Sixteen- and 17-year-olds celebrated their newly granted right to vote in all UK elections on Thursday, but cautioned that proper education was vital to boost turnout and protect young voters from political misinformation on social media.

Israel has refused to renew visas for the heads of at least three United Nations agencies in Gaza, which the U.N. humanitarian chief blames on their work trying to protect Palestinian civilians in the war-torn territory.

Fiji’s tourism earnings remain uneven, with most benefits limited to a few regions.

Opposition MP Alvick Maharaj has raised concerns about Pacific Polytech’s funding after receiving an email from its chairperson questioning how parliament scrutinizes the funding.

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has stated that the Fiji Sports Council does not receive enough funds to properly maintain stadium pitches.

Crowne Plaza major facelift, including a new convention centre for 900 guests will be finished by the end of August.

Vodafone Fijiana prop Loraini Senivutu is grateful for the guidance and support of senior members of the team throughout her rugby journey, especially in the lead-up to the USA tour.

Tourism Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Viliame Gavoka states that the process to appoint a new chairman for Tourism Fiji and a new Managing Director and Chief Executive for Fiji Airways is underway.

Nabua Secondary School’s under-18 rugby team is set to face their biggest challenge yet in the Vodafone Deans Southern Zone semifinals, where they’ll face Marist Brothers High School tomorrow.

Ratu Rakuro Daunivavana’s quest to win his first title in a decade will not be possible this weekend as he’ll fight Samisoni Gonewai and not New Zealand’s Dane Edge.

An Israeli shell slammed into the compound of the only Catholic church in the Gaza Strip on Thursday, killing three people and wounding 10 others, including the parish priest, according to church officials. The late Pope Francis, who died in April, had regularly spoken to the priest about the war’s toll on civilians.

A Fijian man has been charged by Australian authorities for allegedly exposing himself to two women on a flight from Melbourne to Brisbane.