News

New Gym, sports upgrades planned for Navosa youth

Navosa youth are expected to benefit from new sports and fitness opportunities through the construction of a gym facility and upgrades to recreational spaces aimed at promoting healthier lifestyles and reducing social issues among young people.

May 19, 2026 4:42 pm
 

Entertainment

'It's felt like homework': Why Star Wars went so wrong

The Mandalorian & Grogu is released this week and is set for the lowest opening weekend of any Star Wars film ever. With the TV shows also struggling, here’s why interest is waning.

May 19, 2026 4:30 pm
 

World

Pakistan sends 8,000 troops, jets to Saudi Arabia under defence pact

Pakistan has deployed 8,000 troops, a ​squadron of fighter jets and an air defence system to Saudi Arabia under a mutual defence pact, ramping up military cooperation with ‌Riyadh even as Islamabad serves as the main mediator in the Iran war.

May 19, 2026 4:00 pm
 

Netball

Fijians help grow netball in Santa Rosa and US

The rapid rise of netball in the Santa Rosa area is helping position the city as an emerging hub for the sport in the United States while strengthening cultural ties between the U.S. and Fiji.

May 19, 2026 3:45 pm
 

Athletics

Fiji athletes claim silver medals at Oceania Championships

Team Fiji athletes Ebenezer Saukuru and Iosefo Rakesa delivered impressive performances at the 2026 Oceania Athletics Championships in Darwin, Australia, winning silver medals in their respective javelin events.

May 19, 2026 3:09 pm
 

World

DOJ sets up $1.8b fund after Trump withdraws IRS lawsuit

U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration on Monday created a nearly $1.8 billion fund to compensate victims of political “weaponization” to settle a ​lawsuit Trump had filed against his own government over the alleged mishandling of his tax records.

May 19, 2026 3:06 pm
 

Entertainment

NSW inquiry considers free public transport for live music access

For someone living in Richmond, more than 60 kilometres north-west of Sydney’s CBD, a night out gigging in the city ends at about midnight to comfortably get the last train home.

May 19, 2026 3:01 pm
 

Entertainment

Swatch adopts product drop strategy with new Royal Pop launch

Swiss watchmaker Swatch (UHR.S), opens new tab and luxury partner Audemars Piguet are betting big on a Gen Z “product drop” culture – buzzy, often limited launches that have helped spur sales from Labubu dolls and Nike trainers to Popeyes chicken.

May 19, 2026 2:30 pm
 

World

Japan ready to act on yen volatility without raising US yields

Japan stands ready to act against excessive foreign exchange volatility at any ​time, while ensuring that any yen-buying, dollar-selling intervention is conducted in a way ‌that avoids pushing up U.S. Treasury yields, officials said on Monday.

May 19, 2026 2:10 pm
 

News

Municipal Elections plan in limbo

The fate of Fiji’s long-awaited municipal elections remains unclear, with the Government refusing to give a clear commitment on whether the polls will proceed as scheduled.

May 19, 2026 1:13 pm
 

Football

No transfer for Bula FC players next month

The local Bula FC players will strengthen their district teams at the upcoming BiC Fiji FACT as they’re not eligible to make a move in the mid-season transfer window next month.

May 19, 2026 1:11 pm
 

News

FCCC justifies April fuel pricing changes

The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission has today defended its fuel pricing methodology, saying adjustments made during the April pricing cycle were necessary to protect consumers amid unprecedented global fuel market volatility.

May 19, 2026 1:07 pm

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