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,...

Fiji finalizes priorities for global climate stage

[Photo Credit: Fiji Government] The government has finalized its national priorities ahead of COP30, aiming to present a united and forceful stance on the global climate stage. The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change wrapped up its second...

India-Brazil-South Africa Fund empowers rural Fiji women via skills training

New York [US], October 19 (ANI): India's Permanent Mission to the United Nations shared on the occasion of the recently concluded International Day of Rural Women how the India, Brazil and South Africa (IBSA) Fund has positively impacted the lives...

Chinese EVs to hit Fiji, Pacific markets

CHINESE electric vehicles will be hitting Fiji’s roads soon with the launch in China this week of the China (Yunnan)– Fiji New Energy Vehicle Export Project, a major investment partnership between publicly-listed FMF Foods Ltd and Yunnan Maimiao...

World News | India-Brazil-South Africa Fund Empowers Rural Fiji Women Via Skills Training

New York [US], October 19 (ANI): India's Permanent Mission to the United Nations shared on the occasion of the recently concluded International Day of Rural Women how the India, Brazil and South Africa (IBSA) Fund has positively impacted the lives...

Niukore to join Cook Islands ahead of PNG clash

Cook Islands coach Karmichael Hunt has confirmed the arrival of the former Parramatta Eels and Zealand Warriors forward, Marata Niukore, ahead of next week’s Pacific Championships match against Papua New Guinea, following their 44–24 loss to Fiji...

Kainamoli named MVP at FIBA Melanesian Cup

Estelle Kainamoli. [Photo Credit: Basketball Fiji] Fiji’s Estelle Kainamoli has been named the Most Valuable Player of the FIBA Women’s Melanesian Cup 2025, after leading her side to a gold-medal victory in Honiara. Kainamoli’s all-round...

Young guns shine as Fiji grabs gold in Melanesian Cup

Source: Basketball Fiji Fiji’s new generation of basketball stars rose to the occasion in Honiara, powering the national side to back-to-back titles at the FIBA Women’s Melanesian Cup with a hard-fought 57–47 win over Papua New Guinea. Fiji last...

Fiji Bati focus on maintaining Young talent after in over Aitu

Fiji Bati captain Tui Kamikamica says developing and exposing young local players remains the team’s main focus in the Pacific Championships, following their 44–24 victory over the Cook Islands Aitu at the Santos National Football Stadium in Port...

BEHIND THE NEWS | Fiji in the spotlight

FIJI remains on Tier 2 Watch List for the second consecutive year, according to the US Department of State’s 2025 Trafficking in Persons Report. This means Fiji does not fully meet the minimum standards for eliminating human trafficking but is...

RURAL DEVELOPMENT | Matuku islanders’ unbreakable spirit

ASSSISTANT Minister for Public Works, Meteorological Services and Transport, Naisa Tuinaceva, has praised the people of Matuku for taking charge of their own development, saying the responsibility and unity displayed during the recent Fiji Day and...

DISCOVERING FIJI | The lost island of Burotukula

ACROSS the blue waters and lush green mountains of Fiji, the line between reality and myth is often blurred, but as our elders would often remind us, these stories of old are a metaphorical way of conveying important truths to the children of the...

Body slams labour Bill | Fiji hotels raise abuse concerns

New enforcement powers proposed for labour officers under the Employment Relations Bill No 27 of 2025 could breach constitutional protections and open the door to abuse, says the Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association. Association chief executive...

Fiji crowned FIBA Women’s Melanesian Cup champions after 57-44 win over PNG, while men’s team settle for silver

Fiji crowned FIBA Women’s Melanesian Cup champions after 57-44 win over PNG, while men’s team settle for silver Fiji overcame a slow start to defeat Papua New Guinea 57-44 and claim their second FIBA Women’s Melanesian Cup title in Honiara. The...

Bula scores four tries to help Fiji Bati thump Cook Islands

Jahream Bula scored four tries to help the Vodafone Fiji Bati defeat Cook Islands 44-24 in their opening Pacific Championships Bowl clash in the men's rugby league competition at Port Moresby last night. The Wests Tigers fullback was in impressive...

Fiji’s Estelle Kainamoli named Most Valuable Player

HONIARA (Solomon Islands) - Fiji’s Estelle Kainamoli was named the Most Valuable Player of the FIBA Women’s Melanesian Cup 2025, after leading her team to a historic championship with a combination of scoring, rebounding, defense, and leadership....

Fiji win second straight FIBA Women's Melanesian Cup

HONIARA (Solomon Islands) - Fiji overcame a slow start against Papua New Guinea to win a second straight FIBA Women's Melanesian Cup, 57-44. The Fijians won the title in 2022 after losing to Papua New Guinea in the Final in 2017. It was also the...

Fiji ready to defend title against PNG

Fiji Women’s Basketball side will face Papua New Guinea tomorrow in the Melanesian Cup final as they look to maintain their title as defending champions. The side defeated New Caledonia 60-48 this afternoon. Fiji rep Estelle Kainamoli says they...

Fiji Outclass Cook Islands in 44-24 Pacific Championships Victory

Fiji Bati made a powerful statement in Port Moresby, overpowering the Cook Islands Aitu 44-24 in the Pacific Championships opener at Santos National Football Stadium on Saturday, 18th October. It was a sunny afternoon that saw the Fijians display...

Fiji Bati overpower Cook Islands Aitu 44–24 in Pacific Championships

The Fiji Bati proved too strong for the Cook Islands Aitu in their 2025 Pacific Championships opener at the National Football Stadium in Port Moresby, cruising to a commanding 44–24 victory. Fiji set the tone early, dominating the first half with...