Fiji battles cybersecurity gaps

Fiji’s policing and enforcement agencies are struggling to keep pace with the rapid evolution of cyber threats, despite the nation operating in an advanced technological environment. This challenge was highlighted by Savenaca Siwatibau, Cyber...

Fiji Water Celebrates 'Origins,' Introduces Slim Bottle

Fiji Water's new 30-second campaign — "Origins"— was created by the Wonderful Agency. The spot is running on broadcast TV, streaming, social and retail at gas-station pump toppers and U.S. convenience stores. The art design and animation is by...

Fiji, SI, Vanuatu historