The Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s side finished fourth at the Valladolid 7s in Spain after going down 17-28 to Argentina in the 3rd place playoff this morning.

The Government has stressed that any move towards an $8 minimum wage must go through the proper review process before any decision can be made.

Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection Sashi Kiran says greater awareness, early diagnosis and stronger community support are needed for people living with lupus in Fiji, particularly women who are disproportionately affected by the disease.

The Ministry of Fisheries has imposed a four-month nationwide ban on the fishing, sale, transport and export of all species of Grouper, commonly known as Kawakawa, and Coral Trout, known locally as Donu, to protect the fish during their peak breeding season.

Fiji has ratified the agreement establishing the Advisory Centre on WTO Law following unanimous approval in Parliament.

Sixteen-year-old Ezra Waqainabete played a key role in helping Marist Brothers High School secure second place at the National Schools Age Group Swimming Championship, held at the Aquatic Centre in Suva over the past two days.

Australia produced a remarkable comeback to beat South Africa 26-19 and end a title drought of more than 1,300 days at the HSBC SVNS event in Valladolid.

Parliament has heard renewed calls for clearer evidence that tourism growth is reaching rural, maritime and iTaukei communities.

The Cabinet has endorsed a pathway to develop a sovereign aviation capability for Fiji.

Fiji’s hosting of the 8th Melanesian Arts and Cultural Festival has been deferred to next year.

Fijians will pay more for fuel and LPG from tomorrow, with prices reaching record levels as global market volatility, rising freight costs and ongoing geopolitical tensions continue to drive up import costs.

Shrey Parikh, a 14-year-old eighth-grader from Rancho Cucamonga, California, won the Scripps National Spelling Bee in a spell-off, correctly ​spelling 32 words rapid-fire over 90 seconds to claim the $50,000 ‌cash prize.