The Miss Pacific Islands Pageant committee has moved to defy a statement by Acting Prime Minister Filimoni Vosarogo, confirming it will proceed with Ailava Samuels as Fiji’s official representative to the regional pageant.

Residents in Savusavu and surrounding communities are growing increasingly frustrated with the Water Authority of Fiji (WAF) after weeks of ongoing water disruptions, leaving hundreds of households without a reliable supply since last year.

A man with a previous conviction for murder has been charged following an alleged assault in the Daniva area.

Fiji Airways men’s 7s captain Jerry Matana says the national side has turned its focus firmly to improvement as preparations begin for the upcoming Singapore and Perth legs of the World Rugby Sevens Series.

The proposed Education Bill could create serious regulatory gaps in teacher registration if key provisions from the existing Fiji Teachers Registration Authority Act are not carried over.