While concerns are being raised on the presence of drugs in schools, the Ministry of Education Permanent Secretary stresses the importance of a balanced approach, focusing on education and prevention rather than resorting to drastic measures that might undermine the school environment.

Australia endured a disappointing evening in Asia’s World Cup qualifying on Tuesday as Graham Arnold’s side were held to a 0-0 draw by Indonesia while Saudi Arabia defeated China, South Korea sealed a 3-1 win over Oman and Japan thrashed Bahrain.

The Sugar Cane Growers Council has raised concerns about the increasing trend of cane burning this season.

Israeli strikes blasted a huge crater in a designated safe zone in southern Gaza before dawn on Tuesday, setting tents ablaze and burying Palestinian families under sand.

Ipswich Town legend and former Scotland manager George Burley is undergoing cancer treatment, the Premier League club has announced.

Ministry of Housing is inviting Fijians to participate in a nationwide public consultation on the working draft of the revised Fiji National Housing Policy.

Captain Ben Stokes will return to the England test side after missing this month’s series victory against Sri Lanka, the country’s cricket board (ECB) said on Tuesday after they announced a 17-member squad for October’s tour of Pakistan.

Four years of funding for dermatology training for Pacific doctors and other health workers is now assured thanks to a significant donation by the International League of Dermatological Societies.

Fiji Airways has invested around $160m in the expansion of its aviation academy and also new simulators.

World Bank President Ajay Banga said in a speech after visiting 27 countries from Peru to Tuvalu that the global lender needs to work faster and simplify its processes in a world experiencing greater polarisation.

The Country Music Association announced the nominees for the 58th Annual CMA Awards, with one artist leading the nominees and one notable absence.

Michael Keaton can’t even remember how he came about his professional name.