World

US government shutdown puts tax credit programs at risk

President Donald Trump’s mass firings of federal workers during the second-longest government shutdown in U.S. history could hamper implementation of two tax incentives made permanent in his massive tax-cut and spending bill meant to boost investment in low-income communities.

October 23, 2025 7:43 am
 

Rugby

Fijian Warriors match gate takings to be donated to FCS

Shop N Save Supermarket Fijian Warriors coach Cohen Politini says today’s match against the Australian Country’s Stockman is part of the team’s social responsibility, using rugby as a platform to raise cancer awareness.

October 23, 2025 7:26 am
 

News

Former Politician recalls coup experience at TRC

Former Minister for Sports Rajesh Singh has shared a deeply personal account of survival, loss, and resilience during one of Fiji’s most turbulent chapters, the 1987 coup.

October 23, 2025 7:20 am
 

Rugby League

Tunimakubu honoured to represent Fiji Bati

Kaiviti Silktails captain and Fiji Bati rookie, Gabriel Tunimakubu, says wearing the national jersey is a moment of pride and deep meaning as he awaits his debut in this year’s Pacific Bowl Championship.

October 23, 2025 7:17 am
 

News

Small businesses raise concerns over proposed maternity leave

Small businesses are raising concerns over proposed changes to maternity leave under the Employment Relations Bill.

October 23, 2025 7:16 am
 

Football

Real Madrid, Chelsea, Bayern, Liverpool shine in Champions League

Jude Bellingham scored his first goal since June as Real Madrid saw off a dogged Juventus this morning to maintain their 100% record in this season’s Champions League with a 1-0 victory at the Santiago Bernabeu.

October 23, 2025 7:10 am
 

Health

North trending cases spark push for early cancer screening

Cervical cancer remains one of the leading causes of death among women in the Northern Division, with Labasa Hospital recording 19 cases last year alone, and the youngest patient was just 28 years old.

October 23, 2025 7:08 am
 

Climate Change

Calls for urgent climate response

The worsening climate crisis is testing the survival of small island nations and exposing deep humanitarian challenges that demand urgent global action.

October 23, 2025 7:00 am
 

Sports

Rabuka opens new FLIPS gym, calls for a healthier civil service

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has officially opened a new gymnasium at the Fiji Learning Institute for Public Service (FLIPS), calling it a symbol of Fiji’s commitment to building a stronger, healthier, and more resilient civil service.

October 23, 2025 6:00 am
 

Basketball

Jimmy Butler III, Warriors down LeBron James-less Lakers in opener

Jimmy Butler III scored 31 points and Stephen Curry added 23 as the visiting Golden State Warriors opened the season with a 119-109 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday.

October 23, 2025 5:56 am
 

News

Skilled forestry graduates to strengthen sustainable timber practices in the North

Forty-four participants graduated from a comprehensive training program on tree harvesting and portable sawmill operations last week in the North.

October 23, 2025 5:55 am
 

News

Rakiraki communities lead road maintenance and earn livelihoods

The Vegetation Control Works Initiative has started along Volivoli Circular Road in Rakiraki, giving local communities a leading role in maintaining the roads they use daily.

October 23, 2025 5:46 am

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