Rugby

Set-piece focus for Naitasiri

Last weekend’s narrow loss to defending champions Malolo has inspired Naitasiri ahead of tomorrow’s Skipper Cup quarterfinal in Suva.

October 16, 2026 2:51 pm

World

UK's Streeting says he and Hegseth welcomed Starlink restoration

Britain’s defense minister ‌said he and US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth welcomed the restoration of the Starlink service in Ukraine in talks on Thursday, and he stressed the need to move forward in supporting Kyiv following renewed discord between the US and Ukrainian leaders.

October 16, 2026 2:20 pm

World

Trump shuts down Hegseth plan to livestream military execution

US President Donald Trump scrapped plans to livestream the execution of the former ​Army major who killed 13 people at Fort Hood, overruling Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth on Thursday after the proposal drew opposition from Republicans, religious leaders and the public.

October 16, 2026 1:40 pm

News

Ra children forced to carry water to school

Families in Nalawa Village, Navitilevu, Ra, are struggling to secure enough water for their daily needs as a prolonged dry spell dries up boreholes, damages crops and disrupts children’s lives at school.

October 16, 2026 1:12 pm

News

Dakuitoga seeks legal guarantees for next election

Former civil servant Eliki Dakuitoga is calling for legal safeguards to ensure Fiji’s next general election is held within the existing lawful timeframe.

October 16, 2026 1:10 pm

Entertainment

Awards season is approaching

In Christopher Nolan’s take on “The Odyssey,” there are several nail-biting scenes in which Trojan soldiers face off against much larger foes, including a towering cyclops and an army of behemoth soldiers. Going into this awards season, “The Odyssey” is shaping up to be that giant, seen as the top contender for Oscar glory in several categories.

October 16, 2026 1:08 pm

News

Naicolakia calls for water to be recognised in Constitution

Water ownership and compensation for landowners should be clearly recognised in Fiji’s Constitution, says former Permanent Secretary Taitusi Naicolakia. He warns that existing laws do not adequately address these issues.

October 16, 2026 1:07 pm

News

Call to revive1997 cabinet system

Navua resident and politician Bimal Chaudhry is calling for the reinstatement of the multi-party Cabinet system provided for under Fiji’s 1997 Constitution.

October 16, 2026 1:05 pm

News

Young Fijians warned against delaying estate planning

Youths are being urged to make wills early, with the Fiji Public Trustee Corporation Limited warning that estate planning should not be delayed until later in life or until they accumulate significant assets.

October 16, 2026 1:03 pm

News

Children urged to adopt proper handwashing habits

Children are being encouraged to practise proper handwashing from an early age to reduce the spread of infectious diseases and protect public health.

October 16, 2026 1:00 pm

Rugby League

Fresh faces ready to shine for Fiji Bati

October 16, 2026 12:54 pm

Football

Vasconcellos extends stay with Bula FC

Lautoka-born defender Sterling Vasconcellos has become the first player to re-sign with Extra Bula FC ahead of the upcoming season.

October 16, 2026 12:45 pm