News

Lavetanalagi rejects costly senate

A Fijian youth has warned that Fiji’s proposed 2026 Constitution must not weaken the separation of powers or concentrate authority in the hands of the executive, raising concerns over the appointment of the Chief Justice, the cost of reintroducing the Senate and FICAC’s prosecutorial powers.

October 16, 2026 5:06 pm
 

News

Referendum may align with 2027 polls

Fiji’s proposed December 9 constitutional referendum could be held alongside the 2027 General Election.

October 16, 2026 5:03 pm
 

News

SoE gains new recount powers

Fiji’s amended electoral laws now distinguish between corrupt and illegal electoral practices.

October 16, 2026 5:00 pm
 

World

Order to limit Starshield for Ukraine came from inside White House

The order to limit a satellite system used by Ukraine ​for battlefield communications and drone operations came from inside the White House, according to two US officials and a Western official briefed on the matter.

October 16, 2026 5:00 pm
 

Court

Prasad's defense challenges FICAC evidence

The defence has challenged the sufficiency of evidence presented by the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption against former Deputy Prime Minister Professor Biman Prasad.

October 16, 2026 4:59 pm
 

Rugby

Top seeds Nadi wary of Ba’s quarterfinal threat

Last year, Nadi entered the Skipper Cup quarterfinals as the eighth-placed side and stunned top seeds Suva.

October 16, 2026 4:46 pm
 

News

Call to recognise God in Fiji’s constitution

A Nausori resident is calling for Fiji’s proposed 2026 Constitution to acknowledge God in its preamble and recognise Christianity’s historical contribution to the country.

October 16, 2026 3:08 pm
 

News

Roadside selling turns dreams into reality

Twenty-five years of selling peanuts by the roadside has made Salend Singh the proud owner of an eight-bedroom house.

October 16, 2026 3:04 pm
 

News

Women urged to prioritize cancer awareness

Women in Lau are being urged to overcome cultural barriers and seek regular cancer check-ups, amid concerns that reluctance to seek medical attention could delay early detection.

October 16, 2026 3:00 pm
 

Entertainment

'Godfather' star Al Pacino

Celebrated actor Al Pacino will receive a lifetime achievement award for his career achievements and humanitarian work next year, the actors’ union SAG-AFTRA announced on ​Thursday.

October 16, 2026 3:00 pm
 

Rugby

Set-piece focus for Naitasiri

Last weekend’s narrow loss to defending champions Malolo has inspired Naitasiri ahead of tomorrow’s Skipper Cup quarterfinal in Suva.

October 16, 2026 2:51 pm
 

World

UK's Streeting says he and Hegseth welcomed Starlink restoration

Britain’s defense minister ‌said he and US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth welcomed the restoration of the Starlink service in Ukraine in talks on Thursday, and he stressed the need to move forward in supporting Kyiv following renewed discord between the US and Ukrainian leaders.

October 16, 2026 2:20 pm

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