SHIPPING TIMES | PM unveils plans for maritime strategy

Fiji will launch its first Maritime Security Strategy in the coming months. This was highlighted by the Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, during the opening of the Vuvale Maritime Essential Services Centre in Lami last week. He said the Maritime...

Lion One Reports 4,200 oz in Quarterly Gold Production

Lion One Metals Limited (TSXV: LIO,OTC:LOMLF) (OTCQX: LOMLF) ("Lion One" or the "Company") is pleased to report preliminary quarterly gold production from the Tuvatu Gold Mine in Fiji for the quarter ending September 30th, 2025. Preliminary...

SHIPPING TIMES | 95pc of shipping budget utilised, says Tuisawau

By July 2025, 95 per cent of the $3.4million budget allocation for the 2024-2025 financial year had been utilised. This enabled 156 franchise trips and the transportation of over 22,000 passengers and 6000 tonnes of essential cargo to maritime...

SHIPPING TIMES | Sailing for humanity

China’s largest hospital ship, Ark Silk Road received 1241 outpatient visits and 14 inpatients in during its four-day in Suva. The ship’s medical team performed 187 surgeries and 700 auxiliary examinations such as CT, DR, ultrasound and ECG,...

Cope Construction turns 30 – Staff pay tribute to company founder

HOMEGROWN construction company Cope Construction Pte Ltd recently celebrated 30 years of operation paying a fitting tribute to its late founder Satya Sekran. In an emotional speech to guests, staff, family and friends during the celebratory...

SHIPPING TIMES | $120m centre opens

The opening of the Vuvale Maritime Essential Services Centre (MESC) in Lami is part of Australia’s contribution to building capability – providing for the national security of Fiji. This was highlighted by Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister and...

SHIPPING TIMES | Public urged to use shipping scheme

The Ministry of Transport encourages the travelling public to take full advantage of the Shipping Franchise Scheme provided by government. The scheme, according to the ministry plays a key role in promoting economic activity and improved...

Fiji’s constructive engagment maximises partners, minimises risk

For Fiji, hedging is not just survival, but a way of shaping its role as a confident, independent actor in the Blue Pacific. By engaging everyone while committing to no one, Fiji extracts maximum benefit, minimises dependence and diversifies risk....

Fiji’s former UN Ambassador rejects Trump’s claim that climate change is…

Fiji’s former Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Dr Satyendra Prasad, has “respectfully and with deep humility” disagreed with U.S President Donald Trump’s claim that climate change is “the greatest con job ever...

Tuisova brings leadership and edge to Flying Fijians – Byrne

FIJI Water Flying Fijians Head Coach Mick Byrne says winger Josua Tuisova brings leadership and confidence to the squad as they prepare for their November tour of Europe. Speaking to fijivillage News after naming his team this morning, Byrne says...

Court halts redundancy of FIJI Water workers

The High Court in Lautoka has issued an interim order restraining FIJI Water from proceeding with the planned redundancy of its unionised workers until the matter is determined in court. The order was made by Justice Mohamed Mackie in the...

STOLEN FijiFirst Bus from original party owners finally Impounded. End of the Road for the Bainimarama-Khaiyum "Butako Bus". Fiji High Court Tows Away their "Butako Bus", dissolves party, issues winding-up order

The former ruling FijiFirst Party has been officially dissolved after the High Court in Suva issued a winding-up order. The party, founded in 2014, was de-registered in July last year after failing to amend its Constitution by the June 28, 2024...

Landowners demand mining reform, government promises review

Revising the Mining Act 1965 is not an overnight job. This was highlighted by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka during the Fijian Media Association Town Hall Meeting at the Golden Event Centre in Tavua in response to calls from Vatukoula residents...

SI amongst world’s top fish consumers

The Solomon Islands has been ranked 33rd in the world for fish consumption per capita in 2025, according to the latest global data on fish consumption by country. According to Fish consumption by country 2025, the data shows that an average person...

INSIDE STORY: Kerzner’s landmark project in Fiji

INTERNATIONAL developer and operator of luxury resorts Kerzner International Holdings Limited has announced the signing of the first One&Only resort and community of private homes to be developed in Fiji. The landmark development is a testament to...

Investment Fiji target potential business partnerships at forum

INVESTMENT Fiji CEO Kamal Chetty sought to capitalise on the potential business partnership opportunities with European businesses at the EU Pacific Business Forum in Nadi this week. Mr Chetty highlighted the importance of exploring alternative...

Tribe toasts Fijian creativity as official beverage partner of Makete Ethnik 2025

Tribe toasts Fijian creativity as official beverage partner of Makete Ethnik 2025 Tribe, Fiji’s leading ready-to-drink vodka since 1998, has been named the official beverage partner of Makete Ethnik 2025, a vibrant celebration of Fijian...

Players in tuna industry urged to invest in SEZs

A GOVERNMENT official has urged players in the tuna industry to invest in the country’s special economic zones (SEZ) during the 9th Pacific Tuna Forum in Nadi, Fiji. Special Economic Zone Authority chairman Lawrence Sause also spoke about the...

Kimaya Fiji Group wins four major titles at 2025 World Travel Awards

The Kimaya Fiji Group won four prestigious titles at the 2025 World Travel Awards. The awards include Oceania's Leading Family Resort 2025-Fiji Hideaway Resort & Spa, Fiji’s Leading Family Resort 2025, Fiji’s Leading Resort 2025-Yatule Resort and...

FoundHer Program launched to empower Fijian women in tech and investment

Women in the tech industry now have an opportunity to get direct access to funding, training, visibility, and long-term influence in both the startup and investment space as the FoundHer Program has been launched. Women in Tech Fiji says they have...