Fijians will pay more for taxi services from next week after the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission approved a temporary fare increase due to rising global fuel prices.

Fiji needs to accelerate efforts to diversify its economy beyond tourism to better withstand global shocks, maintain sustainable growth, and strengthen foreign exchange earnings.

Climate change is exposing gaps in disaster preparedness among vulnerable communities in Fiji, according to National Disaster Risk Management Office Director Napolioni Boseiwaqa.

Brazil’s Neymar said he went to the dressing room and shed some tears alone following his return to the ​side after a gap of 981 days, coming on ‌in the second half during Wednesday’s 3-0 World Cup win over Scotland in Miami.

The Santa Rosa Netball Club will be aiming to defend its title at the USA National Championship and State League Rally later this year under a new name – Divine Fijians Santa Rosa Netball Club.

Strengthening social protection and expanding critical support services for vulnerable communities will be the Ministry for Women, Children and Social Protection’s key focus in the new financial year.

As Fiji approaches a new financial year, UNICEF is urging the government to prioritise investment in children.

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has reaffirmed Fiji’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with China following a meeting with Jiangsu Province Vice Governor Zhao Yan.

Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela.

James Bond bosses have reportedly narrowed down its shortlist of actors for the next round of auditions.

The government is expecting a decline in revenue as economic conditions slow, according to Finance Minister Esrom Immanuel.

Goundar Shipping Limited is calling on the government to provide relief for Fiji’s maritime sector in the upcoming National Budget, warning that rising operating costs are threatening the sustainability of the industry.