World

Benin government says armed forces foil coup attempt

Benin’s government said on Sunday its armed forces had foiled a coup attempt after a group of soldiers in the West African nation claimed on national television to have seized power.

December 8, 2025 9:07 am

News

EFL crews work to restore power

Power restoration work is underway across the Central Division after adverse weather caused multiple outages over the past 12 to 18 hours.

December 8, 2025 8:56 am

News

Seven police officers under investigation

The Fiji Police Force has clarified that seven, not eight, officers are under investigation in connection with a drug-related probe.

December 8, 2025 8:40 am

World

Netanyahu: Israel and Hamas near second phase of ceasefire

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that Israel and Hamas are “very shortly expected to move into the second phase of the ceasefire,” after Hamas returns the remains of the last hostage held in Gaza.

December 8, 2025 8:06 am

Entertainment

Sinners scores 17 nods, One Battle After Another earns 14

The gothic vampire period drama Sinners has topped the Critics’ Choice Movie Awards, securing 17 nods, followed by One Battle After Another with 14.

December 8, 2025 8:04 am

Rugby

Fiji claim Cape Town Sevens bronze

Fiji capped off their Cape Town Sevens campaign in style, defeating France 26–19 to secure third place in the men’s competition.

December 8, 2025 7:28 am

News

Fiji rejects budget-tourism race despite Bali pressure

Fiji will not cheapen its brand as a tourist destination.

December 8, 2025 7:20 am

News

Naivalarua urges whole-of-nation security approach

Security in Fiji can no longer be viewed as the sole duty of the Fiji Police Force but must involve every Fijian and every institution says Minister for Policing Iowane Naivalarua.

December 8, 2025 7:15 am

Sports

Hockey faces junior player drain to athletics

Fiji Hockey is working to stabilise its junior development pathway after losing a significant number of under-15 athletes to the peak athletics season, which overlaps with visiting international hockey tours.

December 8, 2025 7:10 am

News

Aging kava farmers can hinder growth says PS

The future of Fiji’s multimillion-dollar kava industry is under mounting pressure as new data reveals that the country’s farmers are aging rapidly, raising concerns about long-term production and labour availability.

December 8, 2025 7:00 am

News

95 percent surge in early childhood disability referrals

The Frank Hilton Organization has recorded a dramatic rise in early childhood referrals, signaling major progress in early identification and intervention for developmental challenges across the country.

December 8, 2025 6:55 am

Sports

Tearful Norris takes F1 title as Verstappen wins Abu Dhabi race

December 8, 2025 6:55 am