The Ministry of Health has recorded an increase in acute viral illnesses or flu-like infections and is continuously monitoring the number of cases in each division.

The government is taking steps to improve water supply across Taveuni with major investments in rural water schemes.

Far too little aid is reaching Gaza nearly four weeks after a ceasefire, humanitarian agencies said on Tuesday, as hunger persists with winter approaching and old tents start to fray following Israel’s devastating two-year offensive.

Merchant Finance Limited’s zero-deposit housing initiative is making strong progress, with approximately 40 customers already approved for home loans.

Caritas Australia has highlighted the need for stronger awareness and understanding of Fiji’s National Safeguarding Policy at the community level, as many people in rural and grassroots settings remain unaware of the government’s protection framework against harassment, sexual exploitation, and abuse.

The death toll from Typhoon Kalmaegi in the Philippines hit 46 on Tuesday, officials said, including six crew of a military helicopter that crashed during the powerful storm that unleashed heavy rains and floods across the central region.

The Reserve Bank of Fiji and partners have launched Fiji’s Sustainable Finance Roadmap to align the nation’s financial system with its climate goals and the Sustainable Development Goals.

England full-back Freddie Steward is in doubt for Saturday’s test against the Fiji Water Flying Fijians after suffering a hand injury in their 25–7 win over Australia.

Erling Haaland has played down comparisons between himself and modern footballing greats Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, saying “no-one” will get close to their goalscoring records.

The Fiji Achievement in Media Excellence (FAME) Awards 2025 will be held on the 6th of next month, at the Novotel Lami Convention & Entertainment Centre.

World number one Aryna Sabalenka earned a 6-4 2-6 6-3 win over Jessica Pegula, while defending champion Coco Gauff put on a clinical performance to beat Jasmine Paolini 6-3 6-2 and eliminate the Italian in Riyadh on Tuesday.

Fiji is taking major steps to strengthen its organic agriculture sector through the development of a National Organic Policy and Action Plan, the Minister for Agriculture and Waterways, Tomasi Tunabuna, told Parliament this week.