Agriculture Ministry expected to receive funding boost in new budget
An increase in funding for the Ministry of Agriculture, Waterways and Sugar Industry is expected in the 2026-2027 National Budget as support continues for farmers, sugarc
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Provisional drivers to face stricter conditions under new P1 and P2 system
Following concerns over the involvement of provisional licence holders in serious and fatal road crashes, the Land Transport Authority will soon roll out the new two-tier
FICAC identifies 2 officers in Charlie Charters information leak case
Acting FICAC Commissioner Lavi Rokoika has revealed that they have identified two FICAC officers who allegedly divulged information that Fijian and British national Charl
Sanjay Kaba acquitted
Former Telecom Fiji Limited Director Sanjay Kaba is a free man now after the Suva Magistrates Court upheld his no-case-to-answer application. Magistrate Charles Ratake
Tavua captain Gabrieli Ratu and player Jone Lewenilovo sanctioned for abusing match official
Tavua Rugby Union captain Gabrieli Ratu and player Jone Lewenilovo have been sanctioned for one year and nearly eight months respectively for verbally abusing, repeatedly
Liverpool's Diaz helps Colombia beat Uzbekistan 3-1
Colombia made a winning return to the FIFA World Cup by defeating debutants Uzbekistan 3-1.After failing to qualify for the 2022 competition, Colombia secured a victory a
Chiefs embrace tough Hurricanes test in Super Rugby Pacific final
With excitement building ahead of the Super Rugby Pacific Grand Final, Chiefs coach Jono Gibbes says playing the Hurricanes on their home ground will be a terrific challe
Austria end 36-year wait for World Cup win
Austria have won a match at the FIFA World Cup finals for the first time since 1990 as they beat debutants Jordan 3-1 in San Francisco.The European side took the lead wit
Walker-Leawere to start as Hurricanes name side for Super Rugby Pacific final
Isaia Walker-Leawere will be starting for the Hurricanes as they take on the Chiefs in the Grand Final of the Shop n Save Super Rugby Pacific. He partners with Warner
Moses cleared as Blues aim to wrap up Origin series tonight
NSW Blues five-eighth Mitch Moses hasn't played a game since Round 11 but is set to take his place at the MCG tonight.Moses injured his hamstring two days before the seri
Haaland scores twice as Norway beat Iraq 4-1
Star striker Erling Haaland scored twice in his FIFA World Cup debut as Norway beat Iraq 4-1 lead in their Group I clash.Haaland opened the scoring in the 29th minute to
Fiji Showcase opens Friday with longer hours, world-class acts and family fun
The countdown is on, with Fiji Showcase 2026 opening its doors at 10am this Friday, giving shoppers even more time to grab bargains, enjoy the entertainment and explore e
Schools in Naitasiri, Namosi, Rewa, Ra, Lau and Kadavu to remain closed tomorrow
Most schools across Fiji will reopen tomorrow, with the Ministry of Education confirming that schools in Naitasiri, Namosi, Rewa, Ra, Lau and Kadavu will remain closed du
Argentina rally around Messi ahead of World Cup opener
Lionel Messi may not have faced the media but dominated a chunk of Argentina's press conferences ahead of ​their World Cup opener, with coach Lionel Scaloni and de
Nadroga/Navosa businesses face water supply issues, flooding, crime and rising fuel costs
Businesses in the Nadroga/Navosa area are grappling with ongoing water supply disruptions, flooding, crime concerns, and rising fuel and gas prices, all of which continue
Sentencing hearing next month for woman who admitted negligence in child's death
The sentencing and mitigation hearing of the case where a woman's negligence caused the death of a three-year-old child will be held on the 2nd of July.  Susana Rad
Heavy rain warning remains for Southern Lau and Kadavu as warnings are lifted for most of Fiji
A Heavy Rain Warning remains in force for the Southern Lau Group, Kadavu and nearby smaller islands, and is now cancelled for the rest of Fiji.A Strong Wind Warning remai
Schools to remain open tomorrow, parents urged to use discretion
Schools will operate as normal tomorrow, as Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro, in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) and relevant
Turaga rejects claims fuel prices could delay general election
Acting Attorney General and the Minister responsible for elections, Siromi Turaga has rejected claims that global fuel prices and international developments may result
Don't expect instant fuel and LPG price drops - FCCC
As the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission welcomes reports of the United States and Iran reaching an agreement that could see the reopening of the Strait of Ho
Trump and Iran reach agreement that includes opening Strait of Hormuz
The US and Iran say they have reached an agreement that will take effect on Saturday. US President Donald Trump says the US is lifting its naval blockade on Iranian ports