While much of the spotlight ahead of the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua’s first Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific pre-season clash against the Chiefs is on confirmed signing Virimi Vakatawa, another name on the team sheet has raised eyebrows.

Extra Supermarket Bula FC has rejected social media claims that players were off-loaded from their flight to Papua New Guinea, clarifying that visa processing delays, not mismanagement, prevented four overseas players from travelling with the team.

The year-end inflation for 2025, as released by the Fiji Bureau of Statistics, stood at 0.0 percent.

Joaquim Da Fonseca has been appointed the new chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

The Water Authority has announced planned maintenance works at the Tamavua Water Treatment Plant this weekend, which may temporarily affect supply in several areas.

Minister for Information Lynda Tabuya says the growing wave of online abuse targeting women is no longer a personal issue but a serious national problem that is harming Fiji’s productivity, leadership and future.

Nadi’s flooding issues have seen no significant improvement, but the Nadi Town Council has confirmed that the long-awaited Nadi Flood Alleviation Project, announced almost five years ago, is progressing well and is expected to bring residents much-needed relief.

The Leaders LEAD Symposium returns with an exciting lineup focused on capacity building for aspiring local leaders.

The iTaukei Land Trust Board has referred 17 cases involving Crown Grants and Native Grants to the government for consideration on reverting the lands back to landowners.

Municipal councils are stepping up enforcement against illegal littering, with hundreds of fines already issued in the last financial year.

Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s captain Verenaisi Ditavutu praised the early impact of Singapore Sevens debutant and Fijiana 15s skipper Alfreda Fisher, highlighting her growing leadership and positive influence within the sevens setup.

For Ravuama Tumacou, being chosen for the Skipper Select team is more than just a personal achievement; it is a sign of opportunity and hope for rugby players from the Northern Division.