Store's director Mahesh Kumar, who migrated from Fiji in 1998 and is originally from Gujarat, India, said the attack had shattered the festive spirit.

The FICAC charges against Fiji’s Deputy Prime Minister Manoa Kamikamica include perjury and giving false information to a public servant.

“Diwali now calls us to continue that journey by nurturing the light within us — the light of truth, compassion, and justice.”

Your faith, resilience and cultural wisdom enrich our institution. May your homes be filled with joy, and may your light continue to guide us.”

The IMF reaffirmed its commitment to supporting small island economies through sustainable economic policies and regional engagement.

In Sydney, PM commemorated 190 years since the arrival of Christianity in Fiji and celebrating the nation’s 55th Independence Day.

Sylvia Coombe serves on multiple state, federal, and local boards and advisory committees, including those for the PALM Scheme in Victoria, which strengthens Australia–Pacific Island relations.

McDonald’s Fiji has maintained that its chicken products, including McChicken and Chicken McNuggets, continue to be certified Halal by the Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand (FIANZ).

Rabuka paid tribute to Fiji’s founding fathers and communities, acknowledging contributions from iTaukei, Indo-Fijians, Rotumans, Chinese, Europeans, Pacific Islanders, and all who call Fiji home.

Prof. Prasad accused the former FijiFirst government, in which Seruiratu was a senior member, of concealing ethnic data by classifying all citizens simply as “Fijian” — despite a United Nations recommendation to retain disaggregated statistics.