Leon Lord spoke with Fijian Drua Captain Meli Derenalagi’s parents prior to them boarding the flight to New Zealand. The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua will play their first ever quarter final game against defending champions in Christchurch, New Zealand. Viewer discretion is advised with the audio challenges at the Nadi International Airport.   Story by: leon.lord@fijisun.com.fj ..read more

Sugarcane farmer Mahendra Prasad has suggested for the iTaukei Land Trust Board (TLTB) to enhance its surveyor services. This was during the Minister for iTaukei Affairs visit to Waiqele Sector, Labasa on Wednesday at to address land related issues. Mr Prasad, 59, pounced on the opportunity to seek clarification on TLTB surveyor services. TLTB general manager estate eervices, Isoa Tuwai, said they were headed in the right direction of improving their surveyor services. Mr Tuwai assured them that TLTB had a surveyor team at the organisation in its initial stages. He asked for patience to prevai ..read more

On Wednesday, Fiji Police Force investigators conducted a search at the Fiji Airways office as part of an ongoing investigation into Waqavuka Holdings. The Chief of Intelligence, Investigations and Prosecutions, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Sakeo Raikaci, said the search was related to investigations on Waqavuka Holdings. The investigation was initiated after a complaint was lodged o n May 15, 2023, alleging fraudulent activities. Acting Commissioner of Police, Juki Fong Chew, affirmed that Criminal Investigation Department (CID) were actively investigating Waqavuka Holdings.   ..read more

The first cadet pass out parade in the history of Suva Grammar took place today at Albert Park on June 9, 2023. It was a memorable and historic occasion for the Nasese-based school. Suva Grammar School pass out parade Baton of honor award winner Maleli Waqaivolavola at Albert Park on June 9, 2023. Photo: Ronald Kumar. Maria Mausio collected the Suva Grammar School pass out parade best overall company award at Albert Park on June 9, 2023. Photo: Ronald Kumar. Suva Grammar School cadets pass out parade baton of honor Maleli Waqaivolavola (front) at Albert Park on June 9, 2023. Photo: Ronald ..read more

Suva Grammar School pass out parade Baton of honor award winner Maleli Waqaivolavola at Albert Park on June 9, 2023. Photo: Ronald Kumar. Maria Mausio collected the Suva Grammar School pass out parade best overall company award at Albert Park on June 9, 2023. Photo: Ronald Kumar. Suva Grammar School cadets pass out parade baton of honor Maleli Waqaivolavola (front) at Albert Park on June 9, 2023. Photo: Ronald Kumar. Suva Grammar School pass out parade best male patoon Commanders Josefa Gavidi and Tevita Vocea at Albert Park on June 9, 2023. Photo: Ronald Kumar. Suva Grammar School ca ..read more

Senior players Christopher Kumar and Vuniuci Tikomaimereke will lead the Nadi football team as they chase for their sixth Digicel Fiji FACT win. They are supported by seasoned campaigners like Ame Votoniu, William Valentine, Vereti Dickson, and Josua Tawake. The Kamal Swamy-coached side will be a force to be reckoned with. Nadi dubbed the Green Machine last won the Fiji FACT tournament at Churchill Park, Lautoka, in 2019. The players have kept a low profile on their preparations under the watchful eyes of team director Ashwan Singh, Swamy and assistant coach Gurdeep Singh. Team managers Alfaz ..read more

Swire Shipping Fijian Drua head coach Mick Byrne may have taken a leaf out of former Chiefs and current Wales coach Warren Gatland’s book when it comes to making shocking selection in the most important matches. Wales were on a path to redeem themselves at the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand. Gatland was given the mammoth task to orchestrate this and he shocked the rugby world when he announced the appointment of Wales Under-20 flanker Sam Warburton to captain the side to the World Cup. Yesterday, it was Byrne’s turn when he selected Fijian Warriors and Fiji U20 captain Motikai Murray at o ..read more

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has recommended an increase in fines as they are not generally deterring poor driver behavior including speeding on our roads. This was reflected in the Fiscal Review Committee report that was released by the Ministry of Finance yesterday. The committee was tasked to examine the overall setting of the government’s fiscal policy and make recommendations on how the Government can rebalance its revenue and spending, find avenues for economic growth and ensure that Government can fiscally sustain itself over the next decade. It was chaired by Suva-based lawyer Ri ..read more

The Chief Executive Officer for the Fiji Roads Authority (FRA) Kamal Prasad has been sent on leave. The Minister of Public Works, Meteorological Services and Transport Filipe Tuisawau ordered an audit and investigation of Fiji Roads Authority. In a statement last night, Mr Tuisawau said as of the board meeting on June 6, 2023, the Board of FRA has decided to send its CEO, on leave pending audit and investigations. This decision was endorsed by Minister Tuisawau. He said this decision had been taken in the best interest of FRA and the public at large to allow the Board to carry out Independent ..read more

In an effort to mitigate the negative impacts of plastics on the environment, the Fiji National University’s Natabua, Lautoka campus has placed a ban on balloons. The implementation of the ban coincided with the World Environment Day celebration where staff planted fruit tree seedlings at the campus. The Fiji National University acting vice-chancellor Professor Unaisi Nabobo Baba was chief guest at the event. “Are plastics the problem or is the education of the human being to be totally human the problem? Plastics don’t carry themselves to the rivers, plastics don’t block fish, it’s the act of ..read more