38 h. ago Drivers urged to follow road rules as ministry targets accidents

The Ministry of Transport, together with road safety agencies, is stepping up efforts to address road accidents, particularly during the festive season. Assistant Minister for Transport Naisa Tuinaceva says the key causes of accidents have already been identified, with education and enforcement now a priority. He adds that the Land Transport Authority is focusing on […]

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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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1 week ago Kiran urges young leaders to push for gender parity in politics

Women across Fiji have the ability to lead, but continue to face cultural, social and structural barriers in politics. This was highlighted by Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection Sashi Kiran during a workshop with emerging leaders at a Co-Creation Workshop in Nadi. Speaking to participants from the Nominated Women Mock Parliament and Youth […]

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1 week ago Police seek help to identify man assaulted outside Suva nightclub

Police are seeking the public’s help to identify a man who was allegedly assaulted outside a Suva nightclub early this morning. The victim, an iTaukei male believed to be in his early 30s, is currently admitted at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital in critical condition. Police say the man had no form of identification on […]

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2 w. ago Land reform needs free, prior and informed consent says President

President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu has emphasised that any reform to Fiji’s native land laws must protect customary ownership and fully involve indigenous landowners. Addressing legal practitioners in Nadi, he said land remains central to identity, heritage and national development, and must be handled with sensitivity and proper consultation. He urged the Attorney General’s Office to […]

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2 w. ago Australian man Johnson Wen jailed after grabbing Ariana Grande at Wicked

A Singapore court sentenced an Australian man to nine days in jail on Monday after he grabbed film star Ariana Grande at the Asian premiere of Wicked: For Good last week. Grande and other stars were attending the opening night of the film at Universal Studios in the city-state when the man, identified by court […]

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2 w. ago Trademark Bill will stop misuse of iTaukei cultural identity: Vasu

Minister for iTaukei Affairs Ifereimi Vasu says the Trademarks (Amendment) Bill 2025 is a key step toward preventing the misuse and commercialisation of iTaukei cultural expressions. He says the Bill directly addresses long-standing concerns about attempts to trademark the word “Bula”, the unauthorised use of sacred “masi” designs, and people using clan identifiers without any cultural connection. […]

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2 w. ago Susan Powter reflects on struggles, comeback in new documentary

Amid her pop culture comeback after losing control of a reported $300 million earned by her successful wellness company in the ’90s, Stop the Insanity! infomercial icon Susan Powter has opened up about suicidal ideation as she survived while driving for Uber Eats in Las Vegas. In a recent interview on comedian Kathy Griffin’s YouTube […]

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3 w. ago Government to review electricity act as Fiji accelerates renewable energy transition

The Ministry of Public Works has completed an energy sector study to identify regulatory gaps and support a just transition to renewable energy. Minister Ro Filipe Tuisawau says the study found that the Electricity Act lacks definitions for key terms such as renewable energy and indigenous sources, causing uncertainty. Furthermore, the Act does not reference […]

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last month Stinson parade hit and run probe continues, driver still unidentified

After one month and 23 days since a hit-and-run incident along Stinson Parade in Suva that claimed the life of a 30-year-old woman, police are still trying to identify the driver involved. The fatal incident occurred on September 30, where the victim, a military officer, was struck by a vehicle that failed to stop. She […]

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