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...

EFL works to restore power in Naboro and Navua after cable fault

People living in the Naboro and Navua areas are advised that there has been a temporary power disruption from around 9.07pm last night, which is still ongoing. Energy Fiji Limited states that the affected areas include parts of Navua — from VITI...

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...

Fiji PM Rabuka justifies use of Standing Order 51 to fast-track the repeal of the Media Bill and Itaukei Land Trust Amendment bill

Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has justified the Government’s use of Standing Order 51 to fast-track the repeal of the Media Industry Development (Repeal) Bill of 2023 and the i-Taukei Land Trust (Amendment) Bill of 2023. Speaking to...

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...

Fiji police recover body of former PNG Pepes coach

SUVA: Fiji police have confirmed recovering the body of former Papua New Guinea Pepes coach Unaisi Rokoura, who was reported missing on Saturday (local time) after a suspected drowning incident while gathering freshwater mussels. Rokoura, 47,...

Plastics found in Fiji fish

MORE than 70 per cent of fish surrounding Viti Levu have been found to contain microplastics. This was revealed in a 2025 study titled ‘Microplastic occurrence in 21 coastal marine fish species from fishing communities on Viti Levu, Fiji’ that...

Consumer Council Of Fiji Steps Up Market Surveillance Ahead Of Festive Season

Press Release – Consumer Council of Fiji As Diwali draws near, the Council encourages all Fijians to shop smart, support ethical traders, and celebrate responsibly. As consumers prepare to celebrate the Festival of Lights, the Consumer Council of...

Fiji sets new fire safety benchmark

[File Photo] Fire safety is now a cornerstone of national development as the government moves decisively to modernize the country’s fire protection industry. Minister for Housing and Local Government Maciu Nalumisa said the goal was safer homes,...

Australia–Fiji Business Council strengthens economic ties in Gold Coast

[Photo Credit: Investment Fiji] The 29th Australia–Fiji Business Forum currently underway at the Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel in Gold Coast, Australia will conclude today. The forum brought together government officials, business leaders, and...

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...

Navigating Fiji’s trade future

Global trade winds are shifting — marked by geopolitical tensions, disrupted supply chains, and the rise of new regional blocs — the question confronting Fiji’s business community is clear: how can we sustain growth, remain competitive, and carve...

Former Fiji PM escapes jail time

FIJI is becoming a key destination for business investment, attracting the interest of leaders and prominent business entrepreneurs seeking to build partnerships that support local communities and boost economic growth. As Brisbane prepares for...

India-UN Development Partnership Fund empowers 10 Pacific nations through solar energy

The official website of UNOSSC noted that the introduction of solar energy to the State House in Fiji happened with the support of the India-UN Development Fund.India's Permanent Mission to the United Nations shared how the India-UN Development...

17 dance companies to ignite the stage at Dance Fest Fiji 2025

Dance Fest Fiji returns bigger than ever this year, featuring a record breaking 17 dance companies, including two from overseas - the largest since the festival began five years ago. Speaking to fijivillage News, Dance Fest organiser Tevita...

Fiji faces farmer decline as youths shun farming

The number of farmers across Fiji is declining, and young people are showing little to no interest in taking up farming. This was revealed by Minister for Agriculture and Waterways Tomasi Tunabuna, who described the trend as a growing social issue...

Agriculture, tourism focus of business council talks

GERMANY has committed itself to strengthening ties within the Pacific. Reflecting the peaceful reunification of East and West Germany in 1990, German Ambassador to Fiji Dr Andreas Prothmann said the day served as a living testament to the power of...

Britain keeps Fiji on methanol poisoning warning list

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has broadened its methanol poisoning warnings to cover eight more countries visited by British nationals, adding to existing advice for destinations including Fiji. Newly added countries with...

Second undersea cable manufacturing now complete

Tonga has reached a major milestone in its digital infrastructure upgrade. The manufacturing phase of Tonga’s second international undersea telecommunications cable, a 383-kilometre branch of the Hawaiki Cable system, is now complete and the cable...