Justice Aluthge stressed that this case was far from “run-of-the-mill,” calling it the largest drug bust in the Pacific.

At the Brisbane championships, Varun Lal registered 200kg in squat, 145kg in bench press, and 240kg in deadlift, cementing his place as one of Australia’s most promising new lifters.

Prof. Prasad thanked Australia for its budget support in recent years and outlined Fiji’s National Development Plan, which prioritises investments in water, sewerage, health, and critical infrastructure.

The Shree Baba Ragho Dass Vishnu Temple on Koroi Road in Sawani was the target of the attack shortly after the temple’s weekly Ramayan recital had concluded.

Looking to the future, he welcomed plans for a similar temple in Suva, alongside a health and spiritual hospital.

The audience included 16 primary school teachers representing Fiji at the WAGGGS Asia-Pacific Regional Conference, alongside Fijians in India for medical treatment and studies.

The event was attended by the Assistant Minister for Health and Medical Services, Penioni Ravunawa, and the Minister for Employment, Productivity and Workplace Relations, Agni Deo Singh.

PM Rabuka praised the outcome of his talks with PM Modi, saying his delegation was “very impressed beyond expectations” with the agreements.

Kamikamica reaffirmed government’s zero-tolerance stance on religiously motivated attacks, assuring that “any assault on faith will not be tolerated” and pledging support for dialogue, peace, and reconciliation.

Fiji Police are investigating a spate of thefts targeting Hindu religious statues in Nadi, with five incidents reported within a single day.