Budget 2026-2027

Tuicolo raises concerns over billion-dollar budget deficit

Opposition MP Alipate Tuicolo has questioned the sustainability of the 2026–2027 National Budget, highlighting that the government’s projected $1 billion fiscal deficit amounts to about 7 percent of the country’s gross domestic product.

July 15, 2026 7:32 am
 

Education

Training levy changes support long-term workforce planning

The Tertiary Scholarships and Loans Service has welcomed the government’s decision to restore 60 percent of the one percent training levy towards skills development, stating that this is an important step in preparing the future workforce.

July 15, 2026 7:31 am
 

Health

Vanua Levu's first community NCD centre opens in Nacula

A new community-led initiative aimed at tackling Fiji’s growing non-communicable disease crisis has been launched in Labasa with the opening of the first NCD Wellness Screening Centre in Vanua Levu.

July 15, 2026 7:30 am
 

Sports

Government boosts sports funding ahead of Pacific Games

The government has committed millions of dollars towards sports development, athlete preparation, and international competition as Fiji builds towards the 2027 Pacific Games in Tahiti.

July 15, 2026 7:30 am
 

Rugby

Tawake travels far to support his sister

Tawake Tanikorolevu was more than happy to make the four-hour journey from his village in the highlands of Naitasiri to Nausori to support his sister as she competed in the Ranadi Cup competition.

July 15, 2026 7:25 am
 

News

Fiji’s overseas debt burden grows

Foreign investors now hold a larger financial position in Fiji than Fiji holds overseas.

July 15, 2026 6:14 am
 

News

Multi-Ethnic grant application to open soon

More than 750 community-based organisations have benefited from the Ministry for Multi-Ethnic Affairs’ Grant Programme over the past two financial years, with applications for the next funding round set to open soon.

July 15, 2026 6:11 am
 

Court

Cilicewa murder judgment deferred to next Friday

The man accused of murdering his de facto partner, Shabreen Shain Ali, in September last year will now learn his fate next Friday after the High Court deferred its judgment.

July 15, 2026 6:09 am
 

World

Trump administration launches effort to isolate International Criminal Court

The Trump administration is launching an effort to dismantle what it calls the threat ‌to U.S. sovereignty by the International Criminal Court, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday.

July 14, 2026 5:49 pm
 

Entertainment

California-led states sue to block Paramount’s $110 billion Warner Bros Discovery deal

California and 11 states sued to block Paramount’s (PSKY.O), opens new tab $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros.

July 14, 2026 5:45 pm
 

Football

Labasa targets another crucial win in Round 14

The race for the Extra Premier League title and top-eight positions continues this weekend with a full slate of Round 14 matches across the country.

July 14, 2026 5:15 pm
 

Sports

Second win for Northland

Northland has continued its unbeaten run in the Vodafone Vanua Championship following a 21-13 victory over Northern Bulls in Nausori today.

July 14, 2026 5:14 pm

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