Court

Alleged murderer high during deadly attack

The Labasa High Court yesterday heard that the man accused of murdering a taxi driver at Waisali Hill in March last year was under the influence of marijuana at the time of the alleged attack.

August 20, 2025 6:36 am
 

News

LTA probes staff misconduct

The Land Transport Authority has recorded 95 cases of suspected misconduct involving both staff and the general public since 2017, as it strengthens efforts to improve internal controls and reduce corruption.

August 20, 2025 6:25 am
 

World

Trump says Putin may not want to make a deal on Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he hoped Russia’s Vladimir Putin would move forward on ending the war in Ukraine but conceded that the Kremlin leader may not want to make a deal at all, adding this would create a “rough situation” for Putin.

August 20, 2025 6:20 am
 

Business

Fiji begins consultation on new trade policy framework

The Ministry of Trade has launched national consultations for Fiji’s 2026–2035 Trade Policy Framework, marking a major step toward shaping the country’s future in global commerce.

August 20, 2025 6:18 am
 

News

Climate crisis affects nursing

Climate change is becoming a major factor affecting the work of nurses in Fiji and the Pacific.

August 20, 2025 6:04 am
 

Tennis

Alcaraz wins Cincinnati Open after ailing Sinner retires in final

Carlos Alcaraz won the Cincinnati Open after top seed Jannik Sinner retired as he was feeling unwell on Monday, raising concerns about the Italian’s fitness just days before he is due to begin the defence of his U.S. Open title.

August 20, 2025 5:46 am
 

Court

Stepfather convicted of rape

A man has been convicted of indecent assault and multiple counts of rape against his stepdaughter.

August 20, 2025 5:41 am
 

Athletics

Thompson out of sprint showdown with Lyles in Lausanne

Olympic silver medallist Kishane Thompson will not run in the 100 metres at the Lausanne Diamond League on Wednesday, with media reports citing shin discomfort as the reason for the Jamaican’s absence.

August 20, 2025 5:33 am
 

Business

Lautoka Market gets major upgrade

The Lautoka Market has undergone a major facelift, bringing much-needed relief to vendors and farmers who for years sold their produce under tarpaulins and harsh weather conditions.

August 20, 2025 5:33 am
 

World

Trump says US may provide air support to back a Ukraine peace deal

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he has ruled out putting U.S. troops on the ground in Ukraine, but said the United States might provide air support as part of a deal to end Russia’s war in the country.

August 20, 2025 4:16 am
 

Football

Labasa College out to defend IDC title

Labasa College is aiming to defend its U15 title at the Fiji Secondary Schools Inter-District Championship, fielding two teams this year.

August 19, 2025 8:36 pm
 

News

Supreme Court urged not to 'rewrite' Constitution

The lawyer representing the Fiji Law Society in his submission argued that the Supreme Court should not accept the state’s request to interpret the 2013 Constitution’s amendment provisions.

August 19, 2025 7:04 pm

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