A national dialogue will be held this afternoon on the future of corporal punishment in schools to highlight the urgent need to break the cycle of violence affecting children across the country.

The Fiji Roads Authority’s installation of several road humps along Queen Elizabeth Drive in Nasese, Suva, has helped reduce speeding in the area.

A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas held in Gaza for a third day on Sunday ahead of the expected release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners and an address by U.S. President Donald Trump to Israel’s parliament.

Fiji Water Flying Fijians winger Jiuta Wainiqolo continued his mesmerising performance for his new club, Lyon Rugby, in the Top 14 competition after he was awarded the Man of the Match award yesterday following his two tries against Perpignan in their 44-19 win at home.

The Cabinet has approved the first phase of amendments to the Town Planning Act 1946 and its supporting regulations. These amendments are intended to expedite, simplify, and increase transparency in the development process in Fiji.

The Fiji Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams have presented their itatau to the Minister for Youth and Sports, Jese Saukuru, ahead of their departure for the Oceania Melanesian Cup in Honiara, Solomon Islands.

The Minister for Employment, Productivity, and Workplace Relations, Agni Deo Singh, has called on young Fijians to step up as leaders and innovators while speaking in Geelong, Melbourne.

More than 3,000 residents in Nasomo, Vatukoula, are expected to benefit from the newly refurbished Nasomo Road, which was officially reopened today by Assistant Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister, Sakiusa Tubuna.

Stratum Construction Rewa has ended its 15-year FMF Inter District Championship title drought after beating home side RC Manubhai Ba 1-0 at 4R Stadium, Govind Park, today.

Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel said on Wednesday he believed his comments about the reaction to the assassination of political activist Charlie Kirk were “intentionally and maliciously mischaracterized” by critics before his show was suspended.

Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu says he remains undeterred by threats linked to ongoing drug investigations, stressing that the Police Force will continue to pursue all cases without fear or favour.

Minister for Policing Ioane Naivalurua says the review of the Police Act is progressing well and aims to be completed before the end of the year.