News

Fiji cane purity falls, risking local sugar supply

Declining cane quality is threatening Fiji’s ability to meet its sugar production targets, says Fiji Sugar Corporation Chief Executive Bhan Singh.

July 9, 2026 12:56 pm
 

News

Calls to improve Levuka hospital infrastructure

An Ovalau resident has raised serious concerns over the deteriorating condition of Levuka Hospital, saying patients are being forced to share a single ward because the men’s ward has been converted into office space following last year’s fire.

July 9, 2026 12:53 pm
 

Court

Trial begins in alleged murder of Dr Leli Darling

About 30 witnesses will be called in a trial where Ratu Peceli Rokoralovo is accused of the murder of prominent doctor and social media influencer Dr Isireli Biumaitotoya, also known as Dr Leli Darling.

July 9, 2026 12:51 pm
 

Climate Change

Youth voices rise at COP31

Young Pacific voices must be part of global climate discussions as island communities continue to face the growing impacts of climate change.

July 9, 2026 12:48 pm
 

Education

FNU to offer real estate studies

The Real Estate Agents Licensing Board has just signed a memorandum of understanding with the Fiji National University to launch a professional education programme and a continuing professional development system for Fiji’s real estate industry.

July 9, 2026 12:45 pm
 

Rugby

18 Vanua and Ranadi games tomorrow

A total of 18 games will be held tomorrow in round one of the Vodafone Vanua Championship and Royal Tea Ranadi Cup.

July 9, 2026 12:33 pm
 

Entertainment

'The Pitt' and 'Hacks' rack up nominations for television's Emmy Awards

HBO’s emergency room drama “The Pitt” returned to the Emmy Awards race with a ​leading 25 nominations on Wednesday, and the final season of HBO’s “Hacks” landed 24 nominations, a record-setting haul for a comedy in a ‌single year.

July 9, 2026 12:28 pm
 

World

Fatal ICE shooting in Houston sparks demands for transparency, independent investigation

There were growing calls on Wednesday for an independent investigation into the fatal shooting of a man in Houston by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent, the latest in a string of deadly ​encounters involving American immigration officers.

July 9, 2026 12:10 pm
 

Court

Khan's notice of motion refused

The Suva High Court has refused the notice of motion to vacate the guilty plea by Imran Khan in a case of contravening a restraining order.

July 9, 2026 11:33 am
 

Rugby League

Landmark Pacific rugby league partnership signed

Establishing primary and high school competitions in Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Tonga, and Samoa, supported by a network of teachers accredited as coaches is part of the initiatives under the Australian Rugby  League Commission’s Statement of Partnership with Pacific rugby league.

July 9, 2026 11:31 am
 

Court

FICAC responds to defence in FBC vehicle procurement case

The Fiji Independent Commission against Corruption has confirmed receiving representations from the lawyers of the former Fijian Broadcasting Corporation Chief Executive and the current Chief Financial Officer.

July 9, 2026 11:30 am
 

Education

Bondwell boosts digital learning for vulnerable children

More vulnerable children in Naitasiri will now have access to computers for their education after Bondwell donated desktop computers to two Foundation for the Education of Needy Children in Fiji (FENC) Learning Centres.

July 9, 2026 11:25 am

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