The Nadroga Rugby Union has unveiled a new and enhanced Kalevu Shield, reinforcing its status as the most prestigious prize in the province’s club rugby competition. Bigger, stronger and rich in cultural significance, the new shield represents more than just success on the rugby field. It embodies the pride, tradition and fighting spirit that have defined Nadroga rugby for generations. Named after the title of the Paramount Chief of Nadroga/Navosa, the Kalevu Shield reflects the authority, identity and heritage of the province. It stands as a tribute to the 22 districts of Nadroga and Navosa, whose respect for the Kalevu…
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New South Wales has reclaimed the State of Origin shield after defeating Queensland 30-12 in the series decider at Suncorp Stadium last night. Superstar halfback Nathan Cleary delivered a match-winning performance, scoring two tries, kicking four conversions and adding a long-range penalty goal to lead the Blues to victory in front of a crowd of 52,452 in Brisbane. The Blues raced to an 18-0 lead inside the opening 30 minutes, with Cleary crossing twice before Cameron Murray added another try. Queensland finally responded through Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow just before halftime to cut the deficit. The Maroons showed plenty of fight after…
The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission (FCCC) has taken regulatory action against three pharmacy businesses after they were found operating without a registered pharmacist present during opening hours, breaching the conditions of their pharmacy authorisations. The findings came from FCCC’s nationwide 2025–26 Pharmacy Audit, which inspected 70 pharmacies across Fiji. While the majority of businesses complied with the required standards, three pharmacies were found to have failed to meet the mandatory requirement for a registered pharmacist to be on-site whenever the pharmacy is operating. FCCC has issued formal warning letters to the businesses involved and cautioned that continued breaches could…
New Zealand’s Jorja Miller and South Africa’s Tristan Leyds have been crowned the HSBC SVNS Players of the Year after standout performances during the 2026 World Rugby Sevens Series. Miller claimed the Women’s SVNS Player of the Year award for the second consecutive season, while Leyds received the Men’s SVNS Player of the Year honour following a pivotal campaign for South Africa. The SVNS Rookie of the Year awards went to New Zealand’s Kele Lasaqa and France’s Anaick Konyi, recognising their breakthrough seasons on the world stage. World Rugby Chief Executive Alan Gilpin congratulated the winners and nominees, praising their…
Richard Marles has warned telcos that a failure to meet obligations will come with heavy penalties, as Telstra faces a sweeping investigation into a network crash that locked Australians out of vital Triple Zero services.
Fiji and Kiribati have reaffirmed their commitment to closer cooperation on infrastructure and sustainable development, with both countries looking to strengthen resilience and improve essential services across the Pacific. The partnership was reinforced during a meeting between Fiji’s Minister for Public Works, Meteorological Services and Transport, Ro Filipe Tuisawau, and Kiribati’s Minister for Infrastructure and Sustainable Energy, Tekeeua Tarati, at the Ministry’s headquarters in Nasilivata House. The discussions centred on strengthening collaboration in key areas including infrastructure development, renewable energy, water security, maritime transport and broader sustainable development initiatives. The ministers also exchanged views on Fiji’s progress in expanding renewable…
Major consulting companies will have their audit firms investigated by the corporate watchdog in an inquiry triggered by allegations surrounding KPMG.
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Senior warrant officers from the Republic of Fiji Military Forces have strengthened regional defence ties and expanded their leadership expertise after participating in the Indo-Pacific Senior Enlisted Leaders Subject Matter Expert Exchange (IPSEL SMEE 26-1) in Bandar Seri Begawan from 22–27 June 2026. The regional programme brought together senior enlisted leaders from across the Indo-Pacific to share professional experiences, enhance leadership capabilities and reinforce military cooperation in support of regional peace and security. The Fijian delegation was led by Force Sergeant Major Joeli Rabuli, who served as the event’s Senior Mentor and Seminar Facilitator. He also joined a panel of…
The S&P 500 has ended lower after US President Donald Trump said an interim deal aimed at ending the war with Iran was “over,” while Broadcom led gains among recently battered chip stocks.