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Drama unfolds in Fiji’s National Club Championship as a hopeful campaign hits a 3-0 setback, while another side rides momentum toward a crucial next clash. With the qualifiers behind them and the road ahead narrowing, twists abound as the title chase heats up.

Ra Province takes a big step toward rural renewal as Waimicia unveils a new trio of outlets—a supermarket, a restaurant, and a bakery in a landmark $6 million project. Behind the storefronts, fresh opportunities and stronger community ties are taking shape.

Heavy rains and a looming flash flood risk have Fiji on edge as a trough of low pressure lingers. Authorities urge vigilance for sudden weather changes and to avoid flooded routes in low-lying areas.

Twenty-year-old Asivorosi Rabo signs with Bula FC, marking the 14th addition as the club gears up for the OFC Pro League. From Fiji’s youth ranks to a pro dream taking shape, his journey hints at a season filled with ambition, growth, and big moments ahead.

Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu addresses rising questions about alleged drug-related chats within the force, urging patience as investigators press ahead. He frames the inquiry as a test of transparency and integrity, underscoring the independence of the investigation and the commitment to uncover the truth.

All eyes are on the Suva High Court as a judicial review tied to a hotly debated Commission of Inquiry heads toward a January 23 ruling. Contesting parties argue over the report’s findings and the consequences tied to them, making this a pivotal moment with potential broader legal implications.

Thailand’s prime minister signals a dramatic shift—dissolving parliament and pushing for early elections to “return power to the people” amid rising tensions with the opposition. Border clashes and economic headwinds add to the uncertainty as royal assent could set the timing. The move could reshape Thailand’s political landscape in the weeks ahead.

Fiji’s Prime Minister calls for a nationwide act of solidarity against violence toward women and girls—wearing black on Thursdays as a visible pledge. He stresses that real change must happen every day, not just on a designated day, and ties the effort to ongoing health awareness and honoring peacekeepers. A timely reminder of collective responsibility…

An administrative tweak extends local voting rights to a cluster of villages near municipal boundaries—without changing land ownership or governance. Officials say services will be equalized and residents won’t pay municipal rates, signaling a move toward fair access to government services.

Fiji could face a looming HIV crisis among people who inject drugs, with projections of up to 25,000 infections by 2029 if action stalls. A recent assessment flags risky injecting, limited access to sterile gear, and stigma—and it urges rapid, evidence-based harm reduction, expanded testing, and regional collaboration to curb the rising tide.

In Fiji, a troubling new meth-use pattern involves dissolving the drug in blood for injection. Believed to intensify the high, it also carries grave health risks, including blood-borne infections. The emerging practice highlights urgent concerns about protecting vulnerable communities from dangerous drug-use behaviors.

Fiji moves to close the gap in its specialist medical ranks, with 80% of posts filled but key vacancies persisting. A multi-million-dollar recruitment push, acting arrangements, and visiting medical teams are part of a broader strategy to keep services flowing while backlogs are addressed. International partnerships are on the table to bring in needed expertise.

Six years, countless late nights, and a milestone that blends medicine with pageantry. Dr. Peggy Ravusiro’s MBBS journey—shaped by family support, ties to Papua New Guinea and Kadavu, and a hint of divine timing—embodies grit, grace, and the power of chasing multiple dreams at once. A standout tale of resilience and aspiration.