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Flash floods wreak havoc as heavy rain batters Fiji

The weather office warns of further disruptions, including major flooding during high tides, road closures, risks of landslides, and displacement of communities near rivers and streams.

Sashi Kiran appointed Fiji’s new Minister for Women amid Lynda Tabuya alleged video scandal

Sashi Kiran, elected to Fiji's Parliament in December 2022 as a National Federation Party member, served as Assistant Minister for Women, Children, and Poverty Alleviation in the PAP/NFP/SODELPA Coalition Government.

Fiji Muslim League issues eviction notice to 300 families in settlement area to vacate homes

Minister Nalumisa indicated that discussions with the Fiji Muslim League are ongoing, and families will be engaged once a relocation site is identified.

An unusual program enabling Pacific agricultural transformation

ACIAR’s research-for-development agenda fosters partnerships between Australian researchers and those in developing countries.

Former Fiji police chief Rusiate Tudravu returns to lead force again

Tudravu will officially take up his post on 3 February 2025.

World court’s historic climate hearings, potential turning point for global action

The hearings represented the largest proceedings in the ICJ’s history, with 97 countries and 11 international organisations participating.

Fiji drug bust highlights AFP’s global success in seizing 39 tonnes of illicit substances

The top contributors to drug seizures bound for Australia in the past financial year were Myanmar with 20,561kg, Fiji with 4,270kg, Colombia with 4,071kg, and Mexico with 3,957kg.

Australians hospitalised after suspected alcohol poisoning in Fiji

The victims, aged between 18 and 56, were rushed to Sigatoka Hospital with symptoms including nausea, vomiting, and neurological complications.

Fiji’s illegal immigrant numbers double, Bangladeshi and Sri Lankan visa overstayers prominent

The Prime Minister highlighted serious concerns about the lack of detention facilities, revealing that illegal immigrants are currently held alongside convicted criminals due to inadequate infrastructure.

Fijian toddler Vihaana fighting for life in India, family seeks urgent monetary support

Diagnosed in March, Vihaana has undergone two bone marrow transplants, multiple blood transfusions, and is now fighting pneumonia in the paediatric ICU.

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Unauthorised Indian migration agent jailed after Australia study visa fraud involving fake university documents

The accused allegedly assured the complainant that the visa would be arranged within 90 days and collected nearly AUD 34,000 in instalments.

New state-of-the-art cardiac cath lab brings lifesaving care closer for Pacific children

The facility was officially opened by President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu at the Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Hospital in Suva, strengthening the country’s ability to diagnose and treat complex cardiac conditions locally.

“Peace always worth fighting for”: Prime Minister and Opposition Leader pay Anzac Day tributes

“What their legacy proves to us is that even when peace seems elusive, it is always worth fighting for.”
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