The 2026 academic year has officially begun, and for many Year 1 families in Suva, it was a morning filled with emotion, excitement, and determination.

More than 22,000 plastic bottles and aluminium cans have already been collected in Lautoka under the return-and-earn initiative, with the council paying out about $1,200 dollars to residents.

Fiji Airports will roll out a $2.3 billion redevelopment programme at Nadi International Airport as part of its updated 25-year master plan.

The UB40 concert in Nadi this Friday is expected to give a strong boost to the local economy, with businesses already reporting increased activity as visitors begin arriving in the West.

Minister for Local Government Maciu Nalumisa has called on Fijians aspiring to contest the upcoming municipal elections to bring fresh ideas and people-focused leadership to local government.

The Fijian Drua Development will play exciting curtain raisers at the first three home matches of the 2026 Shop N Save Supermarket Super Rugby Pacific season.

Flying Fijian Joji Nasova will head to England next year after signing a two-year contract with Newcastle Red Bulls to compete in the English Premiership Rugby competition.

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has extended his warmest wishes to students across the country as they begin the 2026 academic year.

The Minister for Policing and Communications, Ioane Naivalurua, is calling for a united national response to the growing drug challenge, as he continues engagements with church leaders across the country.

Health Inspectors in the Central Division have cleared dormitory facilities at Nasinu Secondary School following a follow-up inspection to assess conditions ahead of students moving in.

A “shining light”, the “ultimate professional” and “great news for women’s tennis” – rising star Iva Jovic has earned plenty of plaudits on her run to the Australian Open last eight.

Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl says the German club are in talks with Harry Kane about extending the striker’s contract.