The enduring educational and cultural partnership between India and Fiji was celebrated last night at the Suva Civic Centre.

Despite suffering a heavy defeat to the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua in their pre-season clash at Churchill Park in Lautoka yesterday, Skipper Select captain Sakiusa Vosayaco said he was proud of his team’s effort and commitment.

The Extra Supermarket Bula FC side now sits at third place in the OFC Pro League competition.

Law enforcement agencies are being urged to act confidently and decisively at sea as Fiji intensifies efforts to intercept drug trafficking and transnational crime.

Women-led businesses driving climate action are being urged to step forward and apply for the WIN Convention’s Green Star Awards.

The Fijian Teachers Association Co-operative Thrift Limited received a new excavator that will help them deliver essential housing, agricultural and forestry projects for teachers and surrounding communities.

Proposals are underway to establish a Kava Council to regulate local kava prices. This follows concerns from farmers regarding price fluctuations, which often impact growers more significantly than middlemen or producers.

The government has urged Fijian workers travelling overseas under labour mobility schemes to protect their families and honour their employment contracts.

The Fiji Bureau of Statistics has appointed Apisalome Tamani as Acting Chief Executive, effective from February 4, 2026.

Fiji and the People’s Republic of China have reaffirmed their long-standing partnership, with both sides signalling intentions to deepen cooperation as the two countries approach 51 years of diplomatic relations.

After claiming top honors at the Vulaca Championship last week, the Suva Volleyball Association has now shifted its focus to the upcoming Vanua Challenge next month.

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has confirmed that Youth and Sports Minister Jese Saukuru has been summoned to a one-on-one meeting following questions surrounding his official travel to New Zealand and wider issues linked to the Fiji Sports Council.