PM dismisses Saukuru as Minister, and asks Board to suspend Vakalalabure
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has dismissed Minister for Youth and Sports, Jese Saukuru from his position effective immediately in light of allegations of abuse of offic
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Consumer Council receives 1,596 complaints related to defective products
The Consumer Council of Fiji has received 1,596 complaints related to defective products from 2023 to January 2026, with a total monthly value of about $1.3 million. Coun
Pherrus not registered with FICA, Mazey says they are carrying out independent forensic investigation
There is confirmation today that the firm, Pherrus Financial Services, which carrying out the independent investigation into Fiji Sports Council CEO, Gilbert Vakalalabure
Sports Council saga - Why items were being removed from office after hours
There were worrying signs last night after Fiji Sports Council CEO, Gilbert Vakalalabure's driver came back to the office to try and take some items after the announcemen
Vakalalabure's driver stopped by security as items loaded into vehicle at Sports Council
There is confirmation lastnight that Fiji Sports Council CEO, Gilbert Vakalalabure's driver came back to the office to try and take some items after the announcement yest
Vakalalabure sent on leave, Sports Council signs on Pherrus as independent investigator
The Fiji Sports Council Board has today signed on independent investigators, Pherrus Financial Services, an accounting firm based in Sydney and Suva, to look into the
Sports Council Board to sign on independent investigator today
The Fiji Sports Council Board will sign on an independent investigator this afternoon to look into the allegations against the Sports Council CEO, Gilbert Vakalalabure.Â
No fee increase for Sports Council facilities, we will discuss first - Mazey
No fees will be increased for Fiji Sports Council facilities without consultation and understanding the situation of the people like the sporting bodies hiring the facili
Helicopter makes emergency landing in Saru Nadroga
A helicopter carrying medical supplies from Nausori to Nadi was forced to make an unplanned landing in the hills of Nadroga at Saru after thick fog prevented the pilot fr
Tamaiti Williams cops 3 week ban for dangerous play
The Super Rugby Pacific Foul Play Review Committee (FPRC) has handed Crusaders prop Tamaiti Williams a three-week suspension after finding him guilty of dangerous play in
Questions raised on how independent investigations can be held with Saukuru and Vakalalabure in office
Questions continue to be raised from within the Ministry of Sports and the Fiji Sports Council about the risk of potential evidence tampering as Minister for Sports, Jese
UniFiji raises Constitutional concerns over village exclusion of drug users
The University of Fiji has warned that giving village or community leaders the authority to exclude or remove drug users from their communities could conflict with the Co
UniFiji opposes mandatory no-bail period for drug offences, urges strengthened bail conditions
The University of Fiji has warned that introducing a mandatory no-bail period for serious drug offences could conflict with constitutional protections and judicial discre
Drua redeem themselves at the Fortress to win 25-20 against Canes
The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua have finally reclaimed their Fortress in Lautoka after winning their first game of the season beating the Hurricanes 25-20 in their round t
UniFiji opposes death penalty for drug offences
The University of Fiji, in its submission on the proposed Counter Narcotics Bill, has stated that the introduction of the death penalty for drug offences would engage and
UniFiji urges tougher action on traffickers in Counter-Narcotics submission
The University of Fiji has called for a modern, proportionate and constitutionally grounded legal framework as part of its formal submissions on the proposed Counter-Narc
Australia Sevens stars return as latest debutant confirmed for Vancouver SVNS
The Australia Sevens teams have welcomed back a host of stars as they confirm their squads for the Vancouver SVNS on March 7-8.The Men have received a triple boost with M
School drug cases slightly increase, tobacco products most common – Naisele
Drug usage by students in school compounds slightly increased from 3,041 cases in 2024 to 3,143 cases in 2025, and it is about 1.5 percent of the total number of students
Drua should maintain discipline around the fringes - Jackson
The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua has to keep the penalty count low, as discipline around the fringes has cost them dearly after numerous advantages against them were conver
RFMF warns Fiji could become a semi-narco-state in 3–5 years without stronger political action
The Republic of Fiji Military Forces is concerned that if there is no political will to have a more aggressive, robust response to the drug problem, Fiji is prone to beco
Ethical leadership and transparency critical in fight against drugs – Serevi
Ethical leadership and transparency at every level of society are critical if Fiji is to combat the growing threat of illicit drugs.Speaking at the National Talanoa Sessi