2026-10-29 10:00:19El Salvador will send over 2,000 soldiers to Haiti to rescue missing personnel and support anti-gang security operations, its foreign ministry said. While Haiti’s electoral council postponed planned presidential elections to next year. The Caribbean’s most p
2026-10-29 09:56:11Tom Skerritt, the plucky and handsome actor who charmed audiences on both the big and small screen in titles ranging from “Top Gun” to “Picket Fences,” has died. He was 93. “While the world knew Tom through his remarkable acting career, we knew him for his hum
2026-10-29 09:37:55Nadroga captain Manueli Ratuniyarawa says reaching the Skipper Cup final is a significant achievement after a challenging season. The team aimed to revive Nadroga’s style of rugby, built on quick hands, powerful running, and expressive play. Ratuniyarawa, who
2026-10-29 09:15:11Education Minister Aseri Radrodro is warning parents and guardians that late applications for the 2027 Back-to-School Assistance will not be accepted. Radrodro says all applications must be submitted through the child’s school by November 27. “This has been a
2026-10-29 09:10:49A call has been made for a reserved parliamentary seat for persons with disabilities to ensure their voices are represented in national decision-making. Viliame Torova raised the proposal during public consultations on the Constitution Amendment Bill in Levuka
2026-10-29 09:07:24Tailevu is looking to turn its land and agricultural resources into sustainable income, as the province seeks to strengthen rural economies and reduce the financial pressures facing village communities. Tailevu Provincial Council Chair Semi Matalau during the
2026-10-29 09:05:27Sugarcane farmers will now have a more convenient way to access financial assistance through their mobile phones. The Sugar Cane Growers Fund has launched its E-EXCESS Overdraft Revolving Facility, a digital service designed to improve growers’ access to credi
2026-10-29 09:05:19Making his first appearance in the boxing ring is a challenge Josaia Ravuwai is embracing as he prepares to face Josateki Naisau in an exhibition bout at the ZEG Boxing Promotion next Saturday. The newcomer will make his boxing debut at the Vodafone Arena and
2026-10-29 09:00:50The Tertiary Loans and Scholarship Loans and Services Program today launched its 2026–2031 strategic plan, officiated by the Minister for Finance, Esrom Immanuel. Tertiary scholarships and loans services chief executive officer, Dr. Apisalome Movono, says that
2026-10-29 08:54:28FIJI Water Flying Fijians head coach Jake White believes building trust and earning the confidence of his players will be crucial as he begins shaping the side ahead of their upcoming major events leading up to the 2027 Rugby World Cup. White says the relation
2026-10-19 05:15:37Fiji Bulikula captain Sereana Naitokatoka says her side can hold their heads high after pushing New Zealand to the limit in a closely contested opening match of the Rugby League World Cup last night. Despite falling short18-12 against the Kiwis, Naitokatoka sa
2026-10-19 05:11:20An emergency water delivery has brought relief to families on Viwa Island, where prolonged dry conditions have left communities struggling to meet their daily needs. The 427 residents across three villages depend entirely on rainwater, leaving them vulnerable
2026-10-19 05:07:21Nadroga resident Nemia Navukula has warned against entrenching Christianity in Fiji’s Constitution, saying the country should strengthen family values and respect all religions instead of declaring a Christian state. Speaking at the Sigatoka consultation on th
2026-10-19 05:05:52The Land Transport Authority and Police will step up roadside checks and patrols during the festive season to curb road accidents and fatalities. LTA Team Leader for Road Safety Education and Awareness Gerald Nathan says joint operations will continue, with mo
2026-10-19 04:46:34Naitasiri rugby coach, Timoci Tinaviti, says the Skipper Cup has been missing from their cabinet for the last 16 years. Tinaviti says they have the Inkk Farebrother Trophy and are aiming to win the Skipper Cup as well. The side last won the Skipper Cup in 2010
2026-10-19 04:08:20A fire that killed at least four soldiers and left 19 people in critical condition began with a smoldering grass fire that ignited in an Alberta military base’s training area where personnel were drilling, Canadian officials said Sunday. Officials said 39 peop
2026-10-19 04:05:39Four men were arrested at Narrain Jetty in Suva last night after they were allegedly found in possession of illicit drugs. Police say a team, including K-9 units, was conducting routine checks on passengers arriving from the outer islands and their luggage. Th
2026-10-19 04:03:02Government officials have met with United States Embassy representatives to discuss a suspected cybersecurity incident involving a Suva-based regional organization. In a statement issued today, the Ministry of Policing and Communications confirmed that officia
2026-10-19 04:01:03Selma Blair’s representative released a statement on Friday about the incident on a Delta Air Lines flight that resulted in the actress’s arrest earlier this week, the first lengthier comment from Blair’s circle since she appeared in court facing assault charg
2026-10-19 04:00:23Fifteen new jobs are expected to be created in Pacific Harbour as Fresh Choice Supermarket prepares to open its seventh store in Fiji at Damodar Yatu Lau Village. The new supermarket is expected to improve access to fresh produce, quality meat and everyday gro
2026-10-09 02:38:49The National Federation Party is calling on Police to investigate what it describes as “racist and threatening” comments on social media by Fijian Teachers Association General Secretary, Paula Manumanunitoga. In the post, which has since been taken down, Manum
2026-10-09 02:36:50Pacific Leaders and global partners are advancing a regional commitment to strengthen access to climate and disaster resilience financing, with new contributions towards the Pacific Resilience Facility announced during the Pacific Pre-COP31 meetings in Nadi. A