Fiji Airways investment in the Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa and its flight routes and frequency are in the spotlight, says Finance Ministry Permanent Secretary Shiri Gounder.

Finance Minister Esrom Immanuel has defended Fiji’s projected fiscal deficit of around 7 per cent of GDP, insisting the level of borrowing is responsible given extraordinary global and domestic economic pressures.

ANZ Senior Pacific Economist, Dr Kishti Sen, says the 2026-27 National Budget assumed a worst-case set of economic assumptions to project revenue.

The 2026-27 National Budget has a clear philosophy behind it to pare back operating expenditures over time to reduce the deficit.

Residents of Levuka have called on the Coalition Government to address long-standing infrastructure, health and service delivery challenges facing the old capital.

Although the Labasa Mill has opened for the 2026 crushing season, the slow pace of harvesting is leaving cane transport operators without work.

The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its partnership with Fiji as the country celebrated its 250th anniversary of independence.

SportsWorld Fiji Under 20 head coach Tui Osbourne has highlighted discipline and accuracy as key focus areas ahead of their second pool match against Australia at the Junior World Championship tonight.

Hekari Women FC scored three late goals to secure a 3-1 victory over Ba Women FC in their Group A match of the OFC Women’s Champions League 2026 at the National Stadium in Honiara.

The amended laws of the International Football Association Board will be implemented by the Fiji Football Association from this weekend’s Extra Premier League fixtures.

England national football team are through to the FIFA World Cup last 16 after captain Harry Kane scored twice in a dramatic 2-1 comeback win over DR Congo national football team this morning.

Fiji Airways has introduced a series of cost-cutting measures amid rising global aviation pressures and escalating operational expenses.