Fijian delegation joins global peace summit in South Korea

A five-member delegation from Fiji took part in the 11th Anniversary of the HWPL World Peace Summit held on September 18–19 in Cheongju, South Korea. Hosted by the international peace NGO Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL),...

PM appoints Sachida Nand and Shalen Kumar as Assistant Ministers

Independent Members of Opposition and former Fiji First MPs, Sachida Nand and Shalen Kumar will be sworn in as Assistant Ministers by the President tomorrow. Nand has been appointed as the Assistant Minister for Public Enterprises and Kumar will...

Government moves to modernise telecom laws for digital era

Government is considering new measures to make service providers responsible in cross-border criminal investigations and to allow the blocking, filtering and take-down of illegal internet content. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for...

FIJI RED CROSS SOCIETY | A little goes a long way

The Red Cross Ball was born out of ruin. After wars that left cities hollow and hospitals full, men and women in black coats and gowns gathered not merely to dine but to give. They gave for hospitals, for blankets, for the wounded. They gave...

Former Fiji PM convicted

A MAN arrested in a Fiji drug bust with links to Chinese organised crime has been identified as Lagomarsino Bales, son of Palau Senate President, Hokkons Baules. Also arrested was Ginna Mukunghoa Choi of the Federated States of Micronesia who was...

Fiji PM Rabuka outlines key outcomes from International engagements in ministerial…

Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka Wednesday told Parliament that Fiji’s recent international engagements are producing tangible results for healthcare, climate resilience, regional cooperation, and global diplomacy. Delivering a ministerial...

Fiji Bati, Bulikula face squad setbacks

[Photo Credit: FNRL] The Fiji National Rugby League has confirmed key absences for both the Vodafone Fiji Bati and Fiji Bulikula squads ahead of upcoming fixtures. Viliame Kikau will miss this year’s Fiji Bati campaign due to family commitments,...

Fijian boxer barred from World Champs due to new genetic test not available in Fiji

Fijian boxer barred from World Champs due to new genetic test not available in Fiji Fijian Samoan boxer Jasmine Daunakamakama was among 13 women barred from competing at the World Boxing Championships in the UK earlier this month due to a new...

Fiji Airways wins 2026 IFSA Award for Best Inflight Food or Beverage – Pacific Rim Cuisine

Fiji Airways wins 2026 IFSA Award for Best Inflight Food or Beverage – Pacific Rim Cuisine Fiji’s national airline, Fiji Airways has been awarded the prestigious 2026 International Flight Services Association (IFSA) Award for Best Inflight Food or...

Dr Tamara Osborne-Naikatini’s Dismissal and Reinstatement and the End of Professor Pal Ahluwalia’s Era at USP: A Case STUDY in Governance and Accountability. His fall stands as cautionary tale in silencing critics

The reinstatement of Dr Tamara Osborne-Naikatini marks a significant turning point in the recent history of the University of the South Pacific (USP). It comes at the end of a protracted and highly public dispute over leadership, accountability,...

USP PhD student calls for women’s involvement in ocean governance

A doctorate student at the University of the South Pacific (USP) in Suva, Fiji, is urging greater involvement of women in ocean governance and program implementation. Alice Clara Rore of North Malaita made the call during her presentation on the...

OPINION | Saluting our seniors: International Day of Older Persons

The 2025 United Nations International Day of Older Persons was observed throughout the world yesterday. With the theme “Older Persons Driving Local and Global Action: Our Aspirations, Our Well-Being and Our Rights”, the day focused on the...

US report criticises Fiji

SOUTH Korean religious group Grace Road has again come under the spotlight in the latest US State Department Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report, with pointed criticism of the Fijian Government’s handling of allegations against its leadership. The...

Former Fiji First MPs Sachida Nand and Shalen Kumar appointed as new Assistant Ministers

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has appointed two new Assistant Ministers. Sachida Nand has been named Assistant Minister for Public Enterprises. Shalen Kumar takes up the role of Assistant Minister for Multi-Ethnic Affairs. Both will be officially...

Australian Deputy PM visits Fiji to strengthen defence ties

Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Richard Marles, has arrived in Fiji for a three-day official visit aimed at deepening defence and security ties under the Vuvale Partnership. During his visit from October 2–4, Mr Marles...

Nine lives lost to intimate partner violence, including two men who committed suicide

Nine lives lost to intimate partner violence, including two men who committed suicide Minister for Women Sashi Kiran. Photo: Parliament of Fiji Nine lives have been lost to intimate partner violence, including two men who committed suicide. This...

114,000 Fijians left for better employment opportunities, education, and other opportunities from Jan 2018 to Aug 2025 – Prof. Prasad

114,000 Fijians left for better employment opportunities, education, and other opportunities from Jan 2018 to Aug 2025 – Prof. Prasad Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad. Photo: Parliament of Fiji From January...

‘Where Is the Ministry for Men?’ – Opposition MP questions gender balance in Government policy

Opposition MP Rinesh Sharma has called on the government to establish a dedicated Ministry for Men, saying current structures fail to recognise the growing number of male victims of violence, mental health crises, and social neglect. Speaking...

Flying School engine overhaul breached rules, triggered audit, Parliament told

Acting Minister for Civil Aviation Ifireimi Vasu has defended the Civil Aviation Authority of Fiji (CAAF) over its decision to restrict aircraft at Pacific Flying School, saying the move followed serious breaches involving unapproved engine...

Not “every Tom, Dick and Harry” can have a say in aviation safety – MP Koya tells Parliament

Opposition MP Faiyaz Koya has criticised the trend of raising serious aviation concerns on social media, saying Fiji’s civil aviation system must not be undermined by what he called “every Tom, Dick and Harry” airing grievances online. Speaking in...