Friday, 04 September 2026
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Nº 55 Friday, 04 September 2026

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Sisters Naisewa and Marawa to lead Fijiana forwards against Japan

Sisters Karalaini Naisewa and Keleni Marawa will lead the forwards upfront with Karalaini at prop and Marama a…

All Blacks great Christain Cullen named 2027 Coral Coast Fiji 7s Ambassador

Former All Blacks great Christian Cullen has been confirmed as the Official Ambassador for the 2027 McDonald’s…

Disputed FICAC document is not hearsay in Prof Prasad case

The Suva Magistrates Court has ruled that the document being introduced by FICAC as evidence in the trial agai…

Bose Vanua should be engaged in the fight against gender-based violence

Policies to address gender-based violence should reach the Bose Vanua, where discussions can filter down to co…

Tamani brings something new to Flying Fijians – Ikanivere

FIJI Water Flying Fijians captain Tevita Ikanivere says the inclusion of former national 7s representative Ter…

Scabies prevalence in Fiji almost halved following national drug campaign

Scabies prevalence in Fiji almost halved following a national mass drug administration campaign carried out in…

Stop treating workers like animals

Ram Sami & Sons (Fiji) Ltd should stop treating workers like animals and start treating them like human beings…

Team Fiji strikes gold and silver at Australian Culinary Federation Restaurant Challenge

Team Fiji has won gold and silver at the Australian Culinary Federation Restaurant Challenge. Isireli Chong fr…

Health Ministry urges precautions as influenza activity rises across Fiji

People are being advised to take precautions against influenza, stay home when sick and seek medical attention…

NRL stars headline Bati’s 40-member Rugby League World Cup squad

The Fiji Bati has named a strong 40-member extended squad for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup, featuring NRL s…

Krishna calls on fans to turn up in numbers for 2026 Extra BOG

Extra Bula FC and Fiji national football team captain Roy Krishna is calling on football fans to turn up in nu…

Fiji calls for urgent regional action against transnational crime and illicit drugs

Fiji is calling for urgent regional action to tackle the growing threat of transnational crime and illicit dru…

FNPF recovers $2.8M as $8M legacy in employer contributions remains outstanding

More than $8 million in historical contributions owed to FNPF members remains outstanding, with the Fiji Natio…

$1.5b defence deal: What does Fiji give in return?

Mr Tikoduadua said Fiji funds what it can through its own budget, while Australia fills the gaps.

$284m to 'dismantle Fiji’s drug networks'

The major funding commitment will support a new National Joint Enforcement Centre, strengthen the Fiji Police …

Referendum Bill to be ‘dealt with’ this weekend

The development comes as questions remain over the timeframe for the Bill and whether Fijians will have enough…

Narube accuses PM of using CRC report for political gain

He said the Prime Minister should instead have focused on the completion of the CRC report and the processes t…

Women must have a seat at disaster planning table

Ms Rakuita made the comments during a side event on unlocking gender-responsive disaster finance in Koror, Pal…

Nadi football player warned to follow bail conditions

Valentine faces two counts of rape and one count of abduction involving two complainants, aged 17 and 18.

Used needles found among 1000kg of rubbish cleared from Vatuwaqa creek

The rubbish, collected during a three-day clearing operation, included plastic bottles, food wrappers, househo…

Former court officer jailed for three years over $3,100 fraud

During that period, he dishonestly recorded lower amounts on duplicate and triplicate copies of eight receipts…

Koro school’s long search for a signal ends

Teachers once travelled by boat beyond Koro’s reef to find a signal for school work.

Digital push to future-proof Fiji’s sugar industry

New system and chatbot aim to improve efficiency, accessibility and financial inclusion for growers.

Digicel to connect underserved Lau communities under new USO deal

Starlink-powered connectivity included in new Universal Service Obligation project

Families budget carefully for Hibiscus fun

Higher fuel and operating costs push ride prices to as much as $10

Church targets $30,000 through festival stall

Members use festival crowds to raise funds for extension and new office Youth join fundraising effort during s…

Hibiscus now a platform for change, says former queen

Alisi Rabukawaqa says the festival gives young women opportunities to advocate for their communities and creat…

70 years later, first Hibiscus Queen finally gets her crown

Liebling Marlow, crowned Miss Hibiscus at 18 in 1956, finally receives the crown she never got during her reig…

Mary Nelson: The crown that built her confidence

At 92, former Miss Hibiscus Mary Nelson recalls how winning the 1958 crown helped build her confidence before …

Court to rule on hearsay objection in Biman Prasad trial today

Defence argues Registrar of Companies officer cannot testify about document he did not author.

Life sentence welcomed, but taxi safety fears remain

Association calls for cameras, GPS, checkpoints and night patrols

Police body-cam footage could become court evidence

Police Bill endorsement vital to body cams implementation

Vosarogo accuses Narube of spreading false narrative on Rabuka’s CRC comments

Lands and Mineral Resources Minister Filimoni Vosarogo has accused Unity Fiji Leader Savenaca Narube of spread…

Corona Cero Post Show Fiji Pro · Cloudbreak, Fiji More perfection in paradise, Cloudbreak roars back in a big way I Corona Cero Post Show Day 5

Schedule Championship Tour Challenger Series Qualifying Series Junior Tour Longboard Tour Big Wave Specialty E…

George Bower starts again for All Blacks against Springboks

Prop George Bower, who has links to Fiji, has been named for the second week in a row in the starting All Blac…

40 Ram Sami and Sons workers on strike for better conditions and pay

40 Ram Sami and Sons workers are on strike as they demand better working conditions, improved pay and recognit…

One in 50 Fijian children could have rheumatic heart disease

One in every 50 children in Fiji could have rheumatic heart disease, with health authorities stressing that ea…

Paddlers take 500km journey around Viti Levu to protect Fiji's living waters

The Paddle for Hope team has begun a journey of more than 500 kilometres around Viti Levu, taking with them a …

Sigatoka father travels to parliament to call for tougher criminal justice laws after son's death

A grieving father who travelled from Sigatoka with his family to call for changes to Fiji's criminal justice s…

Centre for Democracy and Dialogue supports amendment of powers of SOE in proposed Electoral (Amendment) Bill

The Centre for Democracy and Dialogue has today shown its support to the amendment of the powers given to the …