Business

Aging mills, debt weigh on Fiji Rice

Fiji Rice Limited is insolvent and continues to rely heavily on government grants and subsidies to stay operational.

March 16, 2026 10:51 am

News

NFA struggles with aging fleet

Limited funding and aging equipment remain key challenges for the National Fire Authority.

March 16, 2026 10:50 am

News

Audit finds major gaps in provincial finances

Weak financial records and missing documentation remain major problems across several provincial councils.

March 16, 2026 10:49 am

Business

Westpac Fiji launches 2026 education grants

Westpac Fiji has launched its flagship community program, the Westpac Women and Girls Education Grants, for this year.

March 16, 2026 10:48 am

Sevens

Fiji 7s falls in New York, World Series drought continues

The Fiji Airways Fijian 7s team’s World Series and USA 7s title drought continues after going down 10-7 in the final in New York.

March 16, 2026 9:15 am

News

Parliament moves to tighten oversight on executive pay

Parliament has moved to tighten oversight on executive pay by expanding the reach of the Higher Salaries Commission.

March 16, 2026 6:50 am

News

Diabetes driving rise in kidney failure cases

Health specialists are warning that the rise in non-communicable diseases is contributing to an increase in kidney disease cases across Fiji.

March 16, 2026 6:45 am

News

Chiefs urged to lead Fiji's fight against drugs

iTaukei Affairs Minister Ifereimi Vasu has called on all i-Taukei traditional leaders to spearhead responses to the escalating drug crisis and other modern challenges, positioning chiefs as frontline defenders of community structure in a rapidly changing Fiji.

March 16, 2026 6:40 am

News

Huge progress in electricity access

March 16, 2026 6:35 am

Sports

Winner takes all in New York 7s final

The Fiji Airways Fijian 7s side defeated Australia 28-7 in the semifinal of the HSBS SVBS New York 7s and has the chance to win the Series title.

March 16, 2026 6:34 am

Sports

Still much room for improvement

While Swire Shipping Fijian Drua Head Coach Glen Jackson is happy with their historic wwin over the Brumbies, he admits that there are still areas they need to work on.

March 16, 2026 6:30 am

News

Youth urged to engage in local government elections

Young people in Fiji are being urged to learn more about municipal governance and engage in the upcoming Local Government Elections scheduled for September.

March 16, 2026 6:30 am