News

Australia fills gap left by USAID withdrawal

Foreign Affairs Minister Senator Penny Wong says Australia is a steadfast partner committed to the region’s development despite changes in global aid.

May 21, 2025 6:27 am
 

Cricket

England bowler Cook to debut against Zimbabwe

Fast bowler Sam Cook will make his debut for England in their one-off test match against Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge, the country’s cricket board (ECB) said.

May 21, 2025 6:21 am
 

Sports

Telekom wins TV rights to 2026 soccer World Cup

Telecoms giant Deutsche Telekom (DTEGn.DE), has secured Germany’s broadcasting rights for the men’s soccer FIFA World Cup championship in 2026, Bild reported on Tuesday.

May 21, 2025 6:18 am
 

News

Ro Teimumu calls for domestic investment focus

Na Marama Bale Na Roko Tui Dreketi, Ro Teimumu Kepa, has called on the government to prioritize the use of domestic funds for local investments.

May 21, 2025 6:16 am
 

News

Cabinet approves special sugarcane payment

The Cabinet has approved a special sugarcane payment of over $7.6 million with no deduction from the government to assist farmers in preparing for the 2025 cane crushing season.

May 21, 2025 6:04 am
 

News

Australia reaffirms 43% emissions cut by 2030

Members of the Pacific Islands Forum can count on Australia’s commitment to the Paris Agreement to reduce carbon emissions by 43 percent by 2030.

May 21, 2025 6:00 am
 

Climate Change

Fiji votes for Pandemic Agreement

Fiji, alongside 181 member countries of the World Health Assembly, has voted in favor of the consideration to adopt the Pandemic Agreement.

May 21, 2025 5:50 am
 

News

Cabinet approves return of alienated lands to indigenous owners

The Cabinet has approved the reintroduction of the landmark Freehold Buy Back Scheme, dubbed Buy Back Scheme 3.0, marking a historic return after 32 years.

May 20, 2025 8:40 pm
 

World

Australia to stay tariff-free for Pacific Islands struggling with aid cuts, says foreign minister

Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong has pledged to keep tariff-free access for Pacific Island goods, after Fiji was hit by a 32% U.S. tariff, in a speech positioning Australia as a reliable partner to the region amid global aid cuts.

May 20, 2025 5:56 pm
 

News

New blueprint to modernize health services

Australia’s Foreign Affairs Minister Senator Penny Wong has today launched Fiji’s Clinical Services Plan.

May 20, 2025 5:08 pm
 

Entertainment

Denzel Washington receives surprise honorary Palme d'Or award at Cannes

U.S. actor Denzel Washington received a surprise honorary Palme d’Or award at the Cannes Film Festival on Monday evening in recognition of his outstanding career, according to organisers.

May 20, 2025 5:04 pm
 

Rugby

2025 season more competitive than past seasons: Jackson

Fijian Drua head coach Glen Jackson acknowledged the increasingly competitive nature of Super Rugby Pacific, as the side prepares for their final match of the 2025 season.

May 20, 2025 4:53 pm

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