The suspect was arrested on-site and has since been referred for psychiatric evaluation.

“They weren’t just breaking idols; they were breaking something that means so much to us.”

Deputy Prime Minister and National Federation Party (NFP) leader Prof. Biman Prasad called the act “absolutely disgusting,” labelling it in his Facebook post a “sacrilegious” and “shameful” attack on the values of respect and harmony in Fiji.

“This autoethnography is not just a personal story—it’s a call to recognise the complex, intersectional realities that shape Indo-Fijian women’s relationships with sport."

The students were warmly welcomed at Nadi International Airport by relieved family members, friends, and officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Navuso Agriculture Technical Institute.

Australia is increasing its development assistance to Fiji by $40 million, bringing total support to nearly $500 million between 2025 and 2029.

The fiercely contested Vuvale Bowl match became a showcase of Pacific pride, sportsmanship, and enduring friendship between Fiji and Australia.

The tour offered delegates an inside look at the Hub’s high-tech infrastructure — from a simulated home environment to dark scenario rooms and adaptable training areas designed to replicate complex real-world emergencies.

There are at least 15 universities serving the region, including new or enhanced national institutions.

Prime Minsiter Rabuka invited ideas and investment from the community, encouraging them to remain connected and involved in the nation's development.