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19-year-old pleads guilty to damaging Lord Hanuman statue, offers $150 compensation in Fiji’s court

Police allege Masiwini unlawfully entered a prayer house, removed the statue, and later left it damaged in the complainant’s compound.

Fiji to recruit Indian workers to fill skills gap in construction, healthcare and IT

“This partnership will help fill workforce gaps, boost skills, and support Fiji’s growth.”

‘Securing and Sustaining Our Pacific’: Fiji’s Deputy PM to headline University of Melbourne’s first Oceania Oration

Prof. Prasad, a prominent figure in Fijian politics and academia, will address the changing geopolitics influencing Fiji’s development and the implications for education, health, food security, aid, and governance.

Fiji celebrates India’s 79th Independence Day, mark 55 years of friendship

PM Rabuka acknowledged the contributions of the Indian diaspora in Fiji since the 19th century, recognising their enduring impact on the nation’s society, culture, and economy.

Fiji’s coalition government pushes digital reforms to boost financial transparency

"We had an old payroll system, a 40-year-old, that we were able to replace in the last one and a half years."

Fiji DPM Prasad hits back at former PM Chaudhry over Aspen hospital-Australia links

In a detailed statement, Prof. Prasad said Chaudhry’s claims about Aspen Medical, the hospital budget, and medicine supplies were “factually incorrect.”

70-year-old sacred Hanuman statue stolen from Fiji Hindu temple

The theft follows a string of sacrilegious attacks on Hindu temples in Fiji.

Senator Penny Wong leads Australia’s push for stronger Pacific ties at Suva summit

Speaking from Suva during the Pacific Island Forum Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, Wong described the Pacific as standing "at a pivotal juncture."

Fiji releases first-ever citizens’ budget in three languages, including Hindi

He stressed that the trilingual release is not just a translation project but a symbolic act of respect for Fiji’s cultural diversity.

Fijian student breaks Indian-held Guinness World Record for logo recognition

Maharaj had to correctly recognise and name logos from a broad spectrum of global companies, all within a strict 30-second time limit.

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Museum of Chinese in Australia opens in Sydney to celebrate more than 180 years of history and heritage

“This museum will celebrate a vital thread through the history of our modern nation. I can’t think of a better site than Haymarket – a place synonymous with the Chinese-Australian story – or a more fitting time of year to open it.”

Trump hikes global tariffs to 15% as the fallout from Supreme Court loss continues

Trump had imposed sweeping “reciprocal tariffs” last year under an emergency powers act, but the court ruled this law did not authorise him to do so.

South Africa hammer India by 76 runs, end unbeaten run in T20 World Cup

Bumrah was India’s standout bowler with 3/15, becoming India’s highest wicket-taker in T20 World Cup history
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