World

At least 70 killed in capsize of migrant boat off West Africa

At least 70 people were killed when a boat carrying migrants capsized off the coast of West Africa, Gambia’s foreign affairs ministry said late on Friday, in one of the deadliest accidents in recent years along a popular migration route to Europe.

August 30, 2025 3:41 pm
 

News

Youth urged to find strength in creativity

Minister for Local Government Maciu Nalumisa, this morning, encouraged young people of Raiwai and Raiwaqa to channel their energy into creativity, self-expression, and discipline.

August 30, 2025 2:57 pm
 

Rugby

Piutau leads Tonga in Pacific Nations Cup match against Fiji

Tonga has confirmed key changes to their starting line-up just before today’s Pacific Nations Cup clash against the Flying Fijians in Suva.

August 30, 2025 2:44 pm
 

Rugby

Police Blues clinch 4th straight Escott Shield

The Police Blues Rugby side has retained the Suva Rugby Union’s FMF Escott Shield for the 4th year in a row after beating Navy Rugby 30-17 in the final this afternoon.

August 30, 2025 2:35 pm
 

World

Jailed Bolivian civic leader Pumari ordered to house arrest

Marco Pumari, the former leader of Bolivia’s Civic Committee of Potosi, has been released from prison and ordered to house arrest after nearly four years behind bars without a trial, local media reported on Friday.

August 30, 2025 2:02 pm
 

Rugby

Fijiana XV blending signature flair with new expertise

In the wake of their opening loss to Canada at the Women’s Rugby World Cup, the Vodafone Fijiana XV is focusing on a new week and a fresh start.

August 30, 2025 12:58 pm
 

News

Major ports to have container scanners

Work is underway to enhance our border security with the introduction of container x-ray scanning facilities aimed at curbing drug trafficking and transnational crime.

August 30, 2025 12:55 pm
 

News

Practical support brings dignity to final goodbyes

For years, families attending funerals at the Ra Christian Cemetery in Rakiraki have faced the same struggle: no washroom facilities.

August 30, 2025 12:46 pm
 

Football

Last chance to qualify for the 2026 FIFA U17 World Cup

As Fiji’s under-16 boys football side prepares to face Papua New Guinea in the 3rd place play-off in the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship, it will be their last chance to qualify for the 2026 FIFA U-17 World Cup.

August 30, 2025 12:42 pm
 

News

Rural water projects depend on proper applications

Many communities in Fiji’s Northern Division still lack access to clean and safe water, the Ministry for Rural and Maritime Development has confirmed.

August 30, 2025 12:37 pm
 

Entertainment

Major weight loss for role took toll on Orlando Bloom

Actor Orlando Bloom has revealed losing more than 20kg for his latest film role left him battling exhaustion, paranoia and intrusive thoughts.

August 30, 2025 12:34 pm
 

World

Most Trump tariffs are not legal, US appeals court rules

A divided U.S. appeals court ruled on Friday that most of Donald Trump’s tariffs are illegal, undercutting the Republican president’s use of the levies as a key international economic policy tool.

August 30, 2025 12:30 pm

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