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Man who alleged police assault may face false information charge

A man who alleged he was assaulted by police officers in Nausori may now face an additional charge of giving false information, after internal investigations found inconsistencies in his claims.

March 8, 2026 10:51 pm
 

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Fiji could see 500 drug offenders in prison by year-end, Corrections warns

Fiji’s prison system could face a sharp surge in drug offenders, with projections showing the number doubling from 255 in 2024 to around 500 by December if current trends continue, according to the Fiji Corrections Service.

March 8, 2026 5:05 pm
 

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Fallen officer Racagi honored for heroism

Police Constable Peniasi Waqawai Racagi was hailed a hero at his burial ceremony yesterday, having died in the line of duty.

March 8, 2026 5:04 pm
 

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Batiki pushes for reliable water supply

Communities on Batiki Island are urging the government to address the island’s longstanding shortage of reliable drinking water.

March 8, 2026 5:03 pm
 

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Tudravu seeks forgiveness at fallen officer’s funeral

The head of the Fiji Police Force has sought forgiveness from the family and traditional leaders of a fallen officer, acknowledging shortcomings linked to his death.

March 8, 2026 5:03 pm
 

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Inmate gains farming skills through rehabilitation program

Thirty-three-year-old Joji Manasa is among the few inmates cultivating acres of lush and vegetated land at the Naboro Correctional Centre.

March 8, 2026 5:02 pm
 

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FWRM raises concern over commercialization of International Women’s Day

The Fijian Women’s Rights Movement has raised concerns about the increasing commercialization of International Women’s Day, warning that the true purpose of the day is being overshadowed by corporate campaigns and marketing slogans.

March 8, 2026 5:01 pm
 

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Over 4,000 families still waiting for Back-to-School assistance

More than 4,000 applications for the Back-to-School Assistance are still being verified, even as students head into Week Seven of the school term.

March 8, 2026 1:02 pm
 

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Rabuka launches drug-free sports Fiji logo

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka launched the official logo for Drug-Free Sports Fiji, reinforcing the government’s commitment to protecting the integrity of sport and combating drug abuse.

March 8, 2026 1:00 pm
 

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Japan funds $12M program to fight drug threat in pacific youth

A new regional program is targeting the rising drug threat affecting young people in Fiji and Samoa.

March 8, 2026 12:58 pm
 

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FWRM calls for action on women’s rights

The Fijian Women’s Rights Movement is urging people to remember that International Women’s Day is not just about celebration but about action for gender equality and women’s rights.

March 8, 2026 12:55 pm
 

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Impatient driving increases congestion, police caution motorists

The Fiji Police Force is raising the alarm over reckless and impatient driving on the nation’s roads.

March 8, 2026 8:05 am

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