Amit Sharma was sentenced to 14 months’ imprisonment, to be served under an Intensive Corrections Order, alongside 90 hours of community service and a $1,850 fine.

From August 29, all goods sent to the US will face customs duties, and carriers are now required to collect and remit tariffs before items arrive.

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

The ICAS All-Stars initiative builds on the long-standing tradition of ICAS by recognising the top academic achievers across the state.

Chandini Baljor brings a powerful legacy of Indo-Guyanese heritage, while Praveenar Singh stands out as the first winner of Indian descent to hold the Miss Universe Thailand title—a breakthrough reflecting both persistence and representation.

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.