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Anish Chand's reporting primarily focuses on local news within Fiji, with a strong emphasis on government announcements and legal policy regulation. Based on the topics covered and themes highlighted in his articles, he is likely to be interested in pitches related to local government initiatives, legal issues affecting businesses or individuals, as well as developments in industries such as tourism and healthcare within Fiji.
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By: Anish Chand
Opposition Member of Parliament Premila Kumar has called on the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission to immediately review temporary taxi fare increases and the electricity fuel surcharge following a fall in fuel prices. Kumar said consumers were required to absorb higher costs when fuel prices increased and should now receive relief when those costs fall. […]
Cash remains the preferred method of payment for most Fijians despite the growing availability of mobile money, internet banking and other digital financial services, according to the Fiji Financial Services Demand Side Survey 2025. The survey found that 60 per cent of Fijians prefer using cash, while 36 per cent prefer digital payments but do […]
The Fiji Secondary Schools Rugby Interim Committee has confirmed a two-venue programme for the Vodafone Super Deans and Weet-Bix Raluve semi-finals, with selected matches to be staged alongside the international women’s Test between Fiji and South Africa. The programme, supported by the Ministry of Education and the Fiji Rugby Football Union, will see four school […]
By: Anish Chand
People living in or travelling through parts of the Western Division have been advised not to be alarmed by military movements, blank ammunition and simulated battle sounds as the Republic of Fiji Military Forces begins a three-week training exercise today. The RFMF said Bougainville Exercise 2026 will be conducted in the vicinity of Nadi and […]
By: Anish Chand
Fiji’s High Commission in Kuala Lumpur will be reopened as Foreign Affairs and External Trade Minister Sakiasi Ditoka undertakes his first working visit to Malaysia since assuming office. Malaysia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Ditoka is scheduled to officiate at the reopening of the diplomatic mission during his four-day visit from August 9 to 12. […]
By: Anish Chand, Mereseini Dakunivosa
DIVINE Fijians Santa Rosa Netball club is stepping up preparations for this weekend’s USA Netball National State Championship and Premier League Rally in Estero, Florida. The club will field women’s and mixed teams, with the women’s side returning as defending champions. Club president Mereoni Lutuciri said both teams were determined to perform at their best […]
By: Anish Chand
A father and son are in police custody following an alleged assault in Sigatoka that resulted in the death of a 38-year-old man. Fiji Police said the two suspects are being held at the Sigatoka Police Station as investigations into the incident continue. Police said the alleged assault occurred on Sunday, August 9, after the […]
By: Anish Chand
GOVERNMENT plans to raise about $1.48billion through domestic and external borrowing during the 2026-2027 financial year to finance its budget deficit and repay maturing debt. According to the Ministry of Finance’s Annual Borrowing Plan released last week, Government’s gross financing requirement for the financial year stands at $1.4819billion. Of this, $1.0456 billion will finance the […]
A Suva resident and Hindu religious preacher, Sandeep Prakash, says his home was targeted in a robbery last night, leaving his family shocked and shaken. Prakash shared a video on social media showing the extent of the damage and disarray inside the house, allegedly after two robbers broke into the property. In his message, Prakash […]
The High Court judgment on legal challenges to findings of the Commission of Inquiry into the appointment of former FICAC Commissioner Barbara Malimali has been deferred to Friday. Justice Dane Tuiqereqere told the parties this afternoon that the ruling was not ready, noting that the decision would be “particularly long”. The matters have now been […]
