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  • Fiji’s 16-year-old prodigy debuts in OFC Pro League alongside Roy Krishna

    Fiji’s 16-year-old prodigy debuts in OFC Pro League alongside Roy Krishna

    Jan 18, 2026

    At just 16, Maikah Dau burst onto Fiji’s football scene with a landmark professional debut alongside Roy Krishna in the OFC Pro League. His breakthrough underscores the… read more

  • Rain-Soaked AFCON Final Delivers Extra-Time Drama

    Rain-Soaked AFCON Final Delivers Extra-Time Drama

    Jan 18, 2026

    Rain-soaked nerves and a controversial late moment set the stage for a dramatic Africa Cup of Nations final. A heroic save, relentless late pressure, and a decisive… read more

  • Fiji Launches Local Government Voter Register to Streamline Municipal Elections

    Fiji Launches Local Government Voter Register to Streamline Municipal Elections

    Jan 18, 2026

    Fiji is launching a Local Government Register of Voters to streamline municipal elections, with the system set to go live on December 24, 2025. The new register… read more

  • 2025 Local Elections Regulations Set Tough Penalties for Ballot Misconduct

    2025 Local Elections Regulations Set Tough Penalties for Ballot Misconduct

    Jan 18, 2026

    New local election regulations tighten penalties for bribery, undue influence, impersonation, and ballot interference. The framework defines Category A offences, notes key exemptions, and signals a firm… read more

  • Kavekini Tanivanuakula Eyes Fiji 7s Comeback at Singapore 7s

    Kavekini Tanivanuakula Eyes Fiji 7s Comeback at Singapore 7s

    Jan 18, 2026

    Six months out with a shoulder injury, Kavekini Tanivanuakula is back on the grind, driven by faith and family as he eyes a return for the Singapore… read more

  • Fiji Introduces New Local Government Election Rules: Writs, Saturday Polls, and Quick Vacancy Fill

    Fiji Introduces New Local Government Election Rules: Writs, Saturday Polls, and Quick Vacancy Fill

    Jan 18, 2026

    Fiji unveils a timetable-driven framework for municipal elections, outlining how writs are issued, polling dates are set, and vacancies are filled. The reform promises greater transparency and… read more

  • Electoral Regulations 2025: Campaign Rules Tightened, Vote Buying Banned

    Electoral Regulations 2025: Campaign Rules Tightened, Vote Buying Banned

    Jan 18, 2026

    New local election rules tighten the playing field, outlining strict campaign disclosures, display requirements, and a clear separation between government resources and political activity. They also crack… read more

  • Fiji Enacts Tough Local Election Rules to Curb Foreign Influence and Boost Campaign Transparency

    Fiji Enacts Tough Local Election Rules to Curb Foreign Influence and Boost Campaign Transparency

    Jan 18, 2026

    New local election rules tighten how campaigns are funded and how ads are labeled, with strict penalties for non-compliance. The Electoral Commission gains sweeping authority to set… read more

  • Fiji-born 18-year-old rugby prodigy on the rise in France

    Fiji-born 18-year-old rugby prodigy on the rise in France

    Jan 18, 2026

    An 18-year-old from Naiselesele, Taveuni, is turning heads in France’s rugby world. Ratu Mikaele Antonio Ratavo blends raw power with quiet faith as he climbs through Montpellier’s… read more

  • Local Elections Regulations 2025: Stricter Nominations and Polling Rules

    Local Elections Regulations 2025: Stricter Nominations and Polling Rules

    Jan 18, 2026

    New municipal election reforms tighten candidate nominations, campaigning near polling places, and ballot security, signaling a push for greater integrity and transparency. What these changes could mean… read more

  • Fiji urged to ditch outdated referendum models for modern, inclusive democracy

    Fiji urged to ditch outdated referendum models for modern, inclusive democracy

    Jan 18, 2026

    Fiji’s referendum debate heats up as critics warn the proposed framework may rely on outdated models. Advocates argue for a modern, open democratic approach informed by regional… read more

  • Qiri Kava Drum Contest by ARUKA Fiji Sparks Youth Empowerment in Raiwaqa

    Qiri Kava Drum Contest by ARUKA Fiji Sparks Youth Empowerment in Raiwaqa

    Jan 18, 2026

    Drums echoed through Raiwaqa as young talents lit up the event, with Kalekana from Lami clinching the top spot. More than a competition, it highlighted a drive… read more

  • 16-Year-Old Maikah Dau Debuts in OFC Pro League for Fiji Club

    16-Year-Old Maikah Dau Debuts in OFC Pro League for Fiji Club

    Jan 18, 2026

    At just 16, Maikah Dau made history by starting for Extra Bula FC in the OFC Pro League alongside veteran captain Roy Krishna. The milestone signals a… read more

  • Maumi Opens Disaster-Ready Evacuation Centre to Boost Community Resilience

    Maumi Opens Disaster-Ready Evacuation Centre to Boost Community Resilience

    Jan 18, 2026

    Maumi’s new Multipurpose Evacuation Centre is more than a shelter—it’s a rising symbol of resilience for a village used to climate-related threats. Backed by international support, it… read more

  • Energy Fiji Limited Clarifies Defamation Case Involving CETWUF, Not a Workplace Dispute

    Energy Fiji Limited Clarifies Defamation Case Involving CETWUF, Not a Workplace Dispute

    Jan 18, 2026

    Energy Fiji Limited says recent social media claims about its legal action are misleading, stressing the case is a defamation matter—not an industrial dispute. As courts and… read more

