Elena Vucukula

THE Coalition Government remains committed to delivering infrastructures that are inclusive, climate-resilient, and responsive to the needs of all Fijians, particularly those living in rural and maritime communities. Public Works Minister Ro Filipe Tuisawau made the remarks while commissioning the Nailawa Bridge in Ra last Friday, emphasising that infrastructure is one of the key foundations […]

A man accused of murdering his pregnant de-facto partner last year told the High Court yesterday he did not tell police officers of not regretting his alleged offence. Daniel Francis Prasad, 47, is standing trial at the High Court in Lautoka before Justice Aruna Aluthge on one count of murder. Mr Prasad is alleged to […]

A “gruesome and relentless murder” was how Dr Isireli Biumaitotoya met his death in his home in Nadi last year, the High Court in Lautoka was told yesterday. Delivering his closing submissions yesterday, Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions John Rabuku said the State had proven beyond reasonable doubt that accused Ratu Peceli Rokoralovo intended to […]

THE Cure Kids Fiji 500, supported by Mastercard, successfully raised about $120,000 for the Fiji Oxygen Program. The annual 500 kilometre charity event around Viti Levu brought together 20 cyclists from New Zealand, who took part in a gruelling four day cross-island trek covering Nadi, Rakiraki, Suva and Sigatoka from July 31 to August 3. […]

THE Fiji Police Force has launched a nationwide spiritual renewal program aimed at strengthening officers’ character, restoring family relationships and improving public confidence in policing. Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu said the initiative was based on the belief that meaningful change within the organisation must begin with its own officers before it could be reflected in […]

DRUG accused Vishal Rohit Prasad yesterday pleaded with the Nadi Magistrate’s Court to be granted bail with strict conditions because he is taking care of his son who is enrolled in a special school. Appearing before Magistrate Jeremiah Savou, Mr Prasad is charged with three counts of unlawful possession of illicit drugs and one count […]

RADISSON Blu Resort Fiji on Denarau Island recently gifted 10 double bunk beds to government-owned Ratu Kadavulevu School (RKS) as part of the resort’s ongoing commitment to supporting local communities. Upon receiving information that the school’s Bure Cakau needed new beds, representatives from Radisson Blu Resort Fiji visited the school to identify how they could […]

FIJI is strengthening its planned relocation framework to protect communities living in climate-vulnerable areas. The Fijian Taskforce on the Relocation and Displacement of Communities Vulnerable to the Impacts of Climate Change convened its fourth-quarter meeting in Suva this week to review progress on planned relocation projects, climate mobility initiatives and future priorities. The meeting brought […]

THE Land Transport Authority (LTA) is introducing a mandatory Learner Driver Course (LDC) for all Class 2 Learner Permit applicants from tomorrow (Monday). The new requirement is aimed at strengthening driver education and improving road safety outcomes in Fiji. LTA chief executive officer Irimaia Rokosawa said applicants must successfully complete the free course before they […]

RISING oil prices have already cost people and businesses in Fiji an estimated $F100million ($US45million) since the start of the Iran war and the Strait of Hormuz crisis, according to a new analysis by global grassroots environmental organisation, 350.org. The analysis estimates that the cost could exceed $F220million ($US100million) by the end of the year […]