World

Police shift fasting Indian activist to hospital against his will

Authorities in India’s capital Delhi ​moved social activist Sonam Wangchuk to hospital against his wish, after his condition worsened on the 21st day of a ‌hunger strike launched to demand the resignation of the federal education minister.

July 19, 2026 10:59 am
 

Entertainment

Fashion designer Olivier Rousteing joins Rabanne

Fashion designer Olivier ​Rousteing, who ‌left Balmain last year, is joining ​Puig-owned (PUIGb.MC), brand ​Rabanne, he wrote on ⁠his Instagram ​account.

July 19, 2026 9:18 am
 

World

Cuban dissident artist arrives in US after five years

Cuban dissident artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara arrived in the United States after completing a five-year prison sentence on the communist-run island.

July 19, 2026 8:23 am
 

Health

MoH enforces strict rural postings for new doctors

Health Minister Atonio Lalabalavu says the ministry is strictly posting new doctors to rural and maritime facilities to strengthen primary healthcare.

July 19, 2026 8:20 am
 

Business

Opposition rejects tourism tax burden on industry

The Opposition says it supports government assistance for Fiji Airways but has rejected a proposed five percent tourism services tax, arguing that the burden of financing the national airline should not fall almost entirely on the tourism sector.

July 19, 2026 8:14 am
 

Business

Tourism targets higher standards

Fiji’s tourism sector must focus on service quality, workforce skills, and inclusiveness as the industry grows.

July 19, 2026 8:10 am
 

News

Separate duty for liqueurs

Liqueurs will be subject to a separate excise duty category under proposed amendments aimed at improving the administration of Fiji’s excise tax regime.

July 19, 2026 8:07 am
 

Sports

Young Fijian referee honoured by NZ Rugby

Thirteen-year-old Fijian referee Vaibhavi Deo was given a special opportunity by New Zealand Rugby and Rugby Australia during the All Blacks’ Test match against Ireland at Eden Park in Auckland yesterday.

July 19, 2026 7:53 am
 

Rugby

Flying Fijians fade after fast start

The Fiji Water Flying Fijians Nations Championship campaign ended in defeat as Scotland overturned a halftime deficit to win 33–17 in the final round clash.

July 19, 2026 3:08 am
 

Football

Fiji clinch group A with convincing win

Fiji secured first place in Group A and advanced to the semi-finals of the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship after a commanding 3-0 victory over Papua New Guinea in a decisive group-stage clash.

July 18, 2026 8:35 pm
 

Sports

Close contests highlight Vanua round three

Round Three of the Vodafone Vanua Championship delivered several closely contested encounters across the country today, with Macuata, Ra, Northland, Serua and Ovalau emerging victorious in the senior competition.

July 18, 2026 5:53 pm
 

News

Resort developer rejects landowner’s claims

The dispute over the future of the Vatulele Island Resort has taken a new turn, with the resort leaseholder rejecting claims by landowners that the lease should be terminated and the land returned.

July 18, 2026 5:05 pm

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