World

Trump shuts down Hegseth plan to livestream military execution

US President Donald Trump scrapped plans to livestream the execution of the former ​Army major who killed 13 people at Fort Hood, overruling Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth on Thursday after the proposal drew opposition from Republicans, religious leaders and the public.

October 16, 2026 1:40 pm

News

Ra children forced to carry water to school

Families in Nalawa Village, Navitilevu, Ra, are struggling to secure enough water for their daily needs as a prolonged dry spell dries up boreholes, damages crops and disrupts children’s lives at school.

October 16, 2026 1:12 pm

News

Dakuitoga seeks legal guarantees for next election

Former civil servant Eliki Dakuitoga is calling for legal safeguards to ensure Fiji’s next general election is held within the existing lawful timeframe.

October 16, 2026 1:10 pm

Entertainment

Awards season is approaching

In Christopher Nolan’s take on “The Odyssey,” there are several nail-biting scenes in which Trojan soldiers face off against much larger foes, including a towering cyclops and an army of behemoth soldiers. Going into this awards season, “The Odyssey” is shaping up to be that giant, seen as the top contender for Oscar glory in several categories.

October 16, 2026 1:08 pm

News

Naicolakia calls for water to be recognised in Constitution

Water ownership and compensation for landowners should be clearly recognised in Fiji’s Constitution, says former Permanent Secretary Taitusi Naicolakia. He warns that existing laws do not adequately address these issues.

October 16, 2026 1:07 pm

News

Call to revive1997 cabinet system

Navua resident and politician Bimal Chaudhry is calling for the reinstatement of the multi-party Cabinet system provided for under Fiji’s 1997 Constitution.

October 16, 2026 1:05 pm

Rugby League

Fresh faces ready to shine for Fiji Bati

October 16, 2026 12:54 pm

Football

Vasconcellos extends stay with Bula FC

Lautoka-born defender Sterling Vasconcellos has become the first player to re-sign with Extra Bula FC ahead of the upcoming season.

October 16, 2026 12:45 pm

News

Bhim challenges government’s immunity plan

Academic Mosmi Bhim warns that extending immunity for the Prime Minister, Cabinet and other state institutions until 2028 could undermine Fiji’s democratic transition.

October 16, 2026 12:32 pm

World

Shooter is killed at Oregon elementary school

A shooter opened fire on Thursday at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon and ​was promptly shot dead, and at ‌least two people were taken away by ambulance, officials said.

October 16, 2026 12:16 pm

News

Body retrieved from Labasa River

The body of a man was retrieved from the Labasa River a short while ago.

October 16, 2026 11:32 am

World

'we're done' with Trump's energy truce

Ukraine struck a Russian oil refinery on Thursday, after President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Kyiv was “done” ​supporting a ceasefire on energy targets announced by US President Donald Trump and ignored by Russia.

October 16, 2026 11:30 am