Education

Scholarships limited to accredited programmes

Government scholarships will only fund students enrolled in accredited tertiary programmes under a new partnership between the Tertiary Scholarships and Loans Service and the Fiji Higher Education Commission.

July 8, 2026 5:22 pm
 

News

FNU launches regional agricultural extension hub

A new institute at the Fiji National University is expected to strengthen the connection between agricultural research and practical solutions for farming communities.

July 8, 2026 5:18 pm
 

Pacific Islands

Australia push for Pacific to unite for China message

Australia wants the Pacific region to band together and send China a “strong message” following its missile launch into the region.

July 8, 2026 4:23 pm
 

World

Volunteers bury quake victims in western Venezuela cemetery

At the La Esperanza cemetery in western Venezuela, local volunteers have been digging graves ​for victims of the country’s devastating twin earthquakes last month, unloading coffins and helping families search for loved ones.

July 8, 2026 3:40 pm
 

Fire

House fires surge, NFA sounds alarm

The National Fire Authority is sounding the alarm over a rise in residential fires across Fiji following a blaze that badly damaged a vacant home in Ba.

July 8, 2026 3:00 pm
 

Court

Police officer jailed for failed court appearance

A police officer has been remanded in custody after failing to appear at the Magistrates ‘ Court in Suva yesterday.

July 8, 2026 2:57 pm
 

World

NATO leaders press Trump on alliance commitment at Ankara summit

NATO’s European leaders aim to convince Donald Trump on Wednesday to re-commit to the military ​alliance at a summit in Ankara after the U.S. president revived his disputes with them over the Iran war and Greenland.

July 8, 2026 2:30 pm
 

World

Samsung posts record Q2 profit on AI chip demand despite share fall

Samsung Electronics (005930.KS), opens new tab on Tuesday flagged a ​19-fold jump in second-quarter operating profit, surpassing its combined earnings over the past three years, but investors wiped more than $80 billion off its market value on ‌concerns over how long the AI bonanza will last.

July 8, 2026 1:30 pm
 

News

Ratuva calls for holistic constitutional approach

Professor Steven Ratuva has proposed a 15-point framework to help guide the drafting of Fiji’s next Constitution, saying the Constitutional Review Commission should assess every aspect of the document through multiple lenses to ensure it meets the country’s long-term needs.

July 8, 2026 1:08 pm
 

News

More fuel stations reopen in Taveuni

Fuel supplies in Taveuni have received a major boost today following the arrival of an inter-island vessel carrying fresh stock to the island.

July 8, 2026 1:04 pm
 

Rugby

Set-piece focus for Flying Fijians

The Fiji Water Flying Fijians are placing added emphasis on their set-piece ahead of this weekend’s Nations Championship clash against England.

July 8, 2026 1:02 pm
 

Court

Defence challenges evidence against Gina Choi

The trial involving six people charged in connection with a series of drug raids continued today, with the defence questioning the evidence linking the second accused, Gina Choi, to the alleged offences.

July 8, 2026 1:00 pm

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