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Salawa, Tuni and Samusamuvodre to start for Nadi against Nadroga
Swire Shipping Fijian Drua players Kitione Salawa, Meli Tuni, and Tuidraki Samusamuvodre Swire Shipping Fijian Drua players Kitione Salawa, Meli Tuni, and Tuidraki Samusamuvodre will lineup for Nadi as they try to topple rugby giant, Nadroga, at...

125 Years After Its Creation, The MICHELIN Guide Sets a New Global Standard for Hotel Excellence with the MICHELIN Key Distinction
The MICHELIN Guide is pleased to present its inaugural Global MICHELIN Keys Selection. Following the launch of MICHELIN Key distinctions in 15 top travel destinations1 last year, The MICHELIN Guide Inspectors have scoured the world and chosen...

Pacific islanders face discriminatory migration policies in NZ
KAIAFA Ledua is no stranger to the ocean and sailing. But he’s just returned from the most rewarding voyage of his life – a father and daughter sail to and from the 54th Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders Meeting in Honiara, Solomon Islands. The...

ʻUlu pioneer honored for 40 years of advocacy
Reading time: < 1 minuteRagone has advocated for ʻulu for more than four decades. (Photo credit: Jim Wiseman) University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Associate Professor Diane Ragone has been recognized for her global leadership in advocating for ʻulu....

Cleary wins historic gold in Tahiti
FIJI bodybuilding scene has received a significant boost with Baszil Cleary’s historic win at the 26th South Pacific Bodybuilding Championship in Tahiti. Competing in his first international event, Cleary impressed judges with his discipline,...

Lack of information sharing threatens effectiveness of Cybersecurity Framework
Organizations across both public and private sectors face an increasing wave of cyber threats and a key challenge emerging is the lack of consistent information on cyberattack experiences. This was emphasized by the Fiji Computer Emergency...

ATH reports over $6 billion processed via M-PAiSA in 2025 financial year
Fiji’s booming digital finance industry has hit a new milestone, with M-PAiSA processing over $6 billion in transactions in the past year, according to the Amalgamated Telecom Holdings (ATH) Group’s Annual Report for the financial year ending 30...

Ba goes in with a lot of hope
[Source: Fiji Football/Facebook] RC Manubhai Ba rested some of their key players against Stratum Construction Rewa on Thursday because of their yellow card situation at the FMF Inter District Championship at 4R Stadium Govind Park Ba. Team coach...


Trump, China, and Declining US Influence in Asia
The clashing interests of the United States and China sustain their continuing rivalry in Asia, the main determinant of regional dynamics. The struggle focuses on the Indo-Pacific countries ranging from India in the west to Japan in the northeast,...

Skyscanner’s Travel Trends 2026 report reveals rise of personal, passion-driven travel among Indians
Hilton 2026 Trends Report - Hilton FijiGlobal travel marketplace Skyscanner has unveiled its Travel Trends 2026 Report, revealing that Indian travellers are prioritising hyper-personalised, passion-driven experiences as travel becomes more...

NUS HOSTS REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL DELEGATION FOR EU-FUNDED AGRI-TOURISM PROJECT
(Apia, Samoa – Oct 10th, 2025) – The National University of Samoa welcomes a visiting delegation from Slovakia, Italy, Vanuatu and Fiji today as part of an ongoing EU funded research project on Agritourism Research Project. The AGRI-TOUR...



India considers introducing nationwide climate-linked insurance scheme
India's government has begun early-stage talks with local insurers about designing a nationwide climate-linked insurance programme aimed at simplifying the payout process after extreme weather events such as heatwaves and floods. The scheme would...

Carnival Splendor Cruise Ship: A Complete Guide
This article is part of a directory: Carnival Cruise Line Carnival Splendor is a unique ship in Carnival Cruise Line’s fleet, known for its bold design and high-energy atmosphere, sailing year-round from Sydney, Australia. It offers a variety of...

SHOPPER | Furniture that reflects the beauty of our islands
At Courts, they take pride in offering furniture that reflects the strength, beauty, and craftsmanship of our beautiful Fiji Islands. Their products are locally crafted from solid kiln-dried Mahogany treated timber, a premium hardwood known for...

Spoiler alert: Albertans Survivor journey ends with rare sea krait encounter
A rare and frightening encounter with a venomous sea krait has brought an abrupt end to St. Albert resident Jake Latimer's journey on Survivor. St. Albert's Jake Latimer's run on Season 49 of Survivor came to an abrupt and emotional end after he...
