News

Alternate cane style spotted

A recent field visit to Rakiraki by Permanent Secretary for Multi-Ethnic Affairs and Sugar Industry, Dr. Vinesh Kumar, revealed an unconventional cane harvesting method being used by a group of Bangladeshi workers.

July 21, 2025 7:03 am
 

Sports

Drua duo named in First Nations side against British & Irish Lions

Fijian Drua prop Mesake Doge and lock Mesake Vocevoce have been named as impact players in the First Nations Pasifika XV inaugural side to face the British & Irish Lions in the final provincial match of the 2025 tour on Tuesday in Melbourne.

July 21, 2025 6:42 am
 

News

Lab to strengthen border security

Fiji’s border security is set to be significantly boosted with the establishment of a dedicated Document Forensic Laboratory within the Immigration Department.

July 21, 2025 6:37 am
 

News

Push for labour mobility and health-trade links

Pacific Trade Ministers have reaffirmed their commitment to the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent, prioritising stronger regional coordination to boost trade, mobility, and health outcomes.

July 21, 2025 6:26 am
 

Athletics

Seville beats Olympic champion

Jamaica’s Oblique Seville shocked the crowd at the London Diamond League by beating Olympic champion Noah Lyles in the 100 metres.

July 21, 2025 5:32 am
 

World

Hong Kong issues highest storm warning

Hong Kong issued its highest storm warning on Sunday as Typhoon Wipha, packing winds of more than 167 kilometres (103 miles) per hour, brought heavy rain and wind across the territory, forcing the cancellation of more than 200 flights.

July 20, 2025 5:16 pm
 

Rugby

Silktails outclassed by Knights in heavy defeat

The Kaiviti Silktails endured a tough afternoon as they were outclassed by a clinical Knights outfit, falling 58-14 in Round 20 of the Jersey Flegg Cup today.

July 20, 2025 4:56 pm
 

News

Moturiki people still waiting for water relief

The people of Moturiki Island in the Lomaiviti Group say they continue to be overlooked as water issues on the island remain unresolved.

July 20, 2025 4:50 pm
 

News

Seruiratu supports FNPF law reforms

Leader of Opposition Inia Seruiratu supported the proposed changes to the Fiji National Provident Fund rules which have attracted attention from both lawmakers and fund members, with promises of increased flexibility, enhanced worker protection during tough economic times, and a call for ongoing accountability by the fund’s management.

July 20, 2025 4:40 pm
 

News

Ministers back kava protections

Pacific Trade Ministers have welcomed the draft Kava Declaration, marking a significant step toward safeguarding kava’s cultural and economic importance across the region.

July 20, 2025 4:30 pm
 

Rugby

Susau dedicates SGS U18 win to Ilimotama

Suva Grammar School Under-18 captain Tane Susau has dedicated their Southern Zone semi-final victory over Nasinu Secondary School to former teammate and close friend Jason Ilimotama.

July 20, 2025 4:11 pm
 

News

Budget system overhaul underway

After years of relying heavily on Excel spreadsheets and manual data entry, the government is making a significant leap towards modernizing its public finance management.

July 20, 2025 4:05 pm

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