Rugby

FRU keen on Nawaqanitawase as eligibility battle looms

Fiji Rugby CEO Koli Sewabu says he is well aware of Mark Nawaqanitawase’s current international eligibility situation, with World Rugby’s regulations potentially opening the door for the winger to represent either Fiji or Italy.

October 15, 2026 11:11 am
 

Entertainment

Sally Rooney's books no longer sold in UK

Irish novelist Sally Rooney’s books will no longer be sold in Britain over her plans to use her royalties to support Palestine ​Action, a pro-Palestinian group banned as a terrorist organisation, Rooney and ‌her publisher said on Wednesday.

October 15, 2026 11:08 am
 

World

French navy chief sees no threat to US catapult supply for future carrier

The US has not yet decided whether to abandon the electromagnetic launch system for aircraft carriers, France’s ​navy chief said on Wednesday, two months after President Donald Trump ordered the ‌US Navy to drop the technology that France has chosen for its next carrier.

October 15, 2026 10:38 am
 

News

Tourism sector moves to strengthen crisis response

Fiji’s tourism sector is moving to strengthen its crisis response systems amid growing risks from natural disasters, global disruptions and rising travel costs.

October 15, 2026 10:09 am
 

News

Cabinet endorses national intelligence reforms

Cabinet has endorsed proposed reforms to Fiji’s national intelligence system to strengthen coordination, information sharing and the country’s ability to respond to emerging security threats.

October 15, 2026 10:05 am
 

Maritime

Fiji to strengthen maritime security in phases

Fiji will strengthen its maritime security system through a three-phase implementation plan aimed at addressing growing threats to the country’s waters and maritime resources.

October 15, 2026 10:00 am
 

Entertainment

'Game of Thrones' battle scenes

Hollywood star Pedro Pascal said learning to play the cello convincingly for Tony Gilroy’s “Behemoth!” was the most challenging task of his ​career, joking he would rather relive one of his most brutal on-screen ‌battles than learn how to play the instrument again.

October 15, 2026 9:38 am
 

World

FBI says director Patel in Virginia, not Russia

FBI Director Kash Patel was ​in Virginia for a ‌law enforcement-related event, the US law enforcement agency said ​on Wednesday, denying a ​media report that he had ⁠traveled to Russia.

October 15, 2026 9:12 am
 

News

PRB pushes rent-to-own housing

High rents and a shortage of affordable housing are putting pressure on families across Fiji, with the Public Rental Board being urged to expand housing options and help tenants move towards home ownership.

October 15, 2026 7:16 am
 

Crime

Faith leaders urged to help combat drugs

The Fiji Police Force is calling on faith-based organizations and community leaders to work together in addressing drug-related harm and preventing crime across the country.

October 15, 2026 7:14 am
 

Health

More trained technicians needed for prosthetic services

Fiji needs more trained technicians and accessible prosthetic services to reduce wait times for people who have lost limbs, says the President of Bhagwan Mahaveer Viklang Sahayata Samiti.

October 15, 2026 7:12 am
 

Health

Gut health takes focus at National Conference

The growing importance of gut health and microbiome science in modern healthcare was highlighted at the Fiji Pharmaceutical Society–TISA Insurance Annual Conference.

October 15, 2026 7:05 am

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