community
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Nausori Sevens Returns with 56 Teams, Boosting Fiji’s Grassroots Rugby and Funding a Local Walkway
Rugby sevens return to Nausori after 15 years, sparking a weekend of fast-paced action that drew teams from across Fiji. Beyond the thrills, it’s about rebuilding pathways for young players and backing a local community project, signaling a fresh chapter for grassroots rugby.
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Taveuni Animal Lovers Expands Desexing Outreach Across Fiji’s Northern Division
On remote Fijian islands, a small charity is quietly changing how communities care for their animals—from desexing hundreds of pets to hands-on education that shifts long-held attitudes. The mission promises healthier animals, healthier communities, and a future where stray numbers dwindle.
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Levuka-born singer Elena Baravilala Gardiner dazzles at Adelaide Fringe 2026, fusing Pacific roots with international stages
Levuka-born singer Elena Baravilala Gardiner threads faith, roots, and fearless artistry from Fiji to global stages. Her journey weaves award-winning music with cross‑continental collaborations, capped by a poignant moment when her father watched her perform live for the first time.
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Fiji Resource Owners Urged to Drive Local Stewardship for a Sustainable Environment
Fiji’s forests and watersheds face rising development pressures. A new push argues that laws alone aren’t enough—local communities must step up as stewards of the islands’ natural capital.
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Nasinu launches 6,000-tree urban greening push with 120 saplings on International Day of Forests
Nasinu launches a bold urban greening drive, planting 120 trees in one day as a first step toward a 6,000-tree goal by 2026. A community-powered effort to shade streets, enrich biodiversity, and put sustainability at the heart of the city.
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Fiji village adopts lawa ni Qoibau restricting women’s kava drinking to restore family discipline
Traditional chiefs in Fiji’s Qoibau vanua unveil a new customary code aimed at restoring family discipline and community order. The lawa ni Qoibau covers drinking, noise, and dress, and includes a controversial measure about women’s grog use—sparking discussion of tradition amid changing norms.
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Tailevu Rugby Secures Historic Naming Rights Deal with Fresh Choice for 2026 Season
Tailevu rugby marks a historic milestone as Fresh Choice becomes the union’s first naming rights partner, backing the 2026 season with a $20,000 sponsorship. The deal aims to boost grassroots rugby—from youth development to women’s programs—bringing fresh energy to the Tailevu rugby community and its clubs.
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Sangam Fiji Launches Commemorative History of Nadi’s Sri Siva Subramaniya Swami Temple as Centenary Celebrations Continue
New commemorative history uncovers the human story behind the Sri Siva Subramaniya Swami Temple in Nadi—devotion, sacrifice and a community built on resilience. As centenary celebrations unfold, the book connects the temple’s evolution to Indo-Fijian identity, preserving memories that illuminate the present.
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128 Captains Plant Trees at Damodar Arts Village Ahead of Fiji Bitter Marist 7s 50th Anniversary
Ahead of the 50th Marist 7s, a bold green initiative brings 128 team captains together for a tree-planting drive—bridging rugby, community spirit, and environmental stewardship in the lead-up to the tournament.
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Taf’aga Outrigger Unveils Multi‑Talent Lineup for Wai Tui Games 2026
An all-new, multi-talented Taf’aga Outrigger Canoe Club lineup is stepping up for the Wai Tui Games in April 2026. A mix of seasoned medallists, university paddlers and a buoyant cohort of younger talents is shaping a story where sport meets study, faith and community.