The government states this year’s budget is about putting people first with a clear focus on inclusive growth, smarter spending and real reform.

The iTaukei Land Trust Board has published a list of 101 tenants who owe a combined $449,506.76 in unpaid lease rent.

Daku Village on Kia Island now has a new evacuation centre to protect residents during natural disasters.

Parisians rushed for a dip in the Seine as authorities opened the river to public swimming for the first time since 1923 after an extensive clean-up operation spurred on by it being used last year as a venue in the Paris Olympics.

A last-minute try from Wallabies captain Harry Wilson saw them spoil the party for the Flying Fijians, beating the side 21-18 at home in their test match this evening.

Principals and heads of schools have been warned that any misuse or mismanagement of school funds will face serious consequences.

Permit delays and bureaucratic red tape remain a major threat to Fiji’s development, slowing investment and stalling projects across the country.

Nasinu Netball vice president Emily Bryson says she has been impressed with the performance of their players and teams in their weekly club games over the past few months.

Indian footwear sellers and artisans are tapping into nationalist pride stoked by the Prada ‘sandal scandal’ in a bid to boost sales of ethnic slippers with history dating back to the 12th century, raising hopes of reviving a struggling craft.

Ukraine’s top military commander Oleksandr Syrskyi warned of a possible new Russian offensive in the Kharkiv region, a part of northeastern Ukraine which has seen heavy fighting since Russia invaded in 2022.

A man has been arrested at the Lakeba jetty this morning for allegedly carrying illicit drugs.

A group of young farmers from Dakuivuna village in Wainibuka, Tailevu, has injected fresh energy and determination into the Suva Rugby Club Games competition.