The erosion of traditional structures has contributed to the rise in social issues such as drug abuse, poverty, and violence, according to Great Council of Chiefs Chair Ratu Viliame Seruvakula.

The new moon has been sighted.

Defending champions of the Fiji Secondary Schools Rugby League, Naitasiri Secondary School began their title defense with a 26-8 victory over Bua Secondary School in the eastern zone competition today.

The Ministry of iTaukei Affairs is urging indigenous resource owners to seek out opportunities within various Itaukei institutions to help develop their resources and generate income.

The government acknowledges that despite ongoing reforms, more work is needed to improve essential services.

Jimson Abana’s clinical hat-trick powered Extra Supermarket Labasa FC to a resounding 6-0 win over Tavua FC in the Extra Premier League week two fixture at Subrail Park today.

Drug-related offences in correctional facilities topped the discussion list between the Corrections Service and the Police Force.

Ukraine’s president had been hoping to leave the White House on Friday after positive talks with Donald Trump, capped with the signing of a minerals deal giving the US a real stake in his country’s future, if not an outright security guarantee.

The ACT Brumbies have fallen painfully short once again in another high-scoring Super Rugby Pacific thriller in Hamilton.

Stalwart top-order batsman Daryl Mitchell has declared himself fit to face India in New Zealand’s final Champions Trophy group match after missing the win over Bangladesh on Monday because of illness.

Protesters hurled petrol bombs and set fire to trash cans in Athens on Friday as hundreds of thousands of Greeks went on strike and took to the streets in nationwide demonstrations on the second anniversary of the country’s deadliest train crash.

Lionel Messi said his decision to join Major League Soccer club Inter Miami as a free agent was fuelled by his struggles at Paris St Germain, describing it as a period he “didn’t enjoy”.