The 2026 sugar crushing season in Labasa is officially underway, with the first 25 cane bins transported by locomotive arriving at the Fiji Sugar Corporation’s Labasa Mill this afternoon.

Concerns over strike action by Lautoka cane farmers this crushing season emerged after no cane deliveries were recorded at the mill this morning.

Former Fiji Medical Association President Dr. Alipate Vakamocea says Fiji’s doctors are among the highest-paid in the South Pacific, with strong remuneration significantly reducing overseas migration.

Today marks another milestone as the Fijian Broadcasting Corporation celebrates its 72nd birthday, reflecting on decades of growth, innovation and service to the people of Fiji.

SportsWorld Fiji Under 20 head coach Tui Osbourne has highlighted the leadership influence of France based forward Setareki Turagacoke within the squad as preparations continue for their second group game of the Junior World Championship.

Queensland legend Greg Inglis has questioned New South Wales’ chances of winning the State of Origin series decider, suggesting the Blues may need “divine intervention” to overturn the odds.

Mexico has secured their place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 after a convincing 2–0 victory over Ecuador.

Minister for Defence and Veterans Affairs Pio Tikoduadua has expressed strong support for the reappointment of Major General Ro Jone Kalouniwai as Commander of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces when his first five-year term expires later this year.

The Fiji Sugar Corporation has dismissed claims that employees were denied entry to its mills or that mill gates had been locked, describing the allegations as false.

Secondary school students in Suva are calling for discipline to start at home rather than through the reintroduction of corporal punishment in schools.

Fiji is calling on world leaders to treat climate action and sustainable development as a single global agenda, warning that lasting progress depends on integrated solutions.

The Fiji Football Association has confirmed that a pre-match ritual performed by a Ba player did not breach any football regulations following widespread discussion online.