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LAWASIA calling for separation of powers between Fiji’s police and the military
An international law organisation is calling for separation of powers between Fiji’s police and the military. LAWASIA, the Law Association for Asia and the Pacific has expressed concern over the recent...
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Iran’s hidden role in Saudi Arabia’s cheap oil stance
Will Saudi Arabia keep pumping oil at an all-out pace? The next decision point will come out of an OPEC meeting Friday. Even as oil prices have plummeted to roughly $40 a barrel, Saudi Arabia has kept...
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Algae bloom in Cooks lagoon not new – business owner
A Rarotonga hotel operator says an algal bloom in Muri lagoon will likely fix itself as the weather starts to warm up. The Cook Islands government has proposed to dredge the lagoon which has seen rise...
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Breakers deny racial abuse
The Breakers deny their fans racially abused a Perth Wildcats player during an Australian National Basketball League match in Auckland last night. Following the Breakers 99-78 victory the Perth coach,...
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Deadly Chennai, India, flooding leaves residents in fear
Weeks of heavy rain and flooding have knocked out power, suspended public transportation and left people stranded in Chennai, one of India’s largest cities. The Indian army and navy are carrying out...
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Australia wins Dubai Women’s Title
The Australian Women’s Sevens team has won the Dubai leg of HSBC Women’s Sevens Series defeating a spirited Russian outfit 31-12. The Sharni Williams led side took the earl lead through Am turner in...
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Fiji to meet Australia in Quarters
The Vodafone Fiji 7s team were made to work hard in their second pool match in the Dubai 7s tournament. Fiji came from the death to beat Japan 21-17 on Day One of the competition to remain unbeaten in...
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Top two reign supreme, while USA create drama in sizzling Dubai
Defending HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series champions Fiji, South Africa and England won all three of their matches on day one in Dubai as the iconic tournament got the new series underway. Ben Ryan’s...
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All Blacks Sevens top pool despite shock loss
The New Zealand men’s sevens team have been stunned 14-12 by the United States in their final pool game at the Dubai leg of the World Series. It is the first time the New Zealand men’s team have lost...
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Real Madrid thrown out of Spanish Cup for fielding ineligible player
Real Madrid have been expelled from the Copa del Rey for fielding an ineligible player against Cadiz on Wednesday. Denis Cheryshev opened the scoring as Real beat the third-tier side 3-1 in the first...
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Total holds Service Day
Yesterday marked Total Top Service Day. The annual initiative paved way for senior management staff to get a hands on experience. For a few hours, senior staff served as forecourt attendants at the...
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Stakeholders call for proper soil conservation
Proper soil conservation is needed to ensure its sustainability. Yesterday, the Pacific Community and stakeholders celebrated World Soil Day. Themed ‘Soils a solid ground for life’, the low key...
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Task force set up to monitor traders
A task force has been set up to clamp down on traders who are not passing VAT and duty reductions to consumers. According to a statement, the Consumer Council of Fiji will monitor price changes,...
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NZ lifts long bean export ban
The New Zealand Ministry of Primary Industries has lifted the suspension on Fiji’s long bean imports. The ban was in place since October 21st this year. The suspension was due to the insect pest Thrips...
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Ratu Meli Bainimarama laid to rest
Ratu Meli Bainimarama was laid to rest today. The funeral service of Ratu Meli was held at the Wesley City Mission Church at Butt Street. Ratu Meli is one of the longest serving officers with 48 years...
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Nonu off to winning Toulon start
All Black centre Ma’a Nonu enjoyed a winning Top 14 debut for Toulon on Saturday, but it was unheralded scrumhalf Eric Escande who took all the plaudits for guiding the star-studded team to a 53-16...
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American Samoa hoping for weightlifting boost
American Samoa weightlifting officials are hoping to gain valuable insight from next week’s regional training workshop in Apia. More than 20 coaches and officials around the Pacific are taking part in...
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Elections office look at electoral networking
The recent Commonwealth Electoral Network workshop will greatly assist the Fiji Elections Office to rake in more voters. The two day workshop paved the opportunity for election officials to tap into...
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Stakeholders to discuss Nadi River project
A technical working group on the Nadi River Diversion project will be meeting next week to decide on the course of action to be taken on the river. The Joint Coordinating Committee was looking at...
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Housing Authority to invest in tech upgrade
In a bid to assist more customers, the Housing Authority of Fiji is looking to further its ICT capabilities. Housing Authority is able to invest in the upgrade after recording a surplus of $2.5 million...
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