Calls made for death penalty to tackle Fiji’s drug crisis
“I don’t care if somebody is killed to save hundreds of our younger generation, I support the death penalty. That should be part of the law. Put the military
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Lack of opportunity, not will driving poverty – Reverend Nakeke
Fiji possesses two invaluable resources: its people and its land, despite this, poverty persists, one of the greatest hurdles is not a lack of will, but a lack of opportu
Chiefs fight back for crucial Blues win to earn derby bragging rights
All Black Cortez Ratima has guided the Chiefs to a comeback 19-15 win over the Blues at Eden Park.Last year’s grand finalists struck with four minutes to go as the
Rejuvenated Scotland sweep England aside in stunning Calcutta Cup win
Rampant Scotland bounced back from Six Nations defeat by Italy to blow England away in a bonus-point win in a pulsating Calcutta Cup at a riotous Murrayfield.Orchestrated
Ireland survive Italy scare to claim first win
Ireland survived a major scare from Italy to claim their first win in this year's Six Nations and deny the Azzurri a first championship victory in Dublin.Hurting from las
Flooding concerns in Naqiliso, people demand urgent action
Residents of Naqiliso in Davuilevu are raising concerns regarding flooding in their area after being told they may have to pay for drainage works they claim is not their
Brumbies on fire in Super Rugby scorcher in the west
The ACT Brumbies have turned up the heat to gas the Western Force 56-24 in a sapping season-opening Super Rugby Pacific clash in Perth.Temperatures exceeding 35 degrees f
93 restaurants receive violation notices
The Consumer Council of Fiji is calling for the urgent introduction of heavy spot fines and a “name and shame†policy for restaurants that fail to maintain cl
Injury blow and coaching questions hang over Highlanders ahead of Crusaders clash
The Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific returns with a southern derby between the Highlanders and the Crusaders, two teams coming in with very contrasting situations right no
Why minor offenders are remanded but people caught multiple times with drugs remain on bail - Chand
Why minor offenders are remanded but people caught multiple times with drugs remain on bail.These are the words of Chief Executive Officer at MSG Logistics, Amit Ch
Western Force say they can win Super Rugby Pacific title this year
The bookies have already written them off, but the Western Force are not only daring to dream of finally snaring a finals berth - they are boldly declaring they can go al
Reinstate corporal punishment and old village by laws to deal with drugs - Naloto villager
If the government is unwilling to reinstate corporal punishment and village by-laws, it should instead consider extending Naboro Prison and establishing more rehabilitati
No corporal punishment? expand prisons and rehab centers
If the government is unwilling to reinstate corporal punishment and village by-laws, it would be better for them to expand the Naboro Prison and establish more rehabilita
Sale of adulterated kava a serious concern, Kava Bill needs to have fines and blacklisting
People continue to raise concerns over the sale of adulterated kava where kava is mixed with other substances, and the Consumer Council of Fiji says with consultations
Consumer Council rejects increase in electricity tariff proposal
The Consumer Council of Fiji has rejected the increase in the electricity tariffs in its current form as the scale of the percentage increases, their inequitable distribu
Nasinu residents raise alarm over children sniffing glue and open sale of drugs
Residents in Nasinu are raising alarm over the growing issue of children openly sniffing glue and drugs being openly sold in their neighbourhoods.Speaking during the Coun
Veteran lawyer says major gap in drug laws, ingredients used to manufacture ice are not illegal
A senior Fiji lawyer with nearly three decades of experience in drug cases has highlighted that he knows of at least five or six methamphetamine houses over the yea
Parker and Carter extend commitment to New Zealand Rugby
Double delight for the Gallagher Chiefs as All Blacks Leroy Carter and Simon Parker have extended their commitment to New Zealand Rugby and the club through to the end of
UniFiji backs National Referendum Bill but flags two unconstitutional clauses
The University of Fiji has stated that the National Referendum Bill is firmly based on Section 160 (3–6) of Fiji’s 2013 Constitution, with most clauses supp
PM yet to meet Saukuru, whistleblower asks how Rokoika & Vakalalabure Lawyers were allowed to have office
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka has not confirmed when he will meet Minister for Sports, Jese Saukuru regarding the business class travel by Saukuru's wife under the Fiji
Nawaikula urges community led and village-based drug prevention frameworks
A stronger, community-driven approach to protecting villages and schools from drugs rooted in prevention and early intervention is being pushed during the Counter Narcoti