News

New access road brings relief to Koro Island villages

Three villages on Koro Island are set to benefit from a new two-kilometre access road that promises faster travel, lower costs, and better access to essential services.

August 14, 2025 4:19 pm
 

Tennis

Venus Williams receives US Open wildcard

Two-time U.S. Open singles champion Venus Williams has received a wildcard entry into this year’s tournament, organisers said on Wednesday, as the 45-year-old American continues her age-defying return to the court.

August 14, 2025 4:16 pm
 

News

New farm machinery for Levuka growers

Farmers in Levuka have received a major boost with the handing over of two rotavators from the UNDP, supported by the Australian government.

August 14, 2025 3:23 pm
 

News

DPM Prasad reaffirms government’s support for education

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad, has reiterated the government’s unwavering commitment to advancing Fiji’s education sector, stressing its critical role in driving national progress.

August 14, 2025 3:10 pm
 

World

Trump threatens 'severe consequences' if Putin blocks Ukraine peace

U.S. President Donald Trump threatened “severe consequences” if Russia’s Vladimir Putin does not agree to peace in Ukraine but also said on Wednesday that a meeting between them could swiftly be followed by a second that would include the leader of Ukraine.

August 14, 2025 2:04 pm
 

News

Initiative to address maritime gaps

Fiji, Tonga, and Vanuatu have officially launched a new five-year regional initiative, Decarbonizing the Maritime Sector through Low-Carbon Maritime Transport Roadmap and MRV Systems.

August 14, 2025 1:22 pm
 

News

LTA launches driver training for students

The Land Transport Authority this morning launched the Learner Driver Training Program for Year 12 and Year 13 students.

August 14, 2025 1:20 pm
 

Sports

QVS backs remaining teams

Queen Victoria School may still be still reeling from the disappointment of failing to make the Vodafone Deans semifinals but the school remains confident their other teams will rise to the occasion.

August 14, 2025 1:08 pm
 

News

Five inmates spark hunger strike, 20 more join

The Fiji Corrections Service is dealing with an ongoing hunger strike at the country’s Maximum Security Corrections Centre.

August 14, 2025 12:54 pm
 

Athletics

Karan to feature at World Athletics Championships

Pacific Games middle- and long-distance champion, Yeshnil Karan, has been selected to represent Fiji at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan next month.

August 14, 2025 12:47 pm
 

World

Costa Rica to start building massive El Salvador-inspired prison

Costa Rica will begin construction this year on a new maximum-security prison inspired by the El Salvador mega-prison at the center of that country’s crackdown on crime, Costa Rica’s Justice Minister Gerald Campos said on Wednesday.

August 14, 2025 12:40 pm
 

News

Waqa urges unity ahead of leaders’ meeting

Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa says unity, climate action, and economic resilience must remain at the heart of the region’s agenda.

August 14, 2025 12:35 pm

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