaia Robinson says the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has confirmed support for the programme’s expansion, which will target schools in the Central and Western divisions where the need is greatest. The pilot programme, which began last year, focused on understanding students’ knowledge and identifying gaps in their awareness of HIV and substance abuse. Robinson says the project has highlighted significant gaps in education and the need for…
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The Republic of Fiji Military Forces and Fiji Police Force have conducted a joint test of maritime operation as part of Exercise Bougainville 2026 in the Western Division. The exercise transitioned into Phase 5, Deployable Condition 3 (DEPCON 3): Maritime Insurgency, in the early hours of Tuesday, August 25, at Vuda Marina and surrounding waters, including the area around Serenity Island. The training scenario involved a group transporting illicit drugs and weapons to Serenity Island. In response, personnel from the RFMF Naval Division and Fiji Police Force conducted maritime operations and island-clearing activities to identify and contain the simulated threat.…
The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua have signed explosive Nadroga centre Kavekini Boselawa as a Senior Development Player after impressing new Head Coach Brad Mooar and Club officials in Round 1 of this year’s Skipper Cup competition. Boselawa’s signing is yet another example of the Drua creating clear pathways for talented local players to progress into Super Rugby Pacific, and a nod to the strength and competitiveness of Fiji’s domestic competitions. A latecomer to the fifteen-a-side code, Boselawa initially excelled in soccer throughout his primary and secondary schooling at Nadrala Sangam School and Sigatoka Methodist College. It wasn’t until his tertiary…
Industrial emissions are likely not impacting rock art on the Burrup Peninsula, according to fresh data from a four-year survey.
GDI Property Group has developed a new plan for its Mill Green precinct in the CBD, years after flagging a $1 billion vision for the complex.
Increased production and sales have played a key role in Paladin Energy reducing its net loss for FY26.