Budget 2025-26

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June 27, 2025 8:08 am

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Rehab centre promises hope for those battling addiction

Fiji sees a rise in older tourists

Fiji works to expand its export of organic products

Minister hails major water sector progress

Fiji reaffirms regional leadership in sustainable tourism

Tuvalu warns of losing hope unless Pacific unity means everyone

Trial for Chinese trio charged with drug offenses vacated

SPC offers full backing to disaster-risk overhaul in the Pacific

Fiji Met warns of highest tides of the year

NFA urges road safety after bus accident in Nadi

Fiji Airways loses millions to bird strikes

U.S. watchdog departs as FHFA faces political scrutiny

Half Yours wins Melbourne Cup as Melham completes rare double

Drua rookie back where it all began

Kadavu rugby revival leads island’s remarkable transformation

Powerful 6.3 quake kills at least 20 in Afghanistan, hundreds injured

Djokovic will play at ATP Finals, Italy fed president says

Buckingham Palace will stage the largest-ever display of Queen Elizabeth II’s fashion next year

FMF employees undergo specialized EV training in China

'60 Minutes’ invites audience into the editing process with Trump interview

Man accused of UK train attack charged with 11 counts of attempted murder

Diane Ladd, 3-time Oscar nominee, dies at 89

US flight delays spike as air traffic controller absences increase

Supreme Court cannot stop all of Trump's tariffs. Deal with it, officials say

Flying Fijians build momentum ahead of England clash

Bail denied for executive linked to illicit drug delivery

Learning curve for young Fijians at FIFA U17 World Cup

Sesame Street’s new season: Bubba Wallace, Netflix and a whole lot of chickens

Carbon credit sale could earn $28 million

Kiwi siblings renew rivalry in Melbourne Cup

Fiji sets global example with triple disease elimination

Fearing fraud, Canada rejects most Indian study permit applicants

FRIEND Fiji tackles hidden protection risks

Speeding blamed as Ministers push for tougher rules

Fiji hands over Pacific DRM Chairmanship to Palau

Two Louvre heist suspects had prior theft conviction together, Paris prosecutor says

New Nakasi office to cut queues at Suva immigration

Diljit Dosanjh wins Rs. 50 lakhs in KBC 17, donates it to Punjab flood victims

Earl open to midfield role for England against Fiji

First home grant open to all ages

Students to learn life-saving lessons on drugs and HIV

Two envoys receive top civil service medals

Xhaka drives Sunderland into Premier League top four

Colbert addresses Late Show cancellation amid Trump speculation

Pacific communities urged to get vaccinated as measles cases rise in NZ

Rugby building better men, says Malolo coach

Turuva focused on Tigers future amid PNG NRL excitement

Rise in stroke cases among youth

First home initiative extended to families living in informal settlement

Samoa ready to create history

Yedlin signs contract extension with Real Salt Lake

Nabavatu construction works continue as cyclone season approaches

Stronger measures in place to reduce road accidents  

Swiatek outplayed by Rybakina in WTA Finals

Yasawa airport study boosts island connectivity

Rabuka emphasizes sustainable growth and stronger Pacific trade partnerships

Bulitavu clears $US27M funding terms

Fijians to remain vigilant, says NDMO

Hurricane Melissa death toll rises to 28 in Jamaica

Justice Minister to give evidence in Nakarawa’s tribunal hearing

Man remanded in custody for allegedly importing drugs from Brazil

PNG’s NRL inclusion can boost Pacific Rugby League growth

Tubuna urges villages to strengthen development plans

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs transferred to New Jersey prison

Union raises alarm over unsafe transport for hotel workers

Fiji to open U-17 World Cup campaign tomorrow

Fiji joins push for regional resilience

Government expands MSME’s support to resource owners

Fire at shop in Mexico kills 23

Volavola signs with Reds

Reese Witherspoon admits anxiety is key to her success

AI song generator Udio offers brief window for downloads after Universal settlement upsets users

Trump tells military to prepare for 'action' against Islamist militants in Nigeria

Singing jockey Dolan keeps it simple in Cup spotlight

One suspect in train stabbings as rail worker critical

State ordered to explain late disclosures in Bainimarama, Sayed-Khaiyum and Sharma case

Ukrainian children among victims of deadly Russian missile attacks

‘King of K-pop’ Lee Soo Man on his career, a global industry and what’s next

Kativerata highlights lack of development pathways in rugby league

Fijian footballers earn OFC placement in Auckland

Lees hopes to continue Williams success in Melbourne Cup

Haaland shines with double as Manchester City beat Bournemouth

Australia's Head released from T20 squad for red-ball warmup for Ashes

PM responds to e-ticketing chaos

Israeli air strike kills four in Lebanon, straining fragile ceasefire

‘Regretting You’ and ‘Black Phone 2’ neck-in-neck on slow Halloween box office weekend

FICAC confirms step forward in Pryde extradition

India wins first Women's Cricket World Cup

Fiji moves to sign UN cybercrime treaty

Rabuka highlights Pacific unity and trade focus

Plans for new Labasa Inter-island vessel bus depot

Bus accident injures 50

Colombia’s ELN rebels face US drug threats amid push for peace talks

Government accelerates evacuation centre rollout

Magnitude 6.3 earthquake hits Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region, USGS says

