Maxwell Thagard is the new Navua FC coach
Maxwell Thagard, commonly known as Babs Kkan, is the new coach of Navua FC. The Navua Football Association says Thagard has led several teams to victory. He will be
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Temple across North-West London hold prayers for victims of Air India plane crash
Prayers are being held at Hindu temples across north-west London following the Air India crash in Ahmedabad, India. BBC News says the London Gatwick-bound flight crash
230 women showcase crafts at Central Division Women’s Expo
230 women artisans from Tailevu, Rewa, Naitasiri, Suva, Nasinu, Lami, Serua, Namosi, and Beqa are displaying their crafts at the Central Division Women’s Expo, cur
3 men charged with aggravated robbery after taxi ride ends in assault in Caubati
3 men who allegedly assaulted and robbed a taxi driver in Caubati on Monday afternoon will appear in the Nasinu Magistrates Court today. Police say the three are in th
204 dead in Air India plane crash
An Air India plane crashed shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad yesterday, leaving at least 204 people dead. BBC News reports that the aircraft – a Boeing 78
Lautoka Mill kicks off 2025 crushing season
There is good news for sugarcane farmers, as the 2025 sugarcane crushing season has officially begun at the Lautoka Sugar Mill. While speaking at the launch of the cru
Nasinu Town Council considers waiving rates for elderly residents - Magnus
In a bid to support and relieve the burden on elderly people, the Nasinu Town Council is considering waiving town rates for the elderly — those beyond retirement a
Early morning fire breaks out at Raiwaqa Rups Store
An early morning fire broke out at the Raiwaqa Rups store along Grantham Road this morning causing severe damage to the building. The Raiwaqa Police Station confir
School shooting in Austria leaves 11 people dead, and a dozen injured
A deadly school shooting in Graz, Austria, has left a nation in mourning, with 11 people dead — seven females and three males — along with the alleged shoot
Ed Sheeran embraces Punjabi vibes in new song Sapphire with Arijit Singh
Ed Sheeran will be releasing the the full Punjabi version of his hit song Sapphire with Indian singing sensation Arijit Singh in a couple of weeks. Sheeran has embrace
Immigration Ministry and UNHCR hold workshop to address refugee protection in the Pacific
In a strong move to bolster refugee protection in the Pacific, Fiji’s Ministry of Immigration, alongside the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR),
Police search for missing 16-year-old Tulia Delana
Police are seeking assistance in locating 16-year-old Tulia Delana, who was last seen on Saturday, 7th June 2025, leaving her home in Matintar, Nadi. Police say Delana
Sugar Cane Growers Council seeks higher budget and additional subsidies
The Sugar Cane Growers Council is calling for a higher operational budget and additional subsidies in the upcoming 2025–2026 National Budget, saying the current al
University of Fiji celebrates World Environment Day
In a meaningful step toward reinforcing its dedication to environmental protection and sustainable development, the University of Fiji joined the global community in cele
Digicel donates TVs and broadband to brighten CWM Children’s Ward
The Children’s Ward at the CWM Hospital received a generous donation from Digicel Fiji including five Smart TVs, three unwired broadband modems, and access to DTV
Roy Krishna departs Odisha FC
Fijian wonder boy and football sensation Roy Krishna is officially leaving Odisha Football Club. Krishna thanked the owners, management, coaching staff, his teammates,
Tragedy strikes Bengaluru IPL victory parade as stampede claims 11 lives
11 people have been killed and dozens injured in a crush outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, India, which was hosting a victory parade to celebrate the home tea
Lautoka farmer calls for allocation of borehole funding in the 2025-2026 National Budget
A Lautoka farmer is requesting the government to allocate specific funding for the construction of boreholes in the Viseisei area as part of the upcoming 2025–2026
Heavy rain alert remains in force for the Fiji group
Expect heavy rain and flash flooding as a heavy rain alert remains in force for the Fiji Group. The Nadi Weather Office says that a trough of low pressure, accompanied
BSP Life announces $43.8 million bonus for policyholders
There is good news for life insurance policyholders as BSP Life has announced $43.8 million in bonuses to eligible policyholders for the 2024 financial year. BSP Life
Students and communities to line Kings Highway for Environment Day on Saturday
Many people, including students from 13 schools, will gather along the Kings Highway from the Koronivia Roundabout to the Rewa Bridge this Saturday for the Pacific Recyc