Elena Vucukula

THE Pacific Centre for Aviation Studies in Nadi is set to introduce a range of specialised short courses designed to further strengthen aviation training and professional development within Fiji and the Pacific region. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Civil Aviation Viliame Gavoka revealed this during the launch of the Pacific Centre for Aviation Studies […]

THE Sugar Cane Growers Council (SCGC) election is set to commence in October this year. Sugar Industry Tribunal registrar Timothy Brown made the announcement at the Sugar Industry Stakeholders consultation in Ba. “We have now communicated with the Tribunal and with the Minister for Sugar, Tomasi Tunabuna and permanent secretary, Dr Andrew Tukana,” Mr Brown […]

THE Sugarcane Growers Fund is taking a bold step forward for the future of farmers around the country. Its chairman Marika Luveniyali made this comment while speaking at the launch of the SCGF — Special Social Security Savings Scheme & Insurance (5SI) in Lautoka last Friday. “With the launch of SCGF-Special Social Security Savings Scheme […]

The State will be disclosing new digital evidence in the case against those accused in the seizure of nearly five kilograms of methamphetamine at Nadi Airport last year. Nigerian national Chukwuemeka Ikenna Phabian, and Viliame Nalagi appeared at the High Court in Lautoka yesterday before Justice Aruna Aluthge. They were initially charged with five others […]

Murder accused Peceli Rokoravolo told the High Court in Lautoka he has not received the full disclosure of documents from the prosecution. Mr Rokoravolo, 38, who is charged with the murder of Nadi doctor Dr Isireli Biumaitotoya, appeared in court on Tuesday before Justice Aruna Aluthge. The accused informed Justice Aluthge that the documents he […]

MINISTER for iTaukei Affairs Ifereimi Vasu says it was appropriate for the Ratu Sukuna Day celebrations to focus on children, schools, and youth development. Speaking at Wairuku Primary School in Rakiraki Mr Vasu said Government is proud to have assisted in the completion of the $45,000 Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna Memorial Library. “The completion of […]

THE legacy of one of Fiji’s greatest statesmen came full circle yesterday as the Ratu Josefa Lalabalavu Vanayaliyali Sukuna Memorial Library was officially opened at Wairuku Primary School in Rakiraki – the very school where a young Ratu Sukuna first began his educational journey more than a century ago. Long before he became a national […]

THE Kimaya Group continues to invest significantly into the future of its operations and people. Speaking at the recent Awards Night 2026 in Vuda, Kimaya Fiji managing director Damend Gounder that included the introduction of new vehicles and coaches. “And for the first time in our history, electric vehicle (EV) coaches, a major step forward […]

THE Recycle Organics Program has signed a partnership with the Lautoka City Council on organic waste management. Speaking at the signing on Thursday, consultant Wayne Fuakilau said many countries around the world are facing an urgent need to reduce emissions and find innovative solutions that deliver impact quickly. “Fiji, our country, and many like it, […]

WORLD Turtle Day is not only a celebration of sea turtles but also a celebration of collaboration, responsibility, and action, says Environment Ministry officer Lavenia Raisuqe. Speaking at Castaway Island Resort last month Ms Raisuqe commended the organisations and partners for their collective commitment to environmental stewardship and marine conservation. “This demonstrates the power of […]