News

Saukuru challenges Navosa youth to reject drugs

Youth Minister Jese Saukuru has challenged young people in Navosa to reject drugs, embrace education and sport, and take responsibility for shaping their future.

August 17, 2026 7:53 am
 

Business

FMI-Yaqara board merge proposed

Proposals to merge the Fiji Meat Industry Board and the Yaqara pastoral company were raised by the Standing committee on Public Accounts as concerns were highlighted over the livestock supply.

August 17, 2026 7:50 am
 

News

Village-by-laws to protect Qauia dwellers

Qauia residents are taking community action against drugs and violent behaviour through newly introduced village by-laws.

August 17, 2026 7:49 am
 

Business

Fiji Hardwood expansion faces sustainability question

The balance between Fiji Hardwood Corporation’s growing profits and the long-term sustainability of its mahogany plantations has been questioned by the Standing Committee on Public Accounts.

August 17, 2026 7:45 am
 

Soccer

Premier League wraps up in style

The 2026 Extra Premier League produced a goal-filled finish yesterday, with 19 goals scored across five matches as teams wrapped up their league campaigns.

August 17, 2026 6:00 am
 

World

Iranian parliament advances bill to curb foreign influence

Iran’s parliament approved on Sunday the general principles of a bill that would criminalise interviews and other communications with media deemed hostile to the Islamic Republic, including U.S. or Israeli media and outlets financed by either country.

August 17, 2026 6:00 am
 

News

Radrodro warns schools, zero tolerance for bullying

Education Minister Aseri Radrodro says there will be zero tolerance for bullying, harassment, intimidation and abuse in schools.

August 17, 2026 6:00 am
 

News

Batch 70 begins six-month police training

Batch 70 has officially begun a six-month Basic Recruit Course at the Fiji Police Academy.

August 17, 2026 5:57 am
 

Business

Kadavu opens first taxi base

Kadavu has taken a major step in strengthening its local transport and tourism sector with the opening of the island’s first taxi base.

August 17, 2026 5:50 am
 

Entertainment

Italy recovers Renoir, Cezanne and Matisse works

Italian ​police have recovered three paintings by French masters Paul ‌Cezanne, Pierre-Auguste Renoir and Henri Matisse that were stolen from a museum near the northern city of Parma in ​March, officials said.

August 16, 2026 6:00 pm
 

World

Taliban mark five years in power

The Taliban marked five years in power on Saturday, seeking to portray their government as ​in control even as aid and rights groups warned of escalating crises.

August 16, 2026 6:00 pm
 

Rugby

Lomary turns undivided attention to final showdown

Lomary Secondary School’s Under-18 girls have made history by reaching their first national final in the Weet-Bix Raluve Championship and captain Ema Leba Gade says the team’s focus has already shifted to next week’s decider.

August 16, 2026 5:58 pm

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