Fiji’s “Wonder Boy” Roy Krishna says playing their FIFA World Cup Oceania Qualifier match against the Solomon Islands at home is a huge advantage for them.

The Fijiana 15s are in for another bruising encounter this weekend in the WXV3 tournament in Dubai.

Acting Director of Public Prosecutions Nancy Tikoisuva and the counsels representing former Supervisor of Elections Mohammed Saneem had discussions in court today on the provisions in the law for the transfer of the matter against the latter to the High Court.

The Reserve Bank of Fiji’s annual profit transfer to the government plays a vital role in funding key national programs and infrastructure projects.

Former Minister for Forestry and Fisheries Kalaveti Ravu has asked the court to be allowed to travel overseas later this month.

The state counsel in the case in relation to Kositino Latianara, who allegedly murdered a taxi driver earlier this year, told the Labasa High Court that they are still reviewing evidence and witnesses, including the caution interviews.

The Public Works Minister has raised concerns about passenger safety and vessel overcrowding during peak travel periods.

The South Pacific Business Development has created genuine opportunities for emerging and existing women entrepreneurs in the micro, small and medium enterprises sector.

A man who raped a woman behind a supermarket in Makoi last year has been sentenced to eight years in prison.

Saudi King Salman will undergo medical tests for lung inflammation, the state news agency said, citing a statement from the royal court.

The office of the Director of Public Prosecution has released data of non-sexual violence offences for the month of September where 38 people were charged with a total of 42 counts.

The Health Ministry remains concerned about the increasing HIV cases and AIDS-related deaths with troubling trends tied to illicit drug use and mother-to-child transmission.