Fiji positions itself as a centre for Pacific trade and connectivity

FIJI is positioning itself as a reliable hub for Pacific trade and connectivity, supported and strengthened by digital transformation. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Co-operatives, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and...

Fiji partners with China to launch green vehicle project worth over US$80M

Fiji’s transition to clean transport is getting a major boost, with an estimated US$80 million in annual exports expected from a new partnership with China to introduce new energy vehicles and green infrastructure in the country. The China...

FIJI Water restrained from proceeding with planned layoffs for now after an order by the Employment Court

FIJI Water restrained from proceeding with planned layoffs for now after an order by the Employment Court FIJI Water is restrained from proceeding with it’s planned layoff of workers for now after an order by the Employment Court. This follows an...

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...

FABC-AFBC two-day business forum to focus on Fiji economy

TOP Government and statutory bodies officials in Fiji will feature prominently as speakers at the upcoming 29th Australia-Fiji Business Forum scheduled for next week in the Gold Coast, Australia. Confirmed so far on the first speaker carousel...

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...

Fiji dominate, PNG secure fourth straight win

HONIARA (Solomon Islands) - Day four of the FIBA Women’s Melanesian Cup 2025 delivered two decisive results at Friendship Hall in Honiara. Fiji bounced back in style with a commanding 103–42 win over Vanuatu, while Papua New Guinea extended their...

Fiji’s creative arts sector held back by lack of structure, says arts leader

Fiji’s creative arts sector remains informal and underdeveloped; this was a challenge highlighted in a recent press briefing in Suva, focused on the buildup towards the much-anticipated Dance Fest Fiji 2025. It was made known that the challenge...

Environment Minister says Fiji’s marine ecosystem under strain

Fiji’s ocean is under mounting pressure from climate change, marine pollution, and biodiversity loss, and the government is taking action to reverse the trend through a new national strategy. Speaking during the opening of the three-day...

Safeguarding consumers this Diwali

AS Diwali draws near, the spirit of celebration fills the air across Fiji. Homes are being cleaned and decorated, families are preparing traditional sweets, and shoppers are filling markets and supermarkets in search of gifts, groceries, and...

Society Insider: All Black Damian McKenzie and Georgia O’Sullivan’s Fiji family holiday before baby announcement

“We are both beyond excited to be expecting and are very grateful to be starting a family together,” they said. The news comes less than a month after McKenzie’s older brother, former professional rugby player Marty, welcomed his first child, son...

Former Fiji rugby captain, 'Big Joe' Veitayaki, dies aged 58; tributes pour in for the gentle giant

Image composite: Instagram via: Talei Veitayaki, Northland Rugby Union Former Flying Fijian prop and captain Joeli Veitayaki, affectionately known as Big Joe, has passed away unexpectedly at the age of 58. The news was confirmed by his daughter,...

Former Flying Fijian Joeli Veitayaki passes away

Former Flying Fijians Prop Joeli Veitayaki has passed away today. This was confirmed by his daughter Talei Veitayaki on her social media page. Veitayaki made his debut for Fiji against the New Zealand Maori in Christchurch on 4 June 1994. He...

Fiji trade delegation NZ-bound; aims to unlock new export markets

DEPUTY Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Co-operatives, MSMEs and Communications Manoa Kamikamica will lead a Fiji trade and investment delegation to the Fiji Business Forum 2025 scheduled for next week in Wellington and Auckland, New...

MSAF CEO suspended pending investigation into Goundar Shipping vessel Captain Inoke

MSAF CEO suspended pending investigation into Goundar Shipping vessel Captain Inoke The board of the Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji has decided to suspend its Chief Executive Officer, Joweli Cawaki to allow investigations into matters...

Fijian Drua loose-forward heeds call to don Fiji jumper

MOTIKIAI Murray has acknowledged that a call from the national team for the November Tests would be nothing short of an honour, to don the prestigious white jersey and represent the nation on the international stage. While he has expressed an...

Moe Coffey on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan

Renowned Events Director Moe Coffey branded the first Homecoming Festival he was planning with the late George FIJI Veikoso as mission impossible because he didn't think the concert was going to be viable, feasible or even possible to deliver. He...

Fiji men’s basketball team thrashes Vanuatu 123-61 in FIBA Melanesian Cup match

The Fiji men’s basketball team secured a commanding 123-61 victory over Vanuatu at the FIBA Melanesian Cup today. Tyrone McLennan finished the game with a competition-high 44 points, including an impressive seven three-pointers. Speaking during...

100 laptops handed over to Marist Education Community across Fiji

100 laptops equipped with Windows 11 licences have been handed over to the Marist Education community across Fiji, a gift designed to strengthen digital learning and technological literacy among students. The donation was made possible through the...

Drua rookie back where it all began

Angelo Smith. [Photo Credit: Fijian Drua] It was a special first day at the Drua camp for Fijian Drua rookie forward Angelo Smith, who has officially joined the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua on a two-year contract. Training with his new teammates for...