McDonald’s Fijian Drua Women head coach Mike Legge commended the contributions of Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s players Atelaite Buna and Verenaisi Bari following their strong performances in last weekend’s win over the Brumbies.

The 2026-27 national budget, themed “a responsible budget for a sustainable future,” has arrived at a critical crossroads for Fiji.

The government will introduce a new Postgraduate Diploma Scholarship Scheme as part of efforts to strengthen skills development and address critical labour market shortages.

Members of the Fiji National Provident Fund are set to receive a 9.5 percent interest credit by the end of the month after the Fund reported a strong financial performance with more than $1.2 billion in investment income for the 2026 financial year.

Hotels, tour operators, and cruise operators will be required to contribute towards supporting Fiji Airways through a new temporary tourism services tax announced in the 2026–2027 National Budget.

The government has allocated $647 million to the health sector in the 2026-2027 National Budget, with funding aimed at improving hospitals, expanding healthcare services and addressing major health challenges.

The Ministry of Public Works, Meteorological Services and Transport has been given an additional $21 million in the new financial year.

Ivory Coast recorded a 2–0 victory over Curaçao in their FIFA World Cup Group E clash, ending Curaçao’s hopes of progressing to the round of 32.

Ecuador produced a strong comeback to defeat Germany 2–1 in their FIFA World Cup group clash, securing a place in the knockout stages.

From the quiet village of Salia in Tunuloa, Cakaudrove, on the island of Vanua Levu, George Ting describes himself simply as “a typical village boy.” But behind those humble words lies a powerful story of sacrifice, resilience, and unwavering determination.

Ba FC knows what to expect this weekend when they take on defending champions Labasa in the semi-final of the BiC Fiji FACT.

The coalition government’s 2026-27 National Budget should focus on what’s within its control, as predictability works well for any government.