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Gollings praises defensive effort

Victorious Fiji Men’s 7s coach Ben Gollings has praised the defensive effort of the team at the World Cup. Fiji outclassed New Zealand 29-12 to win our third Melrose Cup title. While speaking after the final

Naveel Krishant 1 min read
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2 bedroom house on Fletcher Road destroyed in fire

A 2 bedroom house in Fletcher road has been destroyed in a fire this morning. An eye witness has told us that the fire started at around 8.30. He says the house belongs to a 77-year-old man who stays with his

Karishma Kumari 1 min read
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5-year-old boy drowns in Savusavu

A 5-year-old boy is alleged to have drowned while bathing in a river near Navakaka Village in Savusavu. Police say the child was bathing with cousins when the alleged incident occurred on Saturday afternoon. A

Rashika Kumar 1 min read
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Student dies in road accident

A 17-year old student has died as a result of injuries sustained in a road accident on Saturday night. The incident occurred along the Queen’s Road near Sabeto. The boy was riding a horse when they were hit

Naveel Krishant 1 min read
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5th place for Fijiana 7s

The Fijiana 7s team has finished in 5th place in the 7s World Cup after beating Canada 53-0 in the 5th place final. The Fijiana scored 9 tries as they eased their way to victory. Reapi Uluinasau scored a hat-t

Naveel Krishant 1 min read
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Substantial amount of marijuana found in Makoi

A joint raid conducted by the Southern Division Task force, K9 and the Fiji Detector Dog Unit in Makoi has resulted in the discovery of substantial amount of dried leaves believed to be marijuana. Police Chief Oper

Naveel Krishant 1 min read
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70 suicide cases from January to August this year

Shocking statistics have been revealed as 70 cases of suicide have been recorded from January to August this year compared to 53 for the same period last year. From the 70 cases, 50 are males and 20 are females

Marika Rasekaseka 1 min read