The Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways is continuing to encourage communities across Fiji to establish coconut seedling nurseries as part of efforts to support replanting programmes, strengthen livelihoods and build long-term community resilience.

A new champion is guaranteed in both the youth and men’s divisions at this year’s McDonald’s Coral Coast Fiji 7s, with Day Two of the three-day tournament already delivering decisive twists in the title race.

Former New Zealand men’s 7s rep Rocky Khan has praised the resilience and growth of his China Women’s Sevens development side after a surprise pool-stage victory over the New Zealand Women’s 7s development team secured them a place in the semifinals of the McDonald’s Fiji Coral Coast 7s tournament.

The Lovu community in Lautoka was alive with excitement this morning as members of Australia’s Joeys Under-17 football team paid a special visit to the area.

The Ministry of Fisheries has held its first formal consultation with the Gone Turaga Bale na Tui Levuka, Ratu Etonia Seru Rokotuinaceva, at the Provincial Administration Boardroom, marking an important step in strengthening collaboration with traditional leaders on marine development initiatives.

The Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation has launched a new Tourism Hydrographic Taskforce aimed at strengthening Fiji’s nautical tourism sector through improved maritime safety and strategic seabed mapping.

Nearly 300 South Korean firefighters were deployed on Friday to fight a major fire in a deprived area of the upmarket Gangnam district of southern Seoul, a fire official said.

Olivia Dean and Little Simz have topped the nominations for the 2026 Mobo awards, which celebrate black music in the UK and beyond.

The Ministry of Finance has begun rolling out the $200 Back-to-School Assistance, with payments commencing this afternoon and set to continue through the weekend.

Police are at the Vatia Wharf in Tavua, where a major drug bust took place in the early hours of this morning.

Birdland Brothers rover Maika Ratuere is drawing motivation from simply being on the same stage as some of rugby sevens’ biggest names at the McDonald’s Coral Coast Fiji 7s, an experience he says is already shaping his journey in the sport.

Fiji has welcomed the official opening of the Canadian High Commission in Fiji, a significant milestone in the long-standing relationship between the two countries.