Fiji’s traditional knowledge preceded science

Our Islands, Our People By Raquel Bagnol Before Fiji’s Yasawa Island opened up to land-based tourism nearly 40 years ago, it was home to about 250 people. It had no electricity, no public markets, no public utilities, no cars or other amenities of...

Kalesi Cagi is Fiji’s first Civil Aviation Authority-endorsed Instrument Flight Procedure Designer

Kalesi Cagi is Fiji’s first Civil Aviation Authority-endorsed Instrument Flight Procedure Designer Fiji Airports is proudly celebrating a landmark in aviation excellence and talent development with the certification of Kalesi Samanunu Cagi,...

UB40 to perform in Fiji on January 30, 2026

Reggae legends UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell are set to perform live in Fiji as part of their iconic Big Love Tour, with a major concert scheduled for Friday, 30 January 2026 at King Charles Park in Nadi. The concert will mark a special celebration...

Consumer Alert On Repeat Offenders Continuing To Exploit Fijian Consumers

Press Release – Consumer Council of Fiji The bridal and fashion industry has not been spared either. Shriyas Bridal has drawn persistent criticism, with two complaints valued at $310, relating to incorrect orders, late deliveries, and unresponsive...

Consumer Council warns public about dishonest businesses

Seema Shandil The Consumer Council of Fiji has raised concerns about several businesses, particularly in the construction and bridal industries, that are operating dishonestly. Some of these companies use different names on social media to avoid...

The Real Love Island? Survivor Crew Romances Have Led to 67 Babies — and Now, Kids Live on Location in Fiji (Exclusive) By Stephanie Petit

NEED TO KNOW Throughout Survivor's 25-year history, 67 babies have come from crew members whose relationship started on set Now, some of those children live in Fiji for several months a year while their parents work on the reality show Jeff Probst...

Fiji aims to attract investment with key economic reforms

[Source: Fiji Government/Facebook] During a high-level business dialogue in Auckland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Manoa Kamikamica, met with Pacific-focused business and professional services leaders. The discussion centered on...

Japan backs Fiji as centre for regional cooperative excellence

Fiji is being considered as a key regional hub for cooperative training after high-level talks with the Institute for the Development of Agricultural Cooperation in Asia (IDACA). IDACA states it sees Fiji as strategically positioned to lead...

Workshop reveals future of industrial hygiene

Fosters Industrial & Hygiene Solutions Ltd is pushing for modern methods to protect properties from corrosion and damage, saying businesses can no longer rely on outdated practices. Business Operations Manager Brent Pickering said there was a time...

Palau Hosts Pacific Power Association Conference, Spotlighting Energy Transformation

⚡ Hosting the 32nd Pacific Power Association Conference, Palau is bringing together utilities, donors, and innovators to tackle shared challenges under the theme “Smart Grids and Digital Transformation in Energy.” 🌍✨ By: Summer Kennard KOROR,...

New tax reform to boost Fiji-India trade

FIJI stands to gain significantly as India gears up to launch its transformative GST 2.0 tax reform on September 22. Indian High Commissioner to Fiji Suneet Mehta said the reform holds special significance for Fiji, as it will make essential...

UB40 is coming to Fiji!

Get ready for an unforgettable night of reggae and big love as UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell brings their iconic Big Love Tour, to King Charles Park in Nadi on Friday, January 30th, 2026. This historic concert will celebrate UB40’s deep musical...

Mohammed Iqbal wins Young Farmer of the Year at National Agriculture Show 2025

28-year-old farmer, Mohammad Afzal Iqbal of Valelawa, Dreketi, has been awarded the Young Farmer of the Year at the 2025 National Agriculture Show. He dedicated the award to the memory of his late father, acknowledging the important role he played...

IN-DEPTH | Waste crisis emergency – Fiji’s recycling rate stagnates at 0.2% for the past five years

FIJI generated nearly 200,000 tonnes of solid waste in 2024, the highest amount in the past five years. However, less than one per cent of this waste was recycled, according to new data from the Fiji Bureau of Statistics (FBS). The figures,...

OPINION | Banks’ noose around the vanua’s neck

Finance isn’t just money — it’s raw power, wielded by banks as unyielding enforcers. From colonial plunder of Fiji’s abundant resources to the US dollar’s waning dominance amid BRICS’ assertive realignments, global finance has long decided who...

Black Ferns 7s embrace Fiji’s rugby spirit at Paradise 7s

New Zealand women’s sevens coach Edwin Cocker says the Black Ferns Sevens are relishing their time in Fiji as they take part in the ongoing Paradise 7s tournament. Cocker, who is part of the coaching team, said the squad includes a mix of...

Pant is new Tourism Fiji chief

DEPUTY Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism Viliame Gavoka has described the new chief executive officer of Tourism Fiji Dr Paresh Pant as someone who is “going to hit the ground running”. In an interview in Nadi, Mr Gavoka said the ministry...

From Slow to Fiery Finish: Bonfire Fest Jazz Up Crowd

The Pacific Crown Hotel’s waterfront venue in Honiara came alive on Saturday night as the 2025 Bonfire Festival overcame a quiet start to deliver a vibrant celebration of Pacific musical extravaganza. Although the early hours saw sparse crowd...

Health, infrastructure and sugar industry top priorities: Prasad

[Photo Credit: Ministry of Finance, Fiji] Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad says health services, infrastructure, and the sugar industry remain key priorities for government. He made the comment while meeting...

RBF flags surge in consumer complaints, banks account for 93%

The Reserve Bank of Fiji (RBF) has reported a sharp rise in financial consumer complaints for the second quarter of 2025. In its latest Complaints Management Bulletin, the RBF revealed that 1,657 complaints were received by Licensed Financial...