Fiji Airways has expanded its environmental commitment beyond mangrove restoration by launching a native tree regeneration programme aimed at protecting Fiji’s unique forests and biodiversity.

HFC Bank has expanded its national network with the opening of a new branch at Damodar Arts Village in Pacific Harbour, bringing full banking services to one of Fiji’s fastest-growing communities.

The Fiji Teachers Union has strongly criticised the 2026/2027 National Budget, describing it as a betrayal of workers, teachers and their families.

Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection, Sashi Kiran, has praised a fundraising initiative aimed at supporting vulnerable children and senior citizens.

The Fijian Media Association is taking its public town hall series to Levuka and Korovou this week, with senior Government and Opposition figures expected to answer questions directly from residents on issues affecting their communities.

Fiji’s push to deliver clean electricity to rural and maritime communities has gained momentum, with the Fiji Rural Electrification Fund Board approving a new wave of renewable energy projects, including a major rollout on Koro Island.

Temperatures hit 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) in parts of ​Europe as storms moved into other areas, with France reporting 1,000 excess deaths during the record-breaking heatwave.

Promising Queen Victoria School fly half Jone Raibevu has been drafted into the Fijian Drua Development Squad, marking another success story from the club’s grassroots talent pathway.

The Ministry of Youth and Sports has confirmed that a new multi-purpose court will be built in Nadera as part of the 2026/27 National Budget, with the project aimed at creating more opportunities for young people through sport.

Canada has secured a historic 1–0 victory over South Africa to become the first team to book a place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16.

Iran and the United States agreed to ​halt recent hostilities in the Gulf and renew talks regarding their dispute over the Strait of Hormuz, Axios reported.

Justice Minister and Acting Attorney-General Siromi Turaga has dismissed criticism that the constitutional review process is a waste of time, saying the exercise remains on track and is progressing as scheduled.