Smoke pollution from the Vunato dump site is prompting the installation of air quality monitors to determine the level of pollution affecting nearby communities and Lautoka Hospital.

Churches are being urged to do more than preach against drug abuse, with calls to turn their facilities into safe spaces offering testing, counselling and support for young people.

China’s growing tourism market is prompting a stronger push by Tourism Fiji and Fiji Airways to attract more Chinese holidaymakers.

More than 20 families in Ellington Settlement, Rakiraki are facing worsening water shortages as their main river source dries up.

Three children have died in two separate suspected drowning incidents at Wailoaloa Beach in Nadi.

Twelve South Korean industry groups warned on Wednesday that the country’s television drama production base was at risk and called on the government to set up a 1 trillion won ($746 million) ​investment fund to support production of Korean dramas, known as K-dramas.

Pope Leo met with five victims of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy on Monday in Buenos Aires, the ​Vatican said, in the first of several expected meetings with survivors during ‌the pontiff’s 12-day trip to South America.

The Fijian Broadcasting Corporation has secured exclusive Pay-Per-View broadcasting rights for the upcoming Island Boxing Promotion fight card scheduled for November 21 at AD Patel College in Ba.

Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday that Germany faced a test of its commitment to protecting its Jewish community as he decried the “horrifying sight” of ​kindergartens and synagogues protected by bulletproof glass and armed police.

The Fiji Rugby Union is yet to confirm the venue for this weekend’s INKK Farebrother-Sullivan Trophy challenge between Ra and Nadroga, with officials still reviewing available ground options.

Four locations have shattered long-standing October rainfall records, recording their lowest totals in decades.

Dangerous driving and speeding remain a major road safety concern, with the LTA stepping up patrols to monitor motorists and prevent fatal crashes.