President meets ‘Irish Fijians’

President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu has called on Fijians living in Ireland to uphold the values that define Fiji as he met members of the diaspora in Dublin on Saturday. The President and the First Lady, Emily Lalabalavu, were hosted by the Fijian...

Paul Scurrah is new Fiji Airways Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer

Former CEO of Virgin Australia, Paul Scurrah is the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Fiji Airways, effective 1st November 2025. Scurrah served as CEO of Pacific National, Australia’s largest private rail freight company, where...

Radisson Blu Resort Fiji elevates guest experience with a property-wide renewal

SUVA, Fiji, Oct. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Radisson Blu Resort Fiji, Denarau Island, has completed a 12-month revitalization that lifts the guest experience across the resort. The FJD 6 million project refreshed signature dining venues, public...

Burnt cane crisis threatens sugar industry and market access

Sugar mills across the country are now receiving more than 60 percent burnt cane daily, a worrying trend that’s threatening the quality, reputation, and marketability of Fiji’s sugar. Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Sugar, Dr. Vinesh...

Fiji pushes for fair health access in Pacific emergency preparedness

Assistant Minister for Health Penioni Ravunawa. [Photo Credit: MOH] Fiji is calling for stronger regional collective readiness as Pacific nations work to implement the amended International Health Regulations 2005. Speaking at the WHO Pacific...

Ro Filipe says Fiji Sun report on MSAF matter misleading

Minister for Transport Ro Filipe Tuisawau has clarified that the Fiji Sun headline on Saturday on the Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji was misleading and referred to a matter that has already been resolved. This relates to the suspension of MSAF...

Fiji Gateway Hotel redefines hospitality excellence

[Source: Fiji Gateway Hotel/Facebook] What began as a journey to improve efficiency behind the scenes has turned into a national milestone, Fiji Gateway Hotel has become the first hotel in Fiji to earn the prestigious National 5S Certification,...

Fiji, Israel sign agreement to boost cybersecurity cooperation

[file photo] Fiji is set to strengthen its cybersecurity capabilities through a new partnership with Israel. A formal agreement was signed today between the two governments, witnessed by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and Israel’s Deputy Foreign...

New Zealand and Pacific winners announced for the 2025 HM Awards

The winners from Aotearoa and the South Pacific for the 2025 HM Awards have been announced at a gala black-tie dinner in Auckland last Friday (Oct 31) attended by over 200 leading industry executives. Over 45 winners from across New Zealand and...

SHIPPING TIMES | Green maritime industry

Fiji Ports Corporation Limited recently participated in an inception workshop on the Feasibility Assessment of Energy-Efficient Technologies for Fiji’s Government Shipping Services (GSS) Fleet. Held on October 3, 2025, the workshop was hosted by...

SHIPPING TIMES | Fijians attend international meet in Monaco

Fiji Navy chief Commodore Timoci Natuva and the director of Fiji Hydrography Service Jervis Robinson recently attended the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) Council meeting in Monaco. Fiji was recently part of a delegation representing...

SHIPPING TIMES | ‘Make climate finance more inclusive’

FIJI Ports Corporation Limited participated in the Climate Finance Knowledge Exchange Workshop, held on October 13 and 14 at the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat in Suva. The workshop brought together leaders from government ministries and the...

President urges diaspora to maintain Fijian values

[ Source: Fiji Government / Facebook ] Members of the Fijian community in Dublin and Northern Ireland gathered last night to meet with President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu and First Lady Emily Lalabalavu at a special event hosted at the Clayton Hotel...

Ro Filipe stands firm as tensions rise with Goundar Shipping

File Photo Minister for Transport Ro Filipe Tuisawau has responded to recent claims by Goundar Shipping Limited, clarifying that all decisions made regarding vessel operations are subject to due process and proper assessment. The company had...

Fiji’s Deputy Prime Minister steps down over perjury, false information charges

Fiji’s Deputy Prime Minister Manoa Kamikamica has resigned from Cabinet after being charged with perjury and providing false information to a public servant, the country’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka confirmed on Monday. The charges, filed by...

Fiji and Israel Sign MoU to strengthen cyber security and bilateral relations

In a significant step towards creating a more secure cyber environment for Fijians, a Memorandum of Understanding has been signed today between Israel’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Sharen Haskel and Fiji’s Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka, aimed at...

Fiji inspires Aghori | Author draws spiritual energy from island myths

Indian author and motivational speaker Mayur Kalbag says his next book, the third instalment of his spiritual fiction series Aghori, is being shaped by his encounters and inspiration in Fiji. Kalbag, who visited the country earlier this year, told...

Australia and Fiji rewrite economic playbook

FIJI Airports is executing a major $2 billion infrastructure investment plan through 2033 to modernise ageing facilities and expand capacity. The plan covers diverse assets, including pavements, buildings, IT systems, and equipment, reflecting the...

Fiji to receive $61M from Climate Investment Plan

The governing board of the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) has endorsed Fiji’s FJ$61 million (US$27 million) Nature, People, and Climate (NPC) investment plan — a major step in strengthening the country’s climate resilience and ecosystem...

Regulatory caution -Traders and consumers warned as cyclone season approaches

THE Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission (FCCC) is urging the public to exercise vigilance and caution as the cyclone season draws near and warns traders not to exploit the situation by engaging in price gouging or other unethical practices...