Entertainment

Disney, ABC sue FCC over threats to broadcast licenses

Disney (DIS.N), opens new tab and its ABC unit sued the Federal Communications Commission to block an early ​review of licenses for eight ABC stations, arguing that the Trump administration is trying to punish the network over its broadcast content.

August 19, 2026 10:10 am
 

World

Meta rejects claims it sought to hook children to Facebook, Instagram as landmark trial begins

Meta Platforms (META.O), opens new tab rejected accusations by U.S. states that it intentionally sought to addict children to its Facebook and Instagram platforms in pursuit of profit, at the start of a trial that could reshape ​some of the most popular apps on the planet.

August 19, 2026 10:06 am
 

News

OSC faces prosecutorial powers call

Public consultations on the review of the Online Safety Act have raised calls to grant the Online Safety Commission prosecutorial powers, as it currently holds only civil enforcement powers.

August 19, 2026 9:59 am
 

Fijian Election

Election bodies stand ready for election

The Electoral Commission and the Fijian Elections Office confirm they are ready to conduct the next general election at any time within the established election timeframe, under which the first possible election date was 07 August 2026 and the last possible election date being 06 February 2027.

August 19, 2026 9:55 am
 

Climate Change

Youths reject tokenism at climate talk

Pacific youth leaders are demanding faster emissions reductions and an accelerated transition away from fossil fuels, warning that stronger climate action is needed to protect vulnerable island communities.

August 19, 2026 9:50 am
 

News

Police CCTV network expands nationwide

Police are ramping up surveillance across Fiji, with 230 CCTV cameras planned for 50 sites along the Suva-Nausori corridor.

August 19, 2026 9:00 am
 

Sports

Lelean U19 resets sights on Deans final

Lelean Memorial School’s Under 19 side is refusing to get carried away by its semifinal success, with the focus now firmly on the Vodafone Super Deans final against Navatu Secondary School this Saturday.

August 19, 2026 8:09 am
 

News

Rokoralovo convicted of murder of Dr Isireli Biumaitotoya

Ratu Peceli Rokoralovo has been found guilty of murdering Dr Isireli Biumaitotoya, also known as Dr Leli Darling, following a trial in the Lautoka High Court.

August 19, 2026 7:31 am
 

News

Direct welfare aid replaces costly scheme

The Government says the social welfare insurance scheme was an inefficient use of public funds, with about $60 million paid in premiums over eight years but only $33.8 million paid out in claims.

August 19, 2026 7:27 am
 

News

Litter fines get tougher

Fiji is pairing a five-fold increase in littering fines with a stronger enforcement network, acknowledging that the previous system was weakened by low detection rates.

August 19, 2026 6:50 am
 

Sports

Marist U15 breaks final barrier

Marist Brothers High School Under-15 captain Augustin Gock is proud of his side’s progress in the Vodafone Super Deans, but says the job is far from finished after finally breaking into the national final.

August 19, 2026 6:49 am
 

Sports

Rewa one step closer to creating history

A huge moment for Fijian football is on the line later this afternoon, as Rewa faces 13-time champions Auckland FC, in the OFC Men’s Champions League semifinal.

August 19, 2026 6:48 am

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