Fiji’s National Sustainable Tourism Framework is helping the Ministry of Tourism collaborate with developers to ensure that essential factors are taken into account when planning and implementing tourism development across various regions.

Soon-to-retire Rafael Nadal will open Spain’s Davis Cup quarter-final against the Netherlands in a singles match against Botic van de Zandschulp, tournament officials said.

Public Service Commission Chair Luke Rokovada says to meet the challenges of the future and make the most of the opportunities, there is a need for strong and resilient public service systems.

South Africa have selected brothers Jaden and Jordan Hendrikse to start their final autumn international clash with ailing Wales in Cardiff, the first time the siblings will play together for the Springboks.

Fiji’s progress towards gender equality will be tabled by Women Minister Lynda Tabuya in Bangkok, Thailand, this week.

Outsiders Slovakia reached the Billie Jean King Cup final as doubles pairing Tereza Mihalikova and Viktoria Hruncakova completed a comeback victory in Malaga.

Agriculture enthusiast Shahin Khan and her family from Ciri, Sigatoka are planning to expand their nursery to meet the growing demand for seedlings in Fiji’s reforestation efforts.

A political impasse has given way to snap poll in Vanuatu, where voters will be soon asked to elect a fifth government in the last three years.

Actress Michelle Yeoh has said she felt “like such a failure” for not having a baby.

Save the Children Fiji Chief Executive Shairana Ali says celebrating International Day for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect should not be about reflection but about action.

French singer-songwriter Charles Dumont, who composed Edith Piaf’s Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien, has died at the age of 95.

The Great Council of Chiefs will not be moving towards independence in the near future, according to Chair Ratu Viliame Seruvakula.