News

PM cites data gap on rural poverty

The government has not been able to confirm how many rural families have been lifted out of poverty since taking office.

May 31, 2026 1:17 pm
 

News

Tourism push grows, MSME gaps exposed

Fiji’s ongoing financial responsibility for regional tourism promotion has come under scrutiny, alongside concerns over limited measurable support for small businesses.

May 31, 2026 1:15 pm
 

News

Farm, factory output slows economy

Productivity growth in Fiji remains uneven as agriculture and manufacturing continue to underperform.

May 31, 2026 1:14 pm
 

News

Beche-de-mer reopening earns communities $4.1m

The reopening of Fiji’s beche-de-mer fishery has generated an estimated $4.1 million for resource-owning communities in just a few months.

May 31, 2026 1:13 pm
 

Sports

Patel issues warning over rejected national call-ups

Fiji Football president Rajesh Patel has issued a stern warning to members of the Extra Bula FC squad who have declined a national team call-up for a four-day tour of Vanuatu.

May 31, 2026 12:30 pm
 

Sports

Ovalau stuns Namosi in Vanua opener

Namosi suffered a surprising defeat in the opening round of the Vanua Championship, falling 26-15 to Ovalau yesterday.

May 31, 2026 12:00 pm
 

World

WHO chief urges safe burials in visit to heart of Ebola outbreak

The World Health Organisation chief travelled on Saturday to the Congolese province hardest hit ‌by an Ebola outbreak, urging residents to seek treatment and practice safe burials as officials scramble to contain the fatal disease.

May 31, 2026 11:43 am
 

World

Pentagon chief says U.S. ready to restart strikes on Iran if no deal

The U.S. is ready to restart attacks on Iran if a deal cannot be reached, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ​said on Saturday, as negotiators from Washington and Tehran worked ‌to bridge major differences blocking an agreement.

May 31, 2026 9:39 am
 

Rugby

Fiji 7s thumps NZ in quarterfinal

The Fiji Airways Men’s 7s team thumped New Zealand 40-nil in the Valladolid 7s quarterfinal in Spain this morning.

May 31, 2026 7:41 am
 

Education

Unpaid levies won’t block school entry, Minister assures

School levies will not be used to block student enrolment under the new Education Bill 2025, says Education Minister Aseri Radrodro.

May 31, 2026 7:35 am
 

Health

CWM Surgery delays ease via outsourcing

Outsourcing elective surgeries to private facilities has helped reduce the backlog at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital during ongoing renovations.

May 31, 2026 7:32 am
 

Health

Tobacco misconceptions raise concerns

Tobacco-related diseases are killing about 1,200 people in Fiji every year, with health officials warning the habit is also pushing more young people towards harder drug use.

May 31, 2026 7:30 am

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