Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka is facing growing criticism from within his own coalition, with SODELPA today joining the National Federation Party in questioning his announcement of December 9 as the date for Fiji’s proposed national referendum.

China plans to put forward a late candidate to ‌lead the World Health Organization, according to four diplomats and a source familiar with the matter, giving Beijing a chance to expand its influence after the US quit the WHO.

Director Brian ‌Duffield describes his new survival thriller “Whalefall”, in which a teenager is swallowed by a sperm whale, as “the opposite of ‘Jaws'”.

The McDonald’s Coral Coast Fiji 7s has extended its partnership with Axellerate for a further three years, continuing as the Official Apparel Partner of one of the world’s leading international invitational rugby sevens tournaments.

Russian investigators have dropped a criminal case against children’s hospice founder Lida Moniava after finding her actions ​did not constitute a crime, her lawyer and ‌a group of supporters said on Tuesday, a rare apparent reversal by authorities enforcing stringent wartime censorship laws.

The $1.5 billion Australian financing package will include about $1 billion in grants and $500 million in loans.

The government will still have to finance a large share of infrastructure needs despite the new $1.5 billion Australian financing package.

A 90th-minute goal from Captain Christopher Wasasala gave Extra Supermarket Labasa FC a 2-1 win over Kells Investment/Global Care Suva FC in their FMF Inter District Championship pool match.

Fiji is calling for greater unity among world leaders in the global fight against climate change.

Members of civil society have made their submissions to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, raising concerns that the legacy of Fiji’s coups continues to affect how people speak and participate in public life.

Vodafone Fiji Bati head coach Mick Potter says the team’s preparations for this year’s Rugby League World Cup are about more than physical training, with the squad using its time in Fiji to build strong connections both on and off the field.

The Republic of Fiji Military Forces will be looking to end their five-year wait for the Sukuna Bowl when the annual competition gets underway next month.