Health

Green anaesthesia to reduce environmental impact

Fiji’s anaesthesia teams are looking at ways to reduce the environmental impact of surgical care while maintaining patient safety.

October 19, 2026 10:03 am
 

Education

Fiji seeks Israeli support to train teachers

Fiji is seeking training and scholarship opportunities from Israel to address shortages of qualified teachers in specialised areas.

October 19, 2026 10:00 am
 

World

Romanian F-16 fighter jets shoot down two drones

Romanian F-16 fighter jets shot ‌down two drones over the country’s territorial waters on Saturday, the defence ministry said.

October 19, 2026 9:39 am
 

World

Trump endorses Netanyahu in close Israeli election

US President Donald Trump endorsed his ally Benjamin Netanyahu ​as the longtime Israeli prime minister struggles for an edge in next week’s parliamentary election.

October 19, 2026 8:16 am
 

Entertainment

Chilean author Isabel Allende wins Spain's prestigious Planeta Prize

Isabel Allende has won this year’s edition of Spain’s Planeta Prize on Thursday for the sequel to her bestselling ​fiction debut, four decades after the Chilean novelist introduced readers to the Trueba family’s ghosts, secrets and upheavals.

October 19, 2026 8:12 am
 

Rugby League

Strong start for Fiji Bati

The Fiji Bati opened their Rugby League World Cup campaign with a dominant 40-12 win over the Cook Islands yesterday.

October 19, 2026 7:17 am
 

News

Nadi airport expansion to ease congestion

Fiji Airports says Nadi International Airport is experiencing congestion, with a terminal expansion planned by 2028.

October 19, 2026 7:13 am
 

News

Political inconsistency hinders growth

Inconsistent politics at the national level has slowed Fiji’s economic progress, says former Lautoka Advisory Council chair Faiyaz Ali.

October 19, 2026 7:10 am
 

News

Taxi operators push for fare hike

Rising fuel prices, vehicle loan repayments and maintenance costs must be considered in the proposed taxi fare review, says Regent Taxis Chief Executive Harish Chandra.

October 19, 2026 7:06 am
 

News

Cane growers seek Senate representation

The Sugar Cane Growers Council is calling for a seat in the proposed Senate, saying cane farmers need a stronger voice in decisions affecting their livelihoods.

October 19, 2026 7:03 am
 

Business

World Bank warns of growing global jobs crisis

Young people in Fiji and across the Pacific face growing concerns over future employment as economies struggle to create enough jobs.

October 19, 2026 7:00 am
 

News

Youth push back on constitution bill timeline

A youth representative is calling for a six-month extension to consultations on the Constitution Amendment Bill.

October 19, 2026 6:10 am

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