Football

Lionel Messi eyes owning a club after playing days are done

MLS superstar Lionel Messi wants to follow in the footsteps of Inter Miami’s David Beckham and become a club owner after he hangs up his boots.
The 38-year-old Argentina legend, who is signed with Miami through 2028, said he prefers ownership over coaching as his second act.

January 8, 2026 11:27 am

News

Drug crisis pushes Police–RFMF response

Fiji’s drug crisis is worsening with growing concern that the problem is spiralling out of control.

January 8, 2026 10:19 am

News

Tudravu hits back at corruption claims

The Fiji Police Force says it is not a corrupt institution.

January 8, 2026 10:15 am

Tennis

Gauff and Bencic guide teams to United Cup last-four

January 8, 2026 10:15 am

News

Digital access expanded in Namosi

Four rural villages in Namosi now have satellite internet access following the commissioning of a Starlink connectivity set at Waivaka Village, under the Government’s Universal Service satellite community WiFi project.

January 8, 2026 10:13 am

News

UNICEF and MoH review support for child health programmes

Support for child health and protection programmes was discussed during a courtesy call by UNICEF Representative to the Pacific Island Countries, Hamish Young, to the Minister for Health and Medical Services, Dr Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu, in Suva.

January 8, 2026 10:11 am

World

Greenland purchase being actively discussed by Trump and team, says White House

The potential U.S. purchase of Greenland is being actively discussed by President Donald Trump and his national security team, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt stated.

January 8, 2026 7:53 am

Sports

Global sides en route for Coral Coast 7s

The McDonald’s Fiji Coral Coast 7s is officially in full swing, with international teams already on the move ahead of next Saturday’s title decider.

January 8, 2026 7:46 am

Sports

Drua reset and refocus ahead of new season

After a challenging season, the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua have been using the off-season to reset and refocus ahead of the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific campaign.

January 8, 2026 7:42 am

News

Fiji ready for global shocks, says Professor Prasad

The government is reassuring businesses, investors and the public not to panic over global economic developments, including the situation in Venezuela.

January 8, 2026 7:25 am

News

Secret recordings spark fresh fears over online abuse

A recent incident has raised serious concerns over online violence against women in Fiji.

January 8, 2026 7:20 am

News

Online life challenges youth engagement in religion

Digital technology is creating challenges for religious institutions in keeping young people engaged with culture and traditions.

January 8, 2026 7:18 am