5 h. ago Employers body urges FCCC to suspend proposed electricity tariff hike

The Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation is strongly recommending the Fijian Commerce and Consumer Competition suspends its decision on the proposed electricity tariff increase and undertake nationwide consultations with the private sector. Chief Executive, Edward Bernard says they believe this essential step will provide the Commission with critical insights that support a more balanced and […]

Economics

3 d. ago Trump signs order to ease US marijuana regulations, sparking industry hopes

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an order directing the loosening of federal regulations on marijuana, a move that could further reverse decades of tough-on-weed policy. Trump’s order instructs the attorney general to quickly move ahead with reclassifying marijuana. If that happens, the psychoactive plant would be listed alongside common painkillers, ketamine and testosterone […]

Politics

4 d. ago Funeral for youngest Bondi Beach shooting victim, Matilda, to be held on Thursday

The funeral of 10-year-old Bondi Beach shooting victim Matilda will be held in Sydney on Thursday as her parents criticized the government for failing to respond to a rising tide of antisemitism. Matilda was the youngest of 15 people killed in the Hanukkah festival shooting spree in Sydney on Sunday, allegedly carried out by a […]

Events

4 d. ago FINTEL plays critical role in Fiji’s connectivity: Naivalurua

FINTEL plays a critical role in safeguarding Fiji’s international connectivity and there is a need to plan ahead as digital demand continues to grow. This was highlighted by Minister for Policing and Communications Ioane Naivalurua during his landmark visit to FINTEL at the Vatuwaqa Communications Centre. This visit also marks the first ministerial engagement with […]

Politics

7 d. ago Investment Facilitation Committee accelerates business reforms

The Investment Facilitation Committee is playing a critical role in removing bottlenecks and strengthening Fiji’s investment and business environment says Finance Minister Esrom Immanuel. Immanuel says the body holds a strong mandate from Cabinet and sits at the center of the government’s investment facilitation and economic reform agenda. He says the Investment Facilitation Committee is […]

Economics

7 d. ago Defence slams state delays in Punja case as hearing deferred

Defence lawyers for Thakor Hari Punja today criticised repeated delays caused by the State’s late filing of submissions. Punja, the grandson of a prominent businessman, is before the court in a matter that was again stalled after the prosecution failed to meet multiple filing deadlines. He is charged with unlawful possession of illicit drugs. Defence […]

Sport

7 d. ago Father and son behind Bondi mass shooting, Australia police say

Two gunmen who attacked a Jewish celebration in Sydney’s Bondi Beach that killed 15 people were a father and son, police said on Monday, as Australia mourned victims of its worst gun violence in almost 30 years. The father, a 50-year-old, was killed at the scene while his 24-year-old son was in critical condition in […]

Events

8 d. ago At least two killed, eight injured in Brown University shooting

Two people were killed and eight were critically wounded at a shooting at Brown University, the prestigious Ivy League school in Rhode Island, the mayor of Providence told reporters. Mayor Brett Smiley said police were still searching for the shooter, who struck at Brown’s Barus & Holley engineering building, where exams were taking place at […]

Events

1 week ago New research reveals low trust in official information sources

A new BBC Media Action study has revealed that only a small fraction of Fijians rely on or trust information from official sources. The survey of more than 1,000 Fijians found that seven percent turn to local authorities or government officials for information, and only five percent trust the information they receive from them. The […]

Politics

1 week ago UEFA Champions League: Barcelona, Liverpool win as Chelsea fall

Liverpool shrugged off the absence of Mohamed Salah as midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai scored an 88th-minute penalty to give them a 1-0 Champions League win at Inter Milan on Wednesday that boosts their hopes of a top-eight finish. With the shadow of absent winger Salah’s recent falling-out with head coach Arne Slot still hanging over them, […]

Sport

1 week ago Trump criticises ‘decaying’ European countries and ‘weak’ leaders

US President Donald Trump has criticised European leaders as “weak” and suggested the US could scale back support for Ukraine. In a wide-ranging interview with Politico, he said “decaying” European countries had failed to control migration or take decisive action to end Ukraine’s war with Russia, accusing them of letting Kyiv fight “until they drop”. […]

Politics

1 week ago Police seek help to identify man assaulted outside Suva nightclub

Police are seeking the public’s help to identify a man who was allegedly assaulted outside a Suva nightclub early this morning. The victim, an iTaukei male believed to be in his early 30s, is currently admitted at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital in critical condition. Police say the man had no form of identification on […]

Events

1 week ago Marlon Wayans responds to criticism after flubbing Golden Globe nominee names

“I’m not sure a lot of them know that they were nominated,” the actor joked. Marlon Wayans is well aware that he flubbed several names while announcing the 2026 slate of Golden Globe nominations. For the most part, Monday morning’s broadcast revealing the Golden Globes nominees went off without a hitch. Wayans and actress Skye […]

Politics

1 week ago Jimmy Kimmel extends his ABC contract in wake of Charlie Kirk controversy and feud with Trump

“Jimmy Kimmel Live” will remain on the air until at least May 2027. Jimmy Kimmel isn’t going anywhere just yet. The late-night comedian has inked a one-year contract extension to continue hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live on ABC, Entertainment Weekly has confirmed. His deal, which was set to end in May 2026, will now carry on […]

Politics

1 week ago France, Germany, UK leaders discuss Russian asset use for Ukraine aid

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the leaders of France and Germany discussed the “positive progress” made to use frozen Russian sovereign assets to support Ukraine, Downing Street said on Monday. “The leaders all agreed that now is a critical moment and that we must continue to ramp up support to Ukraine and economic pressure […]

Politics

2 w. ago Russian strikes kill four in Ukraine as new US policy released

Russia on Sunday welcomed the Trump administration’s new national security strateg y in comments by the Kremlin spokesman published by Russia’s Tass news agency. Dmitry Peskov said the updated strategic document was largely in line with Moscow’s vision. “There are statements there against confrontation and in favor of dialogue and building good relations,” he said, […]

Events

2 w. ago Man wounded in 2nd stabbing attack on North Carolina commuter train since August

Police in North Carolina have charged a 33-year-old man with critically injuring another person in a stabbing on a Charlotte commuter train, just a few months after a Ukrainian refugee riding one of the city’s trains was killed in an unrelated knife attack. Oscar Solarzano, 33, was charged with attempted first-degree murder, assault with a […]

Events

2 w. ago Restoring trust key as police tackle drug challenges: Tudravu

Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu has acknowledged the significant internal challenges faced by the organization as it works to rebuild public trust amid rising drug cases involving its own officers. Speaking at the 27th Attorney General’s Conference in Nadi, Tudravu addressed the issue of institutional integrity, describing the removal of officers involved in drug offences as […]

Events

2 w. ago Better land governance critical for sugar and agriculture sector

Permanent Secretary for Sugar Industry Dr. Vinesh Kumar says improving native land governance is essential for strengthening Fiji’s sugar industry and expanding agricultural production. Speaking at the 2025 Attorney-General’s Conference, Dr. Kumar says delays in land approvals and outdated processes continue to hold back farming investment, especially in cane farming and commercial agriculture. Dr Kumar says lease […]

Culture

2 w. ago Kolinisau demands sharper defence as Fiji target maximum points

Fiji Airways Fiji men’s 7s head coach Osea Kolinisau says the team must lift its defensive standards and maintain consistency as they shift their focus to this weekend’s Cape Town Sevens. Reflecting on their Dubai campaign, Kolinisau said Fiji’s performances showed promise but also exposed critical areas requiring immediate improvement. “We’ve got to try and […]

Events