Fiji’s economic growth outlook for this year has been downgraded. Rising fuel costs, inflation, and global geopolitical tensions are weighing on the economy in the first half of the year.

The Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre is calling for a more people-centred national budget, saying government spending must better reflect the needs of ordinary people rather than favouring elites and business interests.

The health system is set for a major overhaul as the Ministry of Health launched its new five-year Strategic Plan today.

The Suva Magistrate Court will sentence drug convict Imran Khan, also known as King Khan next Tuesday.

Academy Award winner Angelina Jolie faced one of her deepest fears on screen for the French film “Couture” – being diagnosed with ​cancer.

A baby girl’s death at a tourist attraction at the hands of her “manipulative and dangerous” father could have been prevented, a coroner says.

Colombia secured their place in the World Cup Round of 32 with a game to spare after a 1-0 victory over DR Congo in Group K, with Daniel Munoz scoring the winner after the South Americans had been frustrated for much of the evening.

Michella’e Stolz has been named to start at fullback for the McDonald’s Fiji Drua Women as they prepare for their final Super Rugby Women’s pool match against the Queensland Reds this Saturday at Ballymore Stadium in Brisbane.

Fiji’s energy system continues to record high conversion losses.

A 40-year-old man appeared at the Nasinu Magistrate Court today.

Assistant Minister for Health and Medical Services Penioni Ravunawa has clarified concerns regarding healthcare services at Rotuma Hospital, stating that no formal concerns have been submitted by the Rotuma Council to the Ministry.

Australian authorities ramped ​up surveillance and testing after confirming two cases of the highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu, while ‌neighbouring Papua New Guinea suspended all poultry imports from the country.