Pine project revives island incomes

Four arrested in drug bust

UN and Police call for public support towards new Police Act

WRFL launches I-Recycle station to boost recycling and waste management

Nigeria open to US help against Islamist insurgents with conditions

Trump demolishes East Wing for new White House ballroom

Hamas says it will hand over three more hostage bodies

Fifteen essential films show many faces of war

Malolo gives thanks after historic Skipper Cup triumph

FRU upholds tournament integrity and welfare in decision

Drugs now used to enhance productivity: Rabuku

Rewa’s journey built on discipline and unity: Buksh

Dairy demand gap

Education to conduct budget audit

Fiji's tourism faces competition

India supports sugar industry and youth development through expertise

Ministers urge year-round breast cancer awareness

Barrett brothers are doubts for All Blacks test in Scotland

FHTA and FRCS team up for budget briefings

$10K donated to cancer fight

Sinner seizes Paris Masters crown to reclaim world number one ranking

PM clarifies several women applied for ambassadorial roles

Naitasiri looks ahead despite final loss

Expect reforms to the corruption watchdog

Tailevu’s livewire hooker joins Drua training camp

MoH warns of seasonal flu increase; steps up surveillance

Officers to receive training on new powers: Tudravu

Tailevu people urged to utilize resources

Sinner powers past Zverev into Paris Masters final

Joint inspection ensures sustainable development at Laucala

New Zealand's Jamieson back for West Indies T20s, Henry rested

John Cena thanks Shah Rukh Khan as latter calls him “rockstar”

Obama criticizes Trump, backs Democrats in key U.S. governor races

Two more charged in connection with Louvre jewel heist

Netflix and YRF partner to stream over 50 years of Bollywood classics worldwide

Enrique Iglesias’ Mumbai concert hit by theft spree

Nine injured as giant hail, wild weather smashes Australia's east

Uluibau credits faith and team spirit

Drug cartels infiltrate licit businesses across Fiji and the Pacific

Curriculum review team to be appointed soon

Ravalaca credits faith and mindset

Fiji’s economic growth to moderate post-rebound

Pacific Eye Institute commits to strengthening regional eye health

Two arrested after multiple people stabbed on UK train, police say

Anees Bazmee confirms Bhool Bhulaiyaa 4

Pioneer graduates celebrate at MLTC

Two dead, several injured in shooting on Greek island of Crete

Ayushmann Khurrana and Sharvari’s next with Sooraj Barjatya goes on floors

Trump threatens US military action in Nigeria over treatment of Christians

Liverpool snap losing streak, Wolves' misery continues, Diallo saves Man Utd

Pacific Islands now an established domestic market for drugs

Levuka-i-Daku youth drug watch

Fiji strengthens immunization efforts to eliminate more diseases

FETA unveils 2025 theme celebrating Fiji’s tourism success

Namosi pays tribute to late coach

Fiji - Germany reaffirm partnership on climate and development

Relentless Arsenal beat Burnley to stretch Premier League lead

Ravalaca wins WBA Oceania belt

Binnu Singh wins

Morini floors Ali

Senidoko is new BCF super middleweight champ

India's Rohit stops Nabua

Hoodha beats Nanovu on points

Charlie Sheen clarifies 'sex with men' comments

Hurricane Melissa causes widespread damage across Jamaica, Haiti, Cuba

Malolo slays another giant, creates history

Drua to face provincial select in historic pre-season clash

Foreign deportees behind Fiji's international drug cartel links

GCC meet to discuss London visit

Trump says US, Canada will not restart trade talks

Andrew, the civilian formerly known as ‘prince,’ faces an uncertain future

Climate change spurs action as Fiji opens new disease testing lab

Fiji strengthens leadership in ocean and climate action

Nadi wins U20 title in thriller

Nasilasila ineligible for final

Apple shares rise after strong holiday sales forecast

Vermont town draws ‘Beetlejuice’ fans to iconic horror movie site

Arsenal oppose Palace request to reschedule League Cup tie

800 Fijians benefit from ITEC training

Namosi end Suva’s reign

Student visas used as Australia pathway amid skills drain

End of an era for Naitasiri trio

PM confirms return of former DPMs if acquitted

Laptops empower students’ digital literacy

Run for Climate unites Fiji and EU ahead of Global Summit

Disney pulls ABC, ESPN and more from YouTube TV as talks break down

Bati confident ahead of Pacific Bowl final

The long and unexpected afterlife of the Timothée Chalamet look-alike contest

Trump says he is not considering strikes within Venezuela

Kiwis don't want to let Pacific title chance slip again

A narrow Pacific waterway is at the heart of U.S. plans to choke China’s vast navy

Malolo is a good side says Vakatawa

DPM reaffirms stability and unity of Coalition Government

SODELPA strengthens teams, eyes election gains

Ministries work together to formalize informal settlements

Tuiwaqairatu out for redemption tonight

Fiji declared free of trachoma as a public health problem

Fiji Hardwood appoints first local CEO, first woman chair

Saim, Faheem ease Pakistan to nine wicket T20 win over South Africa

Wardens edge Police in tight Ratu Cakobau Bowl battle

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs seeks speedy appeals court hearing while he serves a 4-year sentence

Vietnam flood death toll rises to 13, with 11 others missing

Government allocates land for Tailevu Provincial Office development

Big turnout expected for Skipper Cup finals

William and Kate win privacy case against French magazine over family holiday photos