News

Inter-island shipping faces rise in demand

The Maritime Safety Authority has noted an increase in demand for inter-island maritime vessels, prompting the need to address the issue in the upcoming financial year.

May 22, 2025 6:23 am
 

Rugby

Australia prop Bell to join Ulster on short-term deal

Ulster have made a serious statement of intent by signing Australia prop Angus Bell on a short-term deal from Waratahs.

May 22, 2025 6:21 am
 

Golf

Davis Riley revs up to defend title at Colonial

Davis Riley warmed up for this week’s Charles Schwab Challenge title defense by tying for second at the PGA Championship last weekend.

May 22, 2025 6:18 am
 

Health

Taveuni and Kadavu hospitals undergo upgrade

Two key rural hospitals are undergoing urgent redevelopment to withstand the impacts of climate change and improve access to essential health services.

May 22, 2025 6:16 am
 

News

Lakeba Island roads get major upgrade

More than 1,500 residents of Lakeba Island are set to benefit from major road rehabilitation currently underway.

May 22, 2025 6:00 am
 

Education

FNU stand firm on drug-free campus policy

Vice-Chancellor of the Fiji National University, Professor Unaisi Nabobo-Baba, says the institution is stepping up efforts to maintain a drug-free learning environment, as cases continue to rise nationwide.

May 22, 2025 5:52 am
 

News

Quality infrastructure key to progress says Ali

Permanent Secretary for Trade, Shaheen Ali, says when cassava is turned back at borders or buildings fail under climate pressure, it’s not about red tape rather it’s about lost lives and lost economic opportunity.

May 22, 2025 5:45 am
 

Entertainment

Exotic dancer 'The Punisher' tells court how he discovered Diddy's identity

An exotic dancer called The Punisher discovered his client’s identity when he turned on a hotel television before an encounter and the screen said, “Welcome Sean Combs”.

May 21, 2025 6:10 pm
 

World

US official's email on gang assessment sparks concern

A top adviser to Tulsi Gabbard, the U.S. director of national intelligence, acknowledged in a March 24 email that the Venezuelan government may not have specifically directed the activities of a gang that the Trump administration has used to justify fast-tracking deportation of immigrants, but argued that a link between Venezuela and the gang was “common sense.

May 21, 2025 5:48 pm
 

Sports

Rugby made Heleina stronger: Coach Tafo'ou

After a six-year hiatus, Heleina Young will be making her highly anticipated return to the track at the Pacific Mini Games in Palau.

May 21, 2025 4:51 pm
 

World

Japanese farm minister resigns following gaffe over rice

Japanese farm minister Taku Eto resigned on Wednesday after remarks he made this week about rice triggered a firestorm of criticism from voters and lawmakers, posing a fresh challenge to Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s embattled government.

May 21, 2025 4:46 pm
 

News

Green or white, we’re coming for you says Tudravu

Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu has set the record straight, stating that Operation Sasamaki is equally focused on white and green drugs.

May 21, 2025 4:40 pm

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