Japan started releasing treated radioactive water from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean on Thursday, a polarising move that prompted China to announce an immediate blanket ban on all aquatic products from Japan.

The Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General says he is placing the highest priority on the Fukushima nuclear wastewater issue, aligned with the positions of the Forum leaders.

The Fiji Rugby Football Union Trust Board has finalized the payment of all allowances owed to the Fijiana 15s players, for the duration of the 2022 Women’s Rugby World Cup and the Oceania Women’s Championship 2023.

The moon rover of India’s Chandrayaan-3 exited the spacecraft on Thursday to begin exploring the surface of the lunar south pole and conducting experiments, and was braced for new challenges, the space agency chief said.

A 42-year-old man has died following an accident in Samabula yesterday.

Two people have been charged for allegedly obtaining close to $40,000 from three individuals for payment of aluminium installation services which were never rendered.

Applications for the annual FIJI Water Foundation Community Grants are now open.

The local film and television industry has reached an all-time best within the first eight months of the year, recording a net Fiji spend of $71.3 million.

The United States is looking at a number of theories over what brought down the plane presumed to be carrying mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin, including a surface-to-air missile hitting it, U.S. officials told Reuters on Thursday.

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has publicly addressed the concerns surrounding the decision by Japan to release nuclear-contaminated wastewater into the Pacific Ocean.

Eight players who featured against France last week have been retained by Fiji Water Flying Fijians coach Simon Raiwalui for Sunday’s clash against England.

The Ministry of Education is exploring methods of utilizing culture and native languages to address drug-related concerns within schools and mitigate instances of violent and aggressive behavior among students.