One fatality has been confirmed following a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Vanuatu’s capital Port Vila this afternoon.

A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake rocked Vanuatu, leaving the capital city and surrounding areas reeling from significant damage, casualties, and disrupted services.

Australian and New Zealand experts say while not all major earthquakes will trigger tsunamis, the one in Vanuatu today is expected to have caused significant structural damage due to its depth.

Tourism Fiji Chief Executive Brent Hill is urging prospective visitors to continue with their travel plans to Fiji, particularly during the peak holiday season.

The Board of Inquiry tasked to investigate the death of boxer, Ubayd Haider, has hit a roadblock after fight officials lawyered up.

In a bid to address Fiji’s essential medicine supply issues, Pacific Specialist Hospital is establishing a pharmaceutical manufacturing plant to improve access to vital drugs.

Fiji continues to struggle with vaccine hesitancy, which has been made worse by misinformation and disinformation, particularly regarding COVID-19 and the Human Papillomavirus (HPV).

Jamie Foxx required stitches after getting hit in the face with a glass while celebrating his birthday at a restaurant in Beverly Hills, California, a representative for the actor told the Los Angeles Times.

Australian basketball player, Gigi Leed, is glad to be in Fiji with her team.

The Fiji Architects Association is looking at ways to boost the number of local architects in the country.

A 15-year-old girl opened fire in a Wisconsin school classroom on Tuesday, fatally shooting a fellow student and a teacher and wounding six other people before killing herself with the handgun, police said.

New Zealand beat England by 423 runs after lunch on the fourth day of the third test in Hamilton today to claim a consolation victory.