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Illegal narcotics and meth use among youths a concern in Fiji

From 2017 to 2021, the Fiji Police Force revealed that 292 arrests were made during that period with $5.6 million worth of methamphetamine seized as a result.

Ocean science expedition a first for Fiji

It is understood the researchers would assess coral health, fish populations, invertebrate populations, and water quality.

India’s Vistara beats Qantas to find a place in the world’s best airlines

The focus of the survey is for customers to make their own, personal choices as to which airline they consider to be the best, underlining the brand as the Passenger's Choice Awards.

The man who brought down Indo-Fijian PM Mahendra Pal Chaudhary’s government applies for Presidential pardon

George Speight has been serving time for over 20 years and wishes to be released from prison.

Reflecting on the life of Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna: Celebrating visionary leadership for Fiji

Prof. Biman Prasad reflects on the life of Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna as the country commemorated the achievements of Fiji’s renowned visionary statesman over the weekend.

India and Fiji to establish new center for climate change, coastal and ocean management

The new climate change, coastal and ocean management center to be established by the Government of India and USP is expected to serve as a hub for research and development for Pacific Island countries.

Can a truth and reconciliation commission help solve race debates in Fiji?

The Fijian community including the Fijian Diaspora must ensure that racial grievance, of any form and by any community, is allowed to be communicated, debated, and addressed within a multiracial governance framework.

Pacific media under increased pressure from national politics and superpower contest

While Fiji has repealed its media act, its imprint, though, can still be felt in the region.

Fiji’s PM Rabuka apologizes for 1987 coup, seeks forgiveness from Indian-Fijians

He admits that they have wronged Indian-Fijian community and their sons and daughters, forcing some to leave our shores for a better living.

Commemorate and treasure Indian Girmitiyas’ values and traits

Girmitiyas’ blood and sweat went into the harsh plantation system, substantially contributing to Fiji’s economy during the British colonial phase, 1874-1970.

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53-foot tractor-trailer driver Baljeet Singh pleads guilty in deadly pileup, was playing phone game and fled to India

The crash killed 42-year-old mother Nancy Lefrançois and her 11-year-old son Loïc Chevalier, who were travelling in a passenger vehicle struck in the collision.

Indian Premier League could be played in Australia, Adelaide Oval explores plan

The proposal is part of a broader idea to strengthen cricket ties between Australia and India.

Perth toddler Sandipan Dhar’s death ‘probably preventable’ after missed blood test, coroner says

21-month-old Sandipan died in March 2024 after being taken to hospital with a persistent fever that had lasted for weeks.
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