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Fiji: Key Drug Syndicate Player Aukerea Sentenced to 50 Years
A Fiji court delivers a sweeping sentence in a major drug trafficking case, spotlighting the inner workings of a high-level operation. The verdict signals a broader push… read more
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Fiji’s Biggest Meth Ring Sentenced to 25 Years
Fiji’s biggest meth bust takes a dramatic turn as a key figure is sentenced to 25 years for possession and transporting a massive drug shipment. Coercion claims… read more
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Fiji Court Sentences Man Over Multi-Tonne Meth Seizure
Excerpt (WordPress post teaser): A high-profile Fiji drug case ends with a long prison term for a man linked to a record meth seizure. As witnesses paint… read more
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Fiji’s Largest Meth Case: Logistics Figure Sentenced to 15 Years
Fiji’s largest meth case takes another turn as a logistics operator is jailed, underscoring the severe penalties for those who help move a major drug network. The… read more
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IMF Warns Tariffs Could Quietly Shape Pacific Islands’ Growth
Tariff tensions across the region are quietly reshaping the fortunes of Pacific Island economies. With small direct exports to the U.S., their fate depends on the health… read more
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Pacific Islands Forum deploys regional observers to Samoa’s August 29 election
Regional observers are set to monitor Samoa’s national election on August 29, 2025, reinforcing a regional commitment to transparent voting and democratic governance. read more
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Fiji Flags AI Deepfake Scam Targeting Investments
Deepfake videos and AI impersonations are fueling a surge in online investment scams, including a high-profile case involving a Fiji official. Authorities warn that guaranteed huge returns… read more
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Tilak High’s U-17 Team Eyes Title After Close Fiji Championship Opener
Tilak High School’s Under-17s kicked off the Vodafone Fiji Secondary Schools Championship with a hard-fought overtime loss, fueling a determined bid to climb to the title. Coach… read more
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King’s Cup Call-Ups Force Fiji Domestic Fixtures to Shuffle
National-team duties for the King’s Cup in Thailand are reshaping Fiji’s domestic weekend. A key goalkeeper rests to protect an injury, and two fixtures are postponed as… read more
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Fiji Rugby Eyes World Cup as System-Wide Growth Gains Momentum
Fiji rugby is tapping into a new growth phase, driven by a broad, all-in push from grassroots clubs to the national team. A shared hunger for improvement… read more
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Fiji urged to ramp up post-care support for youths aging out of care
Young people aging out of care face housing and stability gaps as they try to start independent lives. Faith leaders and advocates are urging a national, coordinated… read more
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Fiji Meth Ring Mastermind Sentenced to Life in Large-Scale Case
Prosecutors describe a control-focused drug syndicate behind a record meth shipment, with a key operator hit by a life sentence and a long non-parole term. The verdict… read more
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Skill Before Decision-Making: Fiji Rugby’s Bold World Cup Strategy
Skills first, decisions follow. Mick Byrne argues that flawless fundamentals unlock smarter in-game choices, a philosophy he ties to Fiji’s bold World Cup plans for 2027, 2031… read more
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Fiji’s Largest Meth Case: 25-Year Sentence for a Mid-Tier Player as Others Await Sentencing
Fiji’s largest drug case unfolds with a 25-year term for a mid-tier player, spotlighting a sprawling meth operation. As nine defendants await sentencing on a record haul,… read more
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East Micronesia Cable Set to Go Live by November
A major undersea cable milestone lands in Kosrae as the East Micronesia Cable edges toward completion. When fully online, FSM, Kiribati and Nauru could see faster, more… read more
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Papua New Guinea and Australia Edge Toward Signing of Historic Defence Treaty
Papua New Guinea and Australia are edging toward a landmark defence pact, with the draft initialled and a formal signing date set. The agreement would deepen interoperability,… read more
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Swell Builds as Fiji WSL Finals Delay Sets Up One-Day Showdown
Cloudbreak’s unruly conditions keep the WSL Finals Fiji on hold, as forecasters watch for a swell that could spark a dramatic one-day, winner-takes-all title showdown for the… read more
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Labasa Fan Wins Fiji FA Gold Card, Spotlight on Football’s Community Spirit
Labasa’s most devoted fan is awarded the Fiji FA Gold Card, a nod to lifelong passion for the game and the power of community in football. His… read more
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Fiji Rugby Union to Revisit Drua Governance Agreements for Clarity
Fiji’s rugby leadership is gearing up for a governance rethink, with the FRU set to review all Drua franchise agreements. The aim is to cut through mixed… read more
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KL Iro Urges NRL Stars to Back Cook Islands World Cup Bid
KL Iro re-commits to the Cook Islands’ World Cup bid, urging eligible NRL stars with Aitu heritage to consider joining the mission. With his return from a… read more
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Cook Islands Launches Eight-Week Tuna Plan Consultation
An eight-week national dialogue is shaping a ten-year Tuna Management and Development Plan, inviting Cook Islands communities to define sustainable growth and resilient livelihoods in the island… read more
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Nauru’s Intergenerational Trust Fund Poised to Reach $1B by 2034
Nauru is banking on an Intergenerational Trust Fund to secure its economic future and lift living standards for generations to come. With strong early returns and plans… read more
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Drua Bring Super Rugby Pacific to Ba’s Upgraded Govind Park
Ba hosts a historic Super Rugby Pacific moment as the Fijian Drua head to Four R Govind Park. With a renovated 9,000-seat venue and growing plans to… read more
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Fiji Premier League Round 16 trimmed to three fixtures amid King’s Cup duties
Round 16 is trimmed to a three-match weekend as national-team duties reshape the schedule. With key players on international duty and two games postponed, the title race… read more
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Fijian Drua to host first-ever Ba home match as 2026 Super Rugby Pacific expands venues
Fijian Drua are set to stretch their home ground footprint for 2026, bringing Super Rugby Pacific action to Govind Park in Ba for the first time while… read more
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Gaza City Braces for a New Offensive as Shelling Rises and Hostage Protests Sweep Israel
Renewed shelling and a growing exodus tighten the grip on Gaza City as fighting pushes into the outskirts. Across Israel, protests demanding the release of hostages amplify… read more
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Glen Jackson pushes for a Fijian referee in Super Rugby Pacific
Could a homegrown whistle change the game in Super Rugby Pacific? Glen Jackson suggests a Fijian referee in the competition could lift officiating and improve the flow—a… read more
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Fiji Secondary School Basketball Championship Kicks Off with 58 Teams
Get ready for a weekend of high-energy hoops as Fiji’s secondary schools crown their next basketball stars. A 3-day, 58-team showdown spans U15, U17, and U19, with… read more
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Ba FC Fires Up Fans with Free Transport to Lautoka Showdown
Ba FC rolls out a fan-first plan for the big clash in Lautoka, offering free transport and a sea of black to flood Churchill Park. Fresh momentum… read more
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Fiji’s Largest Meth Case Heads to Sentencing
A high-profile drug case in Fiji heads toward sentencing, with authorities calling for stiff penalties for those tied to a massive meth shipment. The ruling could redefine… read more