RWC 2023

Flying Fijians in France: 17/9/23

Akuila Cama Deputy News Manager [email protected]

September 17, 2023 7:18 pm

Fiji Water Flying Fijians before their Captain’s run at Stade Geofrroy-Guichardn in Saint Etienne.

Article continues after advertisement

Homes and farms not immune to child labour

Low cane yields drive up FSC operating costs

Lautoka kidnapping case adjourned to July

Climate change shrinks Mamanuca coral diversity

Body found outside Pacific Harbour Post

Dutt warns farmers against abandoning industry

Police carrying heavy burden in the drug fight

Market vendors feel cost pressure

Civil service exams return

Ministry launches investigation into helicopter incident

FSC CEO urges timely start to crushing season

Drua fight back to secure first Super W win

New Grande charity backs civil rights and mental health in U.S.

Iran peace deal looms while new military action flares near Strait of Hormuz

Major boost for Mokani Rugby

Woman seriously injured in shark attack at Sydney beach

USA power past Paraguay in opener

Thousands gather for Seoul queer festival, counter-rally

Drua women powered by family support

Bari embraces competition in Fiji U20 camp

Canada held to draw by Bosnia and Herzegovina

Haitian woman's death after ICE release ruled homicide by medical examiner

Vietnam busts major online scam network

Trump's allies have another plan to pay 'weaponization' victims

US, Iran near deal to end conflict

Kristen Welker discusses pressing Trump on election fraud claims

Canada held to draw by Bosnia and Herzegovina

Taiwan opposition leader seeks to ease US concerns over China stance

Fuel price timing is critical in crisis

Uncle jailed for raping young nieces

Call for stronger support for people living with albinism

Caretaker calls fuel election spending debate

MSAF renews call for maritime safety

Skipper backs Drua Women to deliver at home

Natave called up as Sokobale ruled out

Four UK pro-Palestinian activists jailed over raid at Israeli firm Elbit

Noma to reopen Copenhagen restaurant with star chef Redzepi

A cracked coffin, a funeral and the hunt for Ebola's patient zero

Funding constraints limit farmer outreach

Stop child labour before it starts

Drug crisis not our doing: Sayed-Khaiyum

Major task for Suva in Fiji FACT opener

Amazing parkrun celebrates millionth event

Brazil backed as World Cup fever hits Fiji

Mother sues OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT encouraged daughter's suicide

Korea Republic edge Czech Republic

Why Toy Story 5 star Tom Hanks doesn't think there needs to be a Best Voice Acting Oscar category

Team Fiji named for 2026 Commonwealth Games

Belfast's minority groups living in fear after 'racist thuggery'

Fiji could face sugar shortage by month end

Drua Women determined to respond against Force

Father of four to be sentenced at the end of the month

Former NDMO director says businesses must prepare now

Osbourne focused on pace and contact for U20s

Stolen futures prompt renewed action

Search continues after Beqa boat tragedy

Public health fines face a major increase

Opposition grows over FSC tramline closure

Three new hotels to boost Fiji tourism sector

ATS crew rescues pilot from sinking helicopter

Merit-based hiring reform pushed

Trump picks top Manhattan federal prosecutor as next intelligence chief

Life on the edge of Musk's Starbase brings fortunes and fractures

Ruling delayed in King Khan drug case

Kava theft crisis hits Taveuni farm

Minister highlights Fiji’s long term plans

Mexico opens World Cup with passion, parties and protests

Daunivavana back home after historic win

OHS Inspector faces manslaughter charge

New training drive targets corruption reporting

Fuel stations in Crimea run dry

Mexico wins World Cup opener

Ten-year-old American fashion designer shuttles between school and runways

Musk's SpaceX prices record $75 billion IPO at $135 a share

Drua women fired up for home opener

Push for minimum education rule for MPs grow

Jasper ready to defend U18 title

Ex-AG links drug rise to unit removal

Cost of living pressure hits household budgets

Power issues delay Labasa medicine warehouse

New lifeline for island transport

Child dies in forklift incident

New fishing licences handed out

Students gain music skills through support

Pilot survives helicopter sea crash 

Call for stable election funding

Narube warns ethnic divide threatens national unity

Sayed-Khaiyum flags hold-up in police pay changes

Labasa aware of pressure from fans

Direct flights trigger tourism drive

Rauluni chasing white jersey dream

US and Iran exchange air strikes for second day

Growing backlash in Japan over Trump's use of anime characters

Bail granted to teacher in student abduction case 

Child among five rescued

PM defends Minister travel

Building costs tick up

Thousands march in Pakistan-administered Kashmir as clashes kill at least 15

Nadi–Gold Coast service takes off

Livestock health funding request tabled

Court sets sentencing date for King Khan

Teacher faces abduction charge

Migrant numbers double

Blast in China's Guangxi kills seven, injures 17

U20s get France-based boost

Sewabu encourages youngsters

Taiwan says its sovereignty cannot be 'violated', as China ends coast guard patrol

FIFA chief Infantino defends visa handling

Neymar still absent from Brazil training

BBC cancels Doctor Who Christmas special as Russell T Davies exits

Olivia Rodrigo Has Already Chosen Her Wedding Song Despite Heartbreak Hits

King Khan pleads guilty

Fiji expands security ties

Coastal flood alert issued

US launches new strikes on Iran after Trump vows to 'hit them hard'

Bill Gates says Epstein wanted personal relationship, but he 'never reciprocated'

Fiji Navy issues urgent no-travel warning at sea 

Cane harvesters demand rate hike

Hotel building push intensifies

FRU stands by decision to let Byrne go

Maritime agriculture boosted

Canada moves to ban social media for under-16s, regulate AI chatbots

'I love the inflation,' Trump says as prices rise amid Iran war

Byrne claims he was removed

Cost-of-living strain sparks clash over fiscal future

Rising costs and price squeeze sales

Ratu Latianara ready for title defense

Defence seeks dismissal of Health Tender case

Museum faces funding cliff

Floating Island plan gets green light

Chaudhary links governance to economic struggles

Tuvalu pushes climate mobility talks

New access road opens

RBF warns $1 billion loan delays weigh on economy

Narube warns of economic free fall and debt crisis

Budget squeezed by wages, Cabinet costs

Public pushes major electoral overhaul

Schmeichel influence still drives Tamanisau

Sienna Miller, Oli Green engaged after four years

Bondi Beach mass shooting accused faces 19 new charges in Sydney

Government pivots economy toward ICT and agriculture

Nakacia to debut as Nakesa shifts to No.8

Prasad flags rising debt and weak reforms

Murder verdict date set

93 players for Pearls trials

New push to protect biodiversity

Greece approves quicker migrant returns, aims to set up return hubs

Matthew Perry's doctor appeals sentence

Pope Leo speaks Catalan during Barcelona visit

Economy faces tough budget reality ahead

Water woes and labour gaps threaten economy

Police reject claims of systemic corruption

NGOCHR calls for suspension of joint RFMF-Police operations

Pacific faces twin threat of crime and climate change

PM Business awards re-introduces iTaukei category

FBC Sports to air Drua women home games live

Brazil's defense questioned after Wesley withdrawal

England not World Cup favorites says coach

Raluve Championship to start this weekend

Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau make red carpet debut

US launches new strikes on Iran after helicopter downed

COP31 launches global electrification, waste targets

Apple's souped-up Siri could enlist more Aussie AI fans

Court jails grandfather for repeated rape

Australia, Turkey launch ambitious electrification goal

Family waits for DNA results

Ministry partners with Empower Pacific on safe shelter for survivors

Ten Ra families benefit from new water project

Pranav loves rugby, says dad

Health Bill to tighten rental standards

VAT cut a policy mistake, says Naidu

Navua sets sights on Fiji FACT title

Justice Ministry pushes digital transformation

Motor insurance segment under pressure

Pacific Harbour resorts join tourism push

Archives reaffirm commitment to preservation

Fiji coaches benefit from Hurricanes workshop

Final reports on land use laws handed over

Fix Labasa ice plant first, vendors urge

Immigration leaders celebrate 30 years of cooperation

DR Congo lose to Chile as Ebola concerns grow

Mexico City suspends classes ahead of World Cup

Fiji Airways backs Fijian circus tour

RBF revises Fiji’s growth forecast to 1.5%

Naidu warns economy needs urgent action

Daunabuna raise concerns over noise rules

Ari Aster reveals he wrote Hereditary prequel

Indonesia parliament amends law to allow police to serve in civilian government

Tactical battle looms as Rewa faces former coach

Constitution reform tops government agenda

Fuel costs squeeze fisheries sector

Witness details procurement concerns in tender

St Michael Liganibai club making an impact beyond Rugby League

Nawaqanitawase makes NSW Blues squad

Fiji’s debt projected to hit $11.4 billion

Pacific faces rising migration pressures

Fish vendors hit by rising costs

Iran says ticket allocation for World Cup withdrawn days before tournament

Trump receives mixed reaction at NBA Finals in New York

IMF predicts slower economic growth