Allied talk of sending European peacekeeping forces to protect Ukraine as part of a possible peace deal with Russia has sparked a backlash in Germany, a country still scarred by its militaristic Nazi past, even if the prospect remains remote.

In an effort to improve hygiene practices among schoolchildren and reduce the spread of preventable diseases, Ocean Soaps (a division of Punjas Group) has launched a new hand washing initiative across the Western Division.

The Methodist Church is facing a sharp decline in membership across more than 20 divisions.

Suva Grammar School may have missed out on the highly anticipated Under-18 Vodafone Deans final this year, but their younger grades are showing the school’s rugby future is in strong hands.

The Coalition Government is intensifying action against derelict vessels that pose environmental and safety risks.

Proud mother, Ilisabeta Bosco, travelled all the way from Taveuni to Suva to see her daughter, Lani Bosco, chase her netball dreams.

International aid groups say they have not yet been able to deliver shelter materials to Gaza despite Israeli authorities saying they have lifted restrictions on such supplies, and warn that further delays could cause more Palestinian deaths.

Fiji and Papua New Guinea are boosting trade and investment ties to strengthen Pacific economic integration.

With the review of the century-old Public Health Act 1935 underway, a health expert is urging the government to introduce significantly harsher penalties for public health infringements.

Fijiana coach Ioan Cunningham has challenged his side to ‘continue their growth’ as they prepare for their Women’s Rugby World Cup opener.

South Sea Cruises has unveiled the $14 million Yasawa Flyer III, a new high-capacity vessel set to strengthen tourism and community links across the Yasawa Islands.

A 19-year-old has been remanded after being accused of damaging a Lord Hanuman statue at a prayer house in Naduna, Labasa earlier this week.