The flight reductions, effective from June 21 to at least July 15, 2025, coincide with the tail end of the Australian winter holiday travel season and are expected to affect a significant number of passengers.
The parcels, allegedly addressed to various individuals, were found to contain cocaine, methamphetamine, and ketamine, with a combined weight of approximately 8kg.
23-year-old Arshpreet’s family in his home village is devastated by the news of his death and has urged the government to expedite the repatriation of his body to India.
The 21-year-old man was escorted off the aircraft, and a search of his belongings allegedly uncovered bundles of $50 notes hidden inside clothing items in his suitcase
“The United States is an important trade partner for Fiji, accounting for around 10 per cent of total trade and over 30 per cent of remittance inflows”
In the last four years, Australians have reported more than $4.45 billion in losses from cyber-enabled fraud. In 2024 alone, Australians lost $945 million to investment scams.
Former anti-corruption commissioner Barbara Malimali is now seeking close to US$1.4 million (about FJ$3 million) in compensation for lost wages and damages, as well as reinstatement to her former role.
More than 150 years on, her legacy is evident in the strength of women’s cricket across the country, now marked by record crowds and soaring participation.