Seafood vendors are spending more on transport to bring their catch to the market as rising fuel prices, transport costs and changing weather conditions continue to affect their livelihoods.

The Vodafone Festival of the Friendly North continues to make a difference in communities across Vanua Levu, with proceeds supporting major health and community development projects.

The Soqosoqo Vakamarama iTaukei wants the proposed Rights of Indigenous Peoples Bill to deliver practical outcomes for iTaukei communities, rather than simply formalising Fiji’s commitment to the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

Suva Grammar School emerged as the final side to join the Vodafone Deans Trophy Under-18 semi-finals after beating Ba Provincial Free Bird Institute 23-7 at the HFC Bank Stadium this evening.

Lelean Memorial School has marched into Vodafone Deans Trophy U18 semi finals after overcoming a determined Ratu Navula College, 26-5 in their quarter finals match this afternoon.

Singer Carly Simon has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and was recently treated for skin cancer, the singer shared in a statement provided to The Associated Press.

Fiji Pearls head coach Michelle Parsons has named her final squad for the upcoming World Cup Oceania Qualifier, which will be held in Tonga next month.

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te oversaw coastal strike drills during annual war games, boarding a fast attack ​missile boat and watching the deployment of low-flying attack drones to simulate beating off a Chinese assault.

A pharmacist is calling for a clear pathway in Fiji’s pharmacy laws for refugees with overseas qualifications.

A man has been sentenced to 15 years and 10 months imprisonment for raping his daughter on four separate occasions.

Australia says Fiji’s priorities will guide any future support for drug rehabilitation as the country responds to the growing drug crisis.

Protecting Fiji’s marine environment will require stronger partnerships between government, businesses and communities to tackle marine litter and plastic pollution.