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  • Published on 00:00 GMT

    Flight attendants tape disruptive passenger’s mouth shut after ‘racist and vulgar’ tirade on flight to Fiji

    Flight attendants have been recorded attempting to restrain and duct tape the mouth of an irate passenger who was thrashing and screaming on board a Fiji Airways flight as she traveled to the country’s main island. In exclusive vision provided to news.com. …

    Source: New York Post - Right-wing
  • Published on 05:37 GMT

    NFA CEO refutes firefighter criticisms and cites hydrant issues in Wallson Complex blaze

    Claims from the business community that Fiji’s firefighters are ineffective are incorrect and unwarranted. National Fire Authority CEO Puamau Sowane made these comments while responding to allegations from Wallson Complex tenants claiming that firefighters …

    Source: Fijivillage - Neutral
  • Published on 09:44 GMT

    Hydrant issues hamper firefighting efforts

    The National Fire Authority has stated that its response time to the major fire in Valelevu, Nasinu yesterday, which destroyed a number of businesses, was sufficient. However, Chief Executive Puamau Sowane says there were numerous challenges encountered …

    Source: FBC News - Label Pending
  • Published on 10:45 GMT

    Update: Police resolve hostage situation with help from Chinese community

    After hours of negotiations, the police have managed to calm a hostage situation in Siusega where a Chinese national was holding his ex-wife hostage in his shop. Samoa Observer photojournalist at the scene, Junior S Ami reported that other Chinese …

    Source: Samoa Observer - Neutral
  • Published on 10:44 GMT

    Police officer shot in Siusega; gunman barricades himself in shop

    A police officer was injured in a shooting incident on Friday afternoon in Siusega, after being shot by a Chinese national during a confrontation.  It is believed that police arrived at the shop to arrest the Chinese national when he shot a police officer. …

    Source: Samoa Observer - Neutral
  • Published on 02:24 GMT

    Fiji Airways Passenger Restrained

    Flight attendants were recorded attempting to restrain and duct tape the mouth of a disruptive passenger who was screaming and thrashing on a Fiji Airways flight to the country’s main island. The incident, originally reported by the New York Post, occurred …

    Source: Tavuli News - Neutral
  • Published on 01:50 GMT

    Fiji Airways passenger restrained | Police yet to confirm charges

    A video has been posted on social media about a woman being restrained by flight attendants using duct tape to seal her mouth who is believed to have been screaming on board a Fiji Airways flight bound for Nadi. According to news.com.au: “the distressed …

    Source: The Fiji Times - Neutral
  • Published on 01:50 GMT

    Fiji Airways passenger charged

    Immigration officials in collaboration with police have charged the Fiji Airways passenger seen to be a ‘nuisance’ on board a flight from LA to Nadi. Police spokesman Wame Bautolu confirmed the passenger has been charged with Unruly Passengers, under the …

    Source: The Fiji Times - Neutral
  • Published on 01:51 GMT

    Fiji Bitter Labasa 7s | Men’s elimination rounds

    The men’s teams advancing into the elimination stage of the Fiji Bitter Labasa 7s have been confirmed. The eight matches are scheduled to begin at 2.30pm. Fixtures: 2.30pm – Army Green vs Dimension Brothers 2.45pm – BLK Lavidi Brothers vs Vanuavou Stingray …

    Source: The Fiji Times - Neutral
  • Published on 00:16 GMT

    Australian woman restrained with duct tape after outbursts and continued alleged racist comments during Fiji Airways ...

    Australian woman restrained with duct tape after outbursts and continued alleged racist comments during Fiji Airways flight Flight attendants have been recorded attempting to restrain and duct tape the mouth of an irate passenger who was thrashing and …

    Source: Fijivillage - Neutral
  • Published on Jan 23, 2025

    Two men arrested after off-duty police officers bashed in 'sickening' attack

    Two men have been arrested after two off-duty police officers were bashed in Sydney's inner west in what has been described as an "incredibly violent" attack. NSW Police said two men, both off-duty officers, were walking along Enmore Road at …

    Source: ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) - Neutral
  • Published on Jan 23, 2025

    Ministry working with Police to investigate video depicting a child allegedly consuming alcohol

    Ministry working with Police to investigate video depicting a child allegedly consuming alcohol The Ministry of Women, Children and Social Protection is working with the Police to investigate the circumstances surrounding a video circulating on social …

    Source: Fijivillage - Neutral
  • Published on Jan 23, 2025

    Fiji Bitter Labasa 7s | Raiwasa Taveuni on a mission

    Travelling from the Garden Island of Taveuni with the intent of avenging their 2024 cup semi-final defeat is a priority for the Raiwasa Taveuni men’s team in this year’s Fiji Bitter Labasa 7s. The team also had no sponsors backing them for their outing …

    Source: The Fiji Times - Neutral
  • Published on Jan 23, 2025

    Overseas surfer selling former Kaitaia police station hidden in the middle of the bush

    Listing agent Tracey Monaghan, from Ray White Far North Circle, said the property was owned by a surfer who had moved overseas and had decided to sell. While interest had been a bit slow over the Christmas period, there had been inquiries and people had …

    Source: Northland Age - Neutral
  • Published on Jan 23, 2025

    Police investigate photograph on social media

    Police are investigating a photograph posted on social media that shows a child with a glass of beer in his hand. It seems the child is being allowed to drink the beer. A person seating next to the child is seen holding a beer bottle. Police said an …

    Source: The Fiji Times - Neutral
  • Published on Jan 23, 2025

    Fiji Bitter Sevens | Tough competition in Labasa

    The Fiji Bitter Labasa 7s kicked off at Subrail Park in Labasa earlier today and matches are unfolding with great intensity in its pool stages for the men’s and under-21 categories. The heat in the Babasiga town greatly complements the intense rugby action …

    Source: The Fiji Times - Neutral
  • Published on Jan 23, 2025

    HIV Outbreak Declared in Fiji

    The rapid increase in HIV diagnoses in Fiji has raised alarms within the ministry, with experts calling for urgent interventions and community-based strategies to address the growing crisis.  It’s getting out of control. This is the collective concern of …

    Source: Fiji Sun - Pro-Government
  • Published on Jan 22, 2025

    Assault suspect arrested after allegedly resisting police officers

    Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — On October 29, 2024, a minor contacted the Tafuna Police Station (TPS) to report that her uncle allegedly assaulted her aunt and then chased them out of the house. The suspect resisted arrest but was later apprehended, arrested …

    Source: Samoa News - Uncategorized
  • Published on Jan 22, 2025

    Fiji cop charged with possessing illegal drugs

    Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone A Fiji police officer has been charged with possessing illegal drugs. Last week, the officer was found with 6037 branches of dried leaves after the search was conducted at his home. Fiji police said the dried leaves tested …

    Source: RNZ - Public Broadcaster

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