Pacific leadership responsibilities and the cost of overseas travel have prompted continued participation in key regional meetings, says Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka.

Pacific nations are calling for stronger legal safeguards and ethical recruitment practices as labour migration across the region continues to increase.

For Archana Devi, returning to the classroom after 19 years was more than just a continuation of her education; it was a chance to fulfill a dream deferred by family responsibilities.

Twenty-eight auxiliary firefighters graduated today from the Suva National Fire Station in Walu Bay after successfully completing five weeks of intensive training.

Students at the Fiji National University in Labasa have been encouraged to never forget their roots, culture and traditions while embracing the identity and values passed down from their Girmit ancestors.

Russian forces have launched attacks in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk ‌region, killing at least six people, after the expiry of a US-mediated ceasefire.

Swire Shipping Fijian Drua Head Coach Glen Jackson has named a strong side for their Round 14 clash against the NSW Waratahs at the HFC Bank Stadium in Suva, marking the club’s final home game of the 2026 Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific season.

The Cannes Film Festival officially started on Tuesday ‌night with a more muted tone than in years past, with fewer A-list Hollywood celebrities on the red carpet and politics largely absent from the opening ceremony speeches.

A 32-year-old man is accused of a violent domestic attack. He allegedly struck his de facto partner with firewood and poured boiling water over her body. The case is among several serious High Court filings in April 2026.

The Ministry of Health and Medical Services is stepping up efforts to protect community health in the Lau Group through regular inspections and strict enforcement of food safety and hygiene standards.

Saudi Arabia launched numerous, unpublicized strikes on Iran in retaliation for attacks carried out in the kingdom during the Middle East war, two Western officials briefed on the matter and two Iranian officials said.

Families in Vanuakula Village, Naitasiri, are being encouraged to take ownership of waste management after a community clean-up and awareness program aimed at promoting healthier living and environmental responsibility.