11 h. ago Ministry considers drug testing for drivers to prevent accidents

The Ministry of Transport says the idea of conducting drug tests for drivers has been under consideration for some time, as the majority of accidents are caused by drunk driving. Assistant Minister Naisa Tuinaceva stresses that the relevant agencies, including the Police and the Land Transport Authority, are working on incorporating this measure into policy, […]

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26 h. ago Fiji Pine clarifies lease and dividend process after online claims

The Fiji Pine Group of Companies has dismissed social media claims that some landowning units in Bua have not received lease rental payments. Executive Chair Ratu Rakuita Vakalalabure responded to a post by Australia-based creator Suliasi Daunitutu, saying all land rentals are fully up to date. Ratu Rakuita also clarified confusion over dividend distribution. While […]

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28 h. ago Sydney residents honour Bondi victims on National Day of Reflection

Mourners and community members on Sunday (December 21) gathered at Bondi Beach, laying flowers and paying respects as Australia marked a National Day of Reflection for victims of a mass shooting during a Hanukkah celebration at the seaside location one week ago. The attack, described by authorities as Australia’s deadliest mass shooting in nearly three […]

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58 h. ago Pacific Islands Forum prioritizes climate resilience and regional unity

Climate change resilience remains a central goal for Pacific Island nations as they face its severe impacts. Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa says these initiatives are key priorities for the 2050 Strategy and the region’s future. He adds that external engagement and advocacy will be guided by the 2026 Leaders’ Policy to ensure […]

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3 d. ago Trump signs order to ease US marijuana regulations, sparking industry hopes

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an order directing the loosening of federal regulations on marijuana, a move that could further reverse decades of tough-on-weed policy. Trump’s order instructs the attorney general to quickly move ahead with reclassifying marijuana. If that happens, the psychoactive plant would be listed alongside common painkillers, ketamine and testosterone […]

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3 d. ago Police Act reform targets trafficking and transnational crime

Acting Police Commissioner, Aporosa Lutunauga says the proposed reforms to the Fiji Police Act 1965 are not about changing existing laws. He says it is about introducing new legislative tools to help the force operate effectively and safely in modern times. The proposed reforms aim to include provisions for DNA evidence, compulsory drug testing, breathalyzer […]

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4 d. ago Funeral for youngest Bondi Beach shooting victim, Matilda, to be held on Thursday

The funeral of 10-year-old Bondi Beach shooting victim Matilda will be held in Sydney on Thursday as her parents criticized the government for failing to respond to a rising tide of antisemitism. Matilda was the youngest of 15 people killed in the Hanukkah festival shooting spree in Sydney on Sunday, allegedly carried out by a […]

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4 d. ago FINTEL plays critical role in Fiji’s connectivity: Naivalurua

FINTEL plays a critical role in safeguarding Fiji’s international connectivity and there is a need to plan ahead as digital demand continues to grow. This was highlighted by Minister for Policing and Communications Ioane Naivalurua during his landmark visit to FINTEL at the Vatuwaqa Communications Centre. This visit also marks the first ministerial engagement with […]

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4 d. ago Bus operators say majority comply with ‘No Card, No Ride’ policy

The Fiji Bus Operators Association says most public transport users have responded positively to the enforcement of the ‘No Card, No Ride’ policy under the Electronic Fare Ticketing (Omnibus) Regulations 2017. This, according to FBOA President Richard Lal after the policy came into effect earlier this week. Lal says daily e-ticket card registrations increased by […]

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4 d. ago Ministry and Police step up night patrols to protect children

The Ministry of Women, Children and Social Protection has raised concerns over the safety of children, particularly those under 16, who are being found unsupervised in public places at night during the festive season. The Ministry warns that leaving children unattended after dark exposes them to serious risks, including abuse, exploitation, robbery and road accidents. […]

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5 d. ago UN commends Fiji Police Act review for strong human rights focus

Delays by ministries in providing legal instructions are costing the State thousands of dollars in court penalties and damaging its credibility before the judiciary. Solicitor-General Ropate Green says his office is often unable to meet strict court timelines because instructions from client ministries arrive late or are incomplete. He says courts operate on fixed deadlines, […]

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7 d. ago ‘Hero’ who disarmed Bondi gunman recovering after surgery, family says

A Sydney fruit shop owner who wrestled a gun from one of the alleged attackers during the mass shooting at Bondi Beach is recovering in hospital after undergoing surgery for bullet wounds to his arm and hand, his family said. Forty-three-year-old Ahmed al Ahmed was identified on social media as the bystander who hid behind […]

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7 d. ago Father and son behind Bondi mass shooting, Australia police say

Two gunmen who attacked a Jewish celebration in Sydney’s Bondi Beach that killed 15 people were a father and son, police said on Monday, as Australia mourned victims of its worst gun violence in almost 30 years. The father, a 50-year-old, was killed at the scene while his 24-year-old son was in critical condition in […]

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7 d. ago Authorities hold person of interest after Brown University shooting leaves two dead

Authorities detained a “person of interest” who was found in a Rhode Island hotel after the Brown University shooting that left two students dead and nine wounded at the Ivy League school as students took exams before winter break, authorities said on Sunday. Providence Police Chief Oscar Perez said at a midday news conference that […]

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7 d. ago Eleven killed after gunmen target Jewish festival in deadliest Australia shooting in decades

New South Wales Police say 11 people have been killed in a shooting targeting the Jewish community, with 29 taken to hospital – including a child It is the deadliest shooting in Australia since the Port Arthur attack in 1996 The attack at Bondi Beach happened while an event was being held to mark the […]

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8 d. ago At least two killed, eight injured in Brown University shooting

Two people were killed and eight were critically wounded at a shooting at Brown University, the prestigious Ivy League school in Rhode Island, the mayor of Providence told reporters. Mayor Brett Smiley said police were still searching for the shooter, who struck at Brown’s Barus & Holley engineering building, where exams were taking place at […]

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8 d. ago England’s 2023 fightback a useful Ashes reminder for Australia’s Green

England’s fightback to draw the last Ashes series 2-2 is a useful reminder to Australia that they cannot afford to take their foot off the gas with a 2-0 lead this time around, Cameron Green said. Australia go into the third test, which starts in Adelaide on Wednesday, looking firmly in control of the five-match […]

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9 d. ago North Korean leader hails troops returning from Russia mission

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attended a welcoming ceremony for an army engineering unit that had returned home after carryin. In a speech carried by KCNA, Kim praised officers and soldiers of the 528th Regiment of Engineers of the Korean People’s Army (KPA) for “heroic” conduct and “mass heroism” in fulfilling orders issued by […]

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9 d. ago Hazlewood not done with test cricket despite Ashes disappointment

Australia quick Josh Hazlewood intends to continue playing international cricket in all formats despite missing the entire Ashes series because of injury. At 34, Hazlewood was one of a half dozen Australia players who were considered to be approaching the twilight, and maybe the end, of their test careers during the Ashes series. Hazlewood’s involvement […]

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1 week ago Police Commissioner urges patience over Viber chat allegations

Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu has responded to allegations linking senior police officers to Viber drug-related chats, urging the public to remain patient as the investigation unfolds. Tudravu called for full support for the Criminal Investigation Department, emphasizing the need to let officers do their work. He says the police have nothing to hide and praised […]

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