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Fiji Football Association Secures Flour Mills of Fiji as Major Sponsor for 2024 Inter-District Championship
The Fiji Football Association (Fiji FA) has secured a significant sponsorship deal with Flour Mills of Fiji (FMF) for the upcoming Inter-District Championship. The partnership was officially… read more
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Elderly Man and Young Wife Critically Burned in Reported Suicide Attempt, Fiji Police Investigating
A couple from Bua are now hospitalized after receiving serious burns. The husband, believed to be in his 70s, and his wife, in her 20s, underwent a… read more
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“Dr Sung Jin Lee’s Legal Team Files for Her Removal from Prison Due to Inhumane Conditions”
An application to release Dr Sung Jin Lee from detention was filed in the Lautoka High Court by her lawyers yesterday. Dr Lee, associated with Grace Road,… read more
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Sophia Morgan Aims for Improved Performance in Second Consecutive Olympics for Team Fiji
Sophia Morgan, a 21-year-old sailor, is all set to represent Fiji at the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris, marking her second consecutive appearance in the international event.… read more
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Fiji Broadcasting Corporation and Ex-CEO Ordered to Pay Former MP $10,000 Each in Defamation Case Over Facebook Post
The Fiji Broadcasting Corporation (FBC) and its former CEO, Riyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, have been mandated to each pay former Social Democratic Liberal Party MP Niko Nawaikula $10,000. The… read more
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Pacific Break 2024 Launch Concert Showcases Top Pacific Artists at Beach Club Wailoaloa
The Pacific Break 2024 Launch Concert, the most significant music contest in the Pacific, took place over the weekend at the Beach Club Wailoaloa in Nadi. The… read more
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“Fiji Rugby Union Adopts New Structure, Futuristic Approach to Enable Reinstatement in World Rugby Council”
The Suva Rugby Union, long regarded as a major critic of the Fiji Rugby Union, foresees a promising future after the approval of a new structure over… read more
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“Netball Fiji Super League Promotes Skill Development and Collaboration Among Districts”
The Super League organized by FinanceHub presents Netball Fiji and its associated districts an opportunity to achieve two significant objectives: to expand their player base and enhance… read more
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Government Lacks Dedicated Anti-Trafficking Hotline: Findings from US State Department 2024 Trafficking in Persons Report
The US Department of State’s 2024 Trafficking in Persons Report has revealed that the government does not have a specific hotline dedicated to addressing trafficking issues and… read more
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“US Urges Fiji Government to Implement Anti-Human Trafficking Measures: Recommendations Include Increased Prison Terms and Formal Procedures for Victim Identification”
The US government has provided 11 key recommendations to the Fijian administration, urging them to implement stiffer penalties for human trafficking convictions, which should include substantial jail… read more
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Team Fiji Pursue Third Consecutive Olympic Gold in the Men’s 7s Rugby Event
“Hard work pays off” – this is the sentiment expressed by Joji Nasova, Team Fiji men’s 7s rugby winger, as the team left the country yesterday in… read more
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Government Fails to Report on Labor Inspections for Third Consecutive Year, US State Department Report Reveals
The US Department of State 2024 Trafficking in Persons Report reveals that for the third year running, the Government has not disclosed any information regarding the number… read more
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FijiFirst Party Deregistration Confirmed: Noncompliance with Constitution Amendments Leads to End of Era
The closure of the FijiFirst era was confirmed following its deregistration as announced by the Registrar of Political Parties, Ana Mataiciwa. According to the Political Parties Act… read more
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“Jerry Tuwai Likely for Captaincy Role in Fiji 7s Rugby Team for 2024 Paris Olympic Games”
Gareth Baber, the National Program Manager for 7s Rugby, has revealed that a captain for the men’s 7s national team has not been chosen yet. Baber hinted… read more
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Fiji Delegation Attends UNCOPS 2024 Summit to Strengthen Global Peace and Security through UN Policing Strategies
Juki Fong Chew, the Acting Commissioner of Police, was part of a Fiji delegation to the UNCOPS 2024 meeting at the UN headquarters. Led by the Minister… read more
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29-Year-Old Woman and 24-Year-Old Man Face Court in Fiji for Deception Via Mobile Money Transfer App
A woman aged 29 and a man aged 24 are set to appear in court over three separate instances of securing financial advantages by deception using a… read more
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Fiji Rugby Union Implements Governance Reforms, Moves to Elect New Board and Chair, Launches New Structure for Future Stability
The Fiji Rugby Union (FRU) will have a new board of directors and chairman, the selection of which will occur at its yearly general meeting within a… read more
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Elderly Man Dies in Laucala Beach Road Accident, Death Toll Rises to 27
A man in his 70s was fatally injured in a car accident in Laucala Beach yesterday evening. Police reported that the elderly man suddenly stepped onto the… read more
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Fiji Men’s 7s Rugby Team Embarks on Journey to France for Olympic Games Under Coach Osea Kolinisau
This morning, the Fiji Men’s 7s rugby team, led by Head Coach Osea Kolinisau, embarked on their journey to Hong Kong, before heading to France. Kolinisau expressed… read more
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Former Wallabies Captain Michael Hooper Retires from Australian Rugby Following Paris Olympics Exclusion
Michael Hooper, the ex-captain of the Wallabies, has decided to retire from Australian rugby following his omission from the sevens team for the forthcoming Paris Olympics. The… read more
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Captain Malakai Tiwa Leads Tavua to Victory with Four Goals in Digicel Senior League Match Against Rakiraki
In yesterday’s Digicel Senior League match, Captain Malakai Tiwa impressed with four goals, leading Tavua to an overwhelming 7-0 victory over Rakiraki. Sairusi Nalewadonu added a pair… read more
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Inmate Hunger Strike at Naboro Maximum Correctional Facility Fuels Urgent Call for Reforms in Fiji’s Prison System
Ten prisoners from the Naboro Maximum Correctional Facility initiated a hunger strike to demand better inmate rights, enhanced security practices, and improved rehabilitative resources within the prison… read more
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Fiji Government Begins Talks on Corporatisation of Water Authority Amid Funding Challenges
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Professor Biman Prasad has announced the commencement of discussions regarding the corporatization of the Water Authority of Fiji (WAF). Prof Prasad… read more
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Fiji Football Association Seals Five-Year Sponsorship Deal with FMF Foods for Inter-District Championship Tournament
Fiji’s Inter-District Championship (IDC) tournament has a new sponsor in FMF Foods Ltd. The Fiji Football Association signed a five-year deal with the food company to sponsor… read more
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FijiFirst Party De-Registered Under Political Parties Act Due to Non-compliance with Constitutional Amendment Requirements
The FijiFirst Party has been instantly de-registered under Section 12(4) of the Political Parties (Registration, Conduct, Funding and Disclosures) Act 2013. The Party was instructed to adjust… read more
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Unity Fiji Party Rallies Supporters at Annual General Meeting, Advocates Economic Transformation Plan Ahead of 2026 Election
Unity Fiji Party Leader, Savenaca Narube, rallied the party’s supporters for unity at their Annual General Meeting last week in Tavua. The event saw over 300 attendees.… read more
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“Inside Out 2 Breaks Global Box Office Record, Becomes Fastest Animation to Cross $1 Billion”
Inside Out 2, a Pixar and Disney creation, has successfully joined the $1 billion club at the global box office in record time for an animated film.… read more
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Fiji’s Tertiary Scholarships and Loans Service Board Endorses National Budget 2024-25, Cites Increase in Scholarship Allocation and Improved Financial Measures
The Tertiary Scholarships and Loans Service (TSLS) Board has pronounced its robust approval for the 2024-25 National budget. The board Chair, Ro Teimumu Kepa, lauded the increased… read more
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Salvage Operation Successfully Removes RFNS Puamau from Fulaga Reef After Grounding Incident
The RFNS Puamau has been successfully extracted from the reef at Fulaga. The salvage tugboat Ratu Rabici, supported by the RFNS Savenaca, completed the operation. This successful… read more
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Ba Football Club Strengthens Squad with Acquisition of Experienced Midfielder and Promising Young Talents
Ba is in the process of acquiring seasoned midfielder Ilaisa Naiyasi from Labasa. Ba President, Azam Ali, expressed that this acquisition, once finalized, will greatly benefit the… read more