A defining moment of Professor Ahluwalia’s tenure came earlier this year, when staff across the region staged strike action over unresolved log of claims and cost-of-living concerns.

Dr Sharma sued Dr Biumaitotoya for defamation in 2012, and in 2019 the High Court in Lautoka ordered Dr Biumaitotoya to a pay $70,000 fine to Dr Sharma.

Two men entered a supermarket around 10am, brandishing cane knives and immediately demanded the handbags of two women.

Navitalai Loatuicama, 26, allegedly fell over the railings; hit his head on the cement surface that resulted in his death.