Business

Abilities drive festive craft business in Labasa

The National Council for Persons with Disabilities in the Northern Division is gearing up for the festive season with a collection of handmade craft products designed for events, functions, and home décor.

December 5, 2025 7:07 am
 

Rugby

Evans reflects on Drua highs as tenure ends

Swire Shipping Fijian Drua CEO Mark Evans says some of the biggest moments of his three-year tenure were forged under stadium lights, in front of packed home crowds and against some of Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific’s giants.

December 5, 2025 7:00 am
 

Rugby

Byrne targets depth as Fiji plan for Rugby World Cup

The Fiji Water Flying Fijians are turning their focus to long-term planning as the 2027 Rugby World Cup format introduces a shorter three-match pool stage followed by a Round of 16, increasing the importance of player management and squad depth.

December 5, 2025 6:54 am
 

Cricket

Australia's Lyon angry at being dropped for second Ashes test

Australia spinner Nathan Lyon made no secret of his disappointment with being dropped for the second Ashes test in Brisbane, saying he had not yet been able to bring himself to speak to selectors about the decision.

December 5, 2025 6:00 am
 

Rugby

Etzebeth handed 12-week ban for intentional contact with eye area

Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth has been suspended for 12 weeks.

December 5, 2025 5:33 am
 

News

Trademark Bill will stop misuse of iTaukei cultural identity: Vasu

Minister for iTaukei Affairs Ifereimi Vasu says the Trademarks (Amendment) Bill 2025 is a key step toward preventing the misuse and commercialisation of iTaukei cultural expressions.

December 5, 2025 5:21 am
 

News

New E-Plan system slashes land approval times

The government is modernising its land administration with the launch of Phase Two of the e-plan lodgement system.

December 5, 2025 5:17 am
 

News

PSH Hospitals becomes surprise hotspot for global medical talent

PSH Hospitals is emerging as a training destination for international doctors, with young Australian clinician Dr. Dylan Foskett the latest to join its growing cardiac program.

December 5, 2025 5:09 am
 

News

Fiji's health system set for biggest upgrade in Pacific

Fiji is set to gain faster, more affordable, and more effective development support under a new global financing model launched by the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank.

December 4, 2025 6:15 pm
 

News

7,000 seedlings mark start of The Wonderful Company’s farm plan

The Wonderful Company, parent company of FIJI Water has taken a major step in its agricultural expansion, with the first batch of seedlings arriving in Waiqele, Vanua Levu.

December 4, 2025 6:12 pm
 

World

France criticizes French journalist's seven-year jail sentence in Algeria

The French government criticized the decision by an Algerian court to uphold a seven-year jail sentence for French journalist Christophe Gleizes despite its efforts to convince Algerian authorities to change the verdict.

December 4, 2025 6:00 pm
 

World

Pentagon review faults Hegseth over Signal messages on Yemen strikes

A Pentagon investigation has faulted U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for using Signal on his personal device to transmit sensitive information about planned strikes in Yemen, saying it could have endangered U.S. troops if intercepted, two people familiar with the document said.

December 4, 2025 5:00 pm

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