Sad farewell to creative icon

OBITUARY The Peninsula has lost one of its most dynamic women. After a long and arduous journey with cancer, Brenda passed away with her family around her at home in Booker Bay on Friday, October 3. A powerhouse of the creative arts, Brenda will...

Love Island fans promised a 'feast' as UK first announced by ITV

ITV has promised Love Island fans a "feast" is on the way after the latest season of the reality dating show revived a dwindling viewership. Season 12's debut episode in June this year was watched by 2.6m people which was nearly double the show's...

Government launches comprehensive review of State Lands Act

A comprehensive review of the State Lands Act 1945 has been commissioned by Acting Attorney-General Siromi Turaga, to modernise and strengthen the legal framework governing State land management in Fiji. In a Terms of Reference (TOR) issued on...

Preserving what we eat

IN many Fijian households, food is central to family life. Meals are often generous, with plenty prepared to share. But once the eating is done, the question of what happens to the leftovers is an important one. Some food is saved for later, some...

Brazil showcases finance ministers’ plan for $1.3 trln

[Source: Reuters] A group of 35 finance ministers laid out suggestions for scaling climate finance to $1.3 trillion a year, a key demand by developing nations ahead of this year’s COP30 talks in Brazil. In the first-of-its-kind report, the Circle...

WORLD FOOD DAY & POVERTY ERADICATION ROUNDTABLE: LOCAL SOLUTIONS TO GLOBAL CHALLENGES

In commemoration of World Food Day and the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, the InnerCity Mission for Children will host a high-level roundtable discussion themed “Developing Local Humanitarian Solutions to Global Challenges” on...

World Food Day & Poverty Eradication Day: InnerCity Mission leads talks on local solutions

From In celebration of World Food Day and the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, the InnerCity Mission for Children is set to host a high-level roundtable discussion themed “Developing Local Humanitarian Solutions to Global...

She wove her struggles into strength and created a brand that inspires — Lusia Qiolevu

She wove her struggles into strength and created a brand that inspires — Lusia Qiolevu With dreams of expanding her business to support children who have lost parents to breast cancer and to empower single mothers facing financial and emotional...

Switch and MDF partnership to improve access to finance

E-MOBILITY and renewable energy company Switch Network and the Australian government’s Market Development Facility (MDF) are partnering to accelerate the use of rooftop solar solutions in Fiji. This, it hopes to achieve by improving access to...

NFA calls for urgent public awareness

National Fire Authority Chief Executive Officer Puamau Sowane says the continued rise in structural fires across Fiji is alarming especially given the number of community awareness programs already in place. Sowane says despite extensive education...

Letters to the Editor | October 14, 2025

Why the delay? – DONALD SINGH SUVA ACCORDING to RNZ News, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is yet to decide if it will investigate the bird strike that resulted in an emergency call-out at Christchurch Airport for a Fiji Airways flight. In the...

Future Sea-level Rise Is Certain, but the Amount and Speed Are Uncertain

The WMO co-sponsored World Climate Research Programme (WCRP)1 is at the forefront of sea-level change research. At the request of WMO Members and other United Nations entities, WCRP has developed a status brief on current and projected sea-level...

FTUC wants collective bargaining rights for police and corrections officers

[Source: Parliament of the Republic of Fiji/Facebook] The proposed amendments Employment Relations Bill does not allow members of the Fiji Police Force and the Fiji Corrections Service to take part in industrial action, even if they join a union....

Prime Minister to attend FMA town hall forums in Tavua today and in Ba tomorrow

Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka has today confirmed that he will attend this week’s Fiji Media Association “Meet the Public and the Press” Town Hall meetings in the Western Division. These events will take place in Tavua today, at the Golden Event...

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...

Top 30 Island Escapes for Winter Travel 2025, Revealed by Travel and Tour World

NEW YORK, Oct. 15, 2025 -- Travel and Tour World (TTW), one of the world's leading B2B travel media platforms unveils the "Top 30 Island Escapes for Winter Travel 2025."This feature highlights thirty standout islands captivating travelers this...

Abhinav Kashyap calls Salman Khan “criminal,”

[Source: AP] The long-running feud between Dabangg director Abhinav Kashyap and Salman Khan has resurfaced with fresh accusations. In a recent interview, Kashyap referred to Salman as a “criminal,” asserting that the actor’s wealth and influence...

Pacific: Collision Of Crises Deepens Child Nutrition Challenges In PNG, Solomon Islands And Vanuatu

Press Release – Save the Children Save the Childrens study has found that climate change is making it significantly harder for families to access healthy food, affecting not only how food is grown but also raises the price of produce, impacts...

Court orders removal of AI-misused links

[Source: Bollywood Hungama] Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan has secured a major legal victory as the Delhi High Court granted him interim protection against the unauthorised use of his name, likeness, and voice through AI-generated and deepfake...

BTS To Make Long-Awaited Comeback In March 2026, Confirms RM

[Source: NDTV] BTS leader RM has officially revealed new details about the group’s highly anticipated comeback, confirming that their next album is planned for a March 2026 release. Speaking at W Korea’s Love Your W Breast Cancer Awareness event...