  • Fiji Aims for Global Democracy Standard in Referendum Bill

    Fiji Aims for Global Democracy Standard in Referendum Bill

    Jan 18, 2026

    Fiji’s constitutional future is under the spotlight as talks on the Referendum Bill weigh how to safeguard legitimacy in any amendment. Nilesh Lal points to internationally recognized… read more

  • Labasa Wailevu River: Search Resumes for Missing 19-Year-Old

    Labasa Wailevu River: Search Resumes for Missing 19-Year-Old

    Jan 18, 2026

    Rescue teams are racing against the clock after a 19-year-old disappeared following a river incident during a family fishing trip. Strong currents and murky waters have slowed… read more

  • Rabuka Returns 3,177 Acres of Native Land to Mataqali in Fiji

    Rabuka Returns 3,177 Acres of Native Land to Mataqali in Fiji

    Jan 18, 2026

    Historic land restoration in Fiji sees Prime Minister Rabuka returning thousands of acres to iTaukei communities, marking a milestone steeped in heritage and justice. The ceremony honors… read more

  • Backlash Builds Over Lautoka’s Waste-to-Energy Plan

    Backlash Builds Over Lautoka’s Waste-to-Energy Plan

    Jan 18, 2026

    Tensions rise in Lautoka over a proposed 80MW waste-to-energy plant as residents demand transparency, robust risk assessments, and genuine local engagement to protect health and the environment. read more

  • Will Fiji’s Waste-to-Energy Plan Help or Hurt Recycling?

    Will Fiji’s Waste-to-Energy Plan Help or Hurt Recycling?

    Jan 18, 2026

    Fiji weighs its energy needs against a strict waste hierarchy that prioritizes reduction, reuse, and recycling. As a proposed waste-to-energy plant in Lautoka moves forward, local communities… read more

  • Fiji Weather Update: Trough West of Fiji Brings Showers, Thunderstorms and Flood Risk Across Islands

    Fiji Weather Update: Trough West of Fiji Brings Showers, Thunderstorms and Flood Risk Across Islands

    Jan 18, 2026

    Fiji faces a lively mix of weather this week—clouds gathering, showers breaking out, and afternoon thunderstorms possible across many islands. Some places may enjoy brief sunny spells,… read more

  • Energy Fiji Limited Clarifies Strike in Arbitration Court, Defamation Case Unrelated

    Energy Fiji Limited Clarifies Strike in Arbitration Court, Defamation Case Unrelated

    Jan 18, 2026

    Energy Fiji Limited clarifies that a recent strike notice is being handled in Arbitration Court and is separate from a defamation lawsuit against CETWUF officials. The company… read more

  • Oceania Pro League Goes Live on FBC Two, Launching a New Era for Pacific Football

    Oceania Pro League Goes Live on FBC Two, Launching a New Era for Pacific Football

    Jan 18, 2026

    Live on FBC Two, a landmark Oceania league kicks off with a thrilling 2-2 opener and a packed Pacific-wide schedule. A fresh chapter for regional football unfolds,… read more

  • Trio of Shallow Quakes Shakes Fiji as Officials Say No Tsunami Threat

    Trio of Shallow Quakes Shakes Fiji as Officials Say No Tsunami Threat

    Jan 18, 2026

    Three shallow earthquakes rattled northern Fiji this morning, prompting a rapid monitoring response from seismology officials. With no damage reported yet, authorities urge residents to stay alert… read more

  • Solomon Islands Professor Joins Transpacific and Asian Dialogue Fellowship to Shape U.S.-China Policy

    Solomon Islands Professor Joins Transpacific and Asian Dialogue Fellowship to Shape U.S.-China Policy

    Jan 18, 2026

    Tacisius Kabutaulaka, a Solomon Islands scholar, has been named a fellow in a prestigious program studying the future of US-China relations from a Pacific perspective. The initiative… read more

  • Fiji Airways Named Among 2026’s Safest Full-Service Airlines

    Fiji Airways Named Among 2026’s Safest Full-Service Airlines

    Jan 18, 2026

    Fiji Airways has secured a top safety accolade for 2026, ranking among the Top 25 Safest Full-Service Airlines. The recognition highlights a flawless safety ethos—from meticulous crew… read more

  • Rabuka Leads Historic Return of Native Grant 187 to iTaukei Lands

    Rabuka Leads Historic Return of Native Grant 187 to iTaukei Lands

    Jan 18, 2026

    Historic handover: Native Grant 187 returns to five mataqali after nearly a century under state ownership. Leaders frame the moment as a pledge to equity, collaboration, and… read more

  • Fiji Weather Forecast: Scattered Showers and Thunderstorms with Flood Risk as Northerly Winds Persist

    Fiji Weather Forecast: Scattered Showers and Thunderstorms with Flood Risk as Northerly Winds Persist

    Jan 18, 2026

    Clouds drift over Fiji with showers and a touch of tropical drama throughout the day. Warm temperatures meet breezy winds and the occasional afternoon shower—a forecast that… read more

  • Fiji Adapts to Glasgow Commonwealth Games With Staged Arrivals Under New Rules

    Fiji Adapts to Glasgow Commonwealth Games With Staged Arrivals Under New Rules

    Jan 18, 2026

    Team Fiji is reshaping its Commonwealth Games plan to fit Scotland’s hosting guidelines, opting for staged travel rather than a single team base. The new approach emphasizes… read more

  • Rural Women Gain Ground as Government Pledges Support for Remote Regions

    Rural Women Gain Ground as Government Pledges Support for Remote Regions

    Jan 18, 2026

    Rural women stand at the heart of families and communities, balancing caregiving with economic resilience even in isolation. With new commitments for remote regions and a focus… read more

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