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Death of alleged drug lord in Fiji military custody under investigation

Reports indicate the man was among a group taken in for questioning by the military in recent days as part of ongoing operations targeting alleged gang-linked drug activity.

Fiji Airways suspends Australian flights as fuel crisis tears through aviation industry

Fiji Airways has confirmed it will temporarily suspend its FJ922 and FJ923 services between Fiji and Brisbane from April 25, citing soaring fuel costs as the primary reason.

Won’t it be better if we thought less of our race and more of our nationality?

The Leader of the National Federation Party (NFP) says a common identity cannot simply be created by legislation, but must be genuinely felt and accepted by all citizens.

India–Fiji cultural ties highlighted at ICCR 77th foundation day in Suva

The event, organised by the High Commission of India in Suva and ICCR, was attended by Fiji’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade Sakiasi Ditoka as chief guest.

Fiji announces fuel crisis relief measures, including subsidies for poor and pay cuts for ministers

A temporary reduction in Fiji National Provident Fund contributions for both employers and employees was under consideration, subject to parliamentary approval.

Former Australian High Court judge Geoffrey Nettle sworn in as new Justice for Fiji’s Supreme Court

Justice Nettle, who served on the High Court of Australia from 2015 to 2020, brings decades of judicial and legal experience to the role.

28-year-old Virgin Australia flight attendant killed in Fiji road tragedy

Colleagues paid tribute, with one cabin manager saying they would no longer be able to “look after you on our flights” and asking Ms Evans to “fly with us” in spirit.

Leaders celebrate Sangam’s service to Fiji, marking 100 years of Indo-Fijian cultural and educational impact

Founded in 1926, Then India Sanmarga Ikya Sangam has grown into one of the country’s largest community organisations, managing a network of schools and early childhood centres.

‘Evil voices’ in head drove accused to vandalise historic Fiji Hindu temple, court hears

The vandalism sparked outrage across Fiji when it occurred last July.

India signals long-term commitment to Fiji with cooperation in coconut, rice, cocoa, dairy and sugar sectors

Both sides reaffirmed their shared goal of enhancing technical cooperation and supporting farmers and rural communities, with targeted efforts across key sectors

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53-foot tractor-trailer driver Baljeet Singh pleads guilty in deadly pileup, was playing phone game and fled to India

The crash killed 42-year-old mother Nancy Lefrançois and her 11-year-old son Loïc Chevalier, who were travelling in a passenger vehicle struck in the collision.

Indian Premier League could be played in Australia, Adelaide Oval explores plan

The proposal is part of a broader idea to strengthen cricket ties between Australia and India.

Perth toddler Sandipan Dhar’s death ‘probably preventable’ after missed blood test, coroner says

21-month-old Sandipan died in March 2024 after being taken to hospital with a persistent fever that had lasted for weeks.
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