Athletics

Fiji athletes claim silver medals at Oceania Championships

Team Fiji athletes Ebenezer Saukuru and Iosefo Rakesa delivered impressive performances at the 2026 Oceania Athletics Championships in Darwin, Australia, winning silver medals in their respective javelin events.

May 19, 2026 3:09 pm
 

World

DOJ sets up $1.8b fund after Trump withdraws IRS lawsuit

U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration on Monday created a nearly $1.8 billion fund to compensate victims of political “weaponization” to settle a ​lawsuit Trump had filed against his own government over the alleged mishandling of his tax records.

May 19, 2026 3:06 pm
 

Entertainment

NSW inquiry considers free public transport for live music access

For someone living in Richmond, more than 60 kilometres north-west of Sydney’s CBD, a night out gigging in the city ends at about midnight to comfortably get the last train home.

May 19, 2026 3:01 pm
 

Entertainment

Swatch adopts product drop strategy with new Royal Pop launch

Swiss watchmaker Swatch (UHR.S), opens new tab and luxury partner Audemars Piguet are betting big on a Gen Z “product drop” culture – buzzy, often limited launches that have helped spur sales from Labubu dolls and Nike trainers to Popeyes chicken.

May 19, 2026 2:30 pm
 

World

Japan ready to act on yen volatility without raising US yields

Japan stands ready to act against excessive foreign exchange volatility at any ​time, while ensuring that any yen-buying, dollar-selling intervention is conducted in a way ‌that avoids pushing up U.S. Treasury yields, officials said on Monday.

May 19, 2026 2:10 pm
 

News

Municipal Elections plan in limbo

The fate of Fiji’s long-awaited municipal elections remains unclear, with the Government refusing to give a clear commitment on whether the polls will proceed as scheduled.

May 19, 2026 1:13 pm
 

Football

No transfer for Bula FC players next month

The local Bula FC players will strengthen their district teams at the upcoming BiC Fiji FACT as they’re not eligible to make a move in the mid-season transfer window next month.

May 19, 2026 1:11 pm
 

News

FCCC justifies April fuel pricing changes

The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission has today defended its fuel pricing methodology, saying adjustments made during the April pricing cycle were necessary to protect consumers amid unprecedented global fuel market volatility.

May 19, 2026 1:07 pm
 

World

Putin visits Beijing for talks with Xi on energy and partnership

Russia says it has “very serious expectations” for President Vladimir Putin’s trip to China this week.

May 19, 2026 1:03 pm
 

Entertainment

In war‑scarred Gaza, brides turn to refurbished wedding dresses

In a small sewing workshop in southern ​Gaza, Nisreen Al‑Rantisi pulls fabric from a pile and reshapes worn wedding dresses, trying to keep ‌a fading tradition alive amid war and soaring costs.

May 19, 2026 1:03 pm
 

Sports

Kolitapa and Amram to feature at Youth Olympics

Merewalesi Kolitapa and Norman Amram will be representing Fiji to the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Senegal later this year.

May 19, 2026 1:00 pm
 

News

Fuel crisis, climate risks squeeze Pacific fiscal space

Pacific nations are being warned that surging global fuel prices, escalating Middle East tensions and worsening climate pressures are tightening government finances and pushing up the cost of living across the region, with growth expected to slow further.

May 19, 2026 12:57 pm

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