The Sugar Industry Ministry will strengthen the monitoring of cane access road projects in the coming financial year following concerns over the delivery of works funded through the national budget.

The removal of electric vehicle incentives has sparked debate in Parliament, with Opposition MP Jone Usamate questioning whether the move aligns with Fiji’s climate commitments.

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka confirms that a decision has been made on the appointment of a new Commissioner for Corrections.

Discipline and set-piece execution will be critical if the Fiji Water Flying Fijians are to finish their Nations Championship campaign on a high against Scotland this weekend.

The Fiji Pearls’ core group of 22 players that prepared for the recently concluded Tri-Series tournament will remain intact despite an influx of overseas-based talent ahead of the upcoming qualifiers.

New Zealand detected on Friday the first infection of a native bird ​by the deadly H5N1 bird flu, days ‌after confirming a migratory seabird had tested positive in the country’s first recorded case of the disease.

The shirt worn by Brazil great Pele when he scored twice ​in the 1958 World Cup final ‌has sold for $4.9 million at auction, becoming the most valuable piece of memorabilia linked ​to the football legend, Sotheby’s ​said on Thursday.

The U.S. will hit Brazil with new 25% duties on its furniture, ethanol, machinery, footwear, sugar and other goods, ​launching a new wave of tariffs that could affect dozens of countries as President Donald Trump’s administration seeks to rebuild its leverage on major trading partners after legal setbacks.

McDonald’s Fijian Drua Women winger, Repeka Tove, was over the moon after being informed yesterday she would make the matchday 23 for the Super Rugby W semifinal against Queensland Reds in Lautoka tomorrow.

Round Three of the Vodafone Vanua Championship and Royal Tea Ranadi Cup will be staged around the country tomorrow, with several teams looking to strengthen their positions on their respective points tables.

The return of overseas-based players has added a new dimension to the Crest Fiji Pearls’ preparations as the national side continues its mini trials ahead of upcoming qualifiers.

The Salvation Army has opened a new alcohol and drug recovery centre to host its Alcohol and Drug Programme, aimed at addressing alcohol and drug dependency in the country through daytime and afternoon sessions and workshops.