Mahendra and Maya Tappoo receive highest civilian honour for their leadership
Mahendra Tappoo and Maya Tappoo have been recognized as Companions of the Order of Fiji, the highest civilian honour, during a special investiture ceremony at State House
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29 Litter Prevention Officers deployed in Labasa to crack down littering
Authorities are stepping up efforts to crack down on littering, with 29 new Litter Prevention Officers now trained and deployed in Labasa. The officers drawn from the Fij
Kartik and Sreeleela romantic film set to hit screens this year
Director Anurag Basu has confirmed that his upcoming musical drama starring Kartik Aaryan and Sreeleela is on schedule, and will release this year. The film is a romantic
50% welfare boost approved for 130,157 recipients amid rising cost of living
A 50 percent top-up in social protection payments has been approved for more than 130,157 social protection recipients as the government moves to cushion the impact of
MGM fine-tunes preparations ahead of Coca-Cola Games
As schools prepare for the 2026 Coca-Cola Games starting next week, Mahatma Gandhi Memorial High School is now focusing on fine-tuning their performances, with training h
Nasinu resident flags misuse of community car parks at consultation
Serious concerns have been raised over the alleged misuse of community car parks and gaps in urban planning during the public consultation on the review of the Local Gove
Emraan Hashmi to reprise iconic role as Awarapan 2 set for August release
Emraan Hashmi is set to return to one of his most iconic roles with the announcement of Awarapan 2, which is scheduled for release on August 14th this year. Backed by Vis
3 days left for farmers to apply for TC Vaianu recovery assistance
Farmers are being encouraged to apply for support under the Tropical Cyclone Vaianu Rehabilitation Assistance Programme as only 3 days remain. The Ministry of Agriculture
Michael Jackson biopic faces backlash as critics call it 'whitewash'
Film critics have described the new Michael Jackson biopic, Michael, as a 'whitewash', saying it presents a sanitised version of Michael Jackson’s life and care
Father kills 8 children in US mass shooting
A man has killed eight children, including seven of his own, in a mass shooting in the United States. Police say the incident happened early Sunday morning in Shreveport,
Hughes credits teamwork as Bula FC secure crucial win over Auckland FC
Extra Bula FC midfielder, Setareki Hughes has credited teamwork, faith and determination following their crucial 2-1 victory over table leaders Auckland FC in Round 5 of
Deepika and Ranveer announce second pregnancy
Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh have announced that they are expecting their second child, sharing the news in a heartfelt social media post. The couple gave fans a gl
Eight children killed in shooting in Louisiana, USA
Eight children, aged between one and 14 years, have been killed in a shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana in the United States, in what police say is a domestic-related inci
Motorcyclists raise safety concerns after taxi tailgating video on social media
Concerns have been raised over biker safety after a video showed a taxi driver tailgating a motorcyclist and nearly causing an accident. Executive member of the Fiji M
21-year-old Marcus Narayan credits faith and family at USP graduation
21-year-old Marcus Jemarl Narayan who graduated today with a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and Finance from The University of the South Pacific (USP), crediting his
Nasinu Town Council installs solar-powered CCTV to combat crime
To improve security and combat crime, solar-powered smart CCTV surveillance posts are being set up in key areas by the Nasinu Town Council to enhance community safety and
Saiyaara stars Ahaan Panday, Aneet Padda return for YRF film
Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda are reuniting with Saiyaara director Mohit Suri for a new love story, produced by Yash Raj Films. Following the success of Saiyaara, which gr
Govt launches $5M aid package to help farmers after TC Vaianu
Fiji’s agriculture sector has recorded $1.5 million in damage following Tropical Cyclone Vaianu, with the Government rolling out a $5 million response package to a
Bula FC goes down 2–0 to South Melbourne FC in crucial match
Bula FC suffered a 2-0 loss to South Melbourne FC in their OFC Pro League Round 5 clash after conceding two first-half goals.Scott Wara received a yellow card in the open
Kaushik Kumar credits family after securing USP’s top graduate award
From struggling to adapt in a new city to becoming the Vice-Chancellor’s All-Rounder Best Male Graduate for 2026, Kaushik Kishen Kumar credits his parents’
Overcoming challenges Sakib becomes first in family to earn top USP honour
23-year-old Bushra Shaheenaz Sakib has made history for her family, emerging as one of USP’s top graduates and the first in her family to graduate with honours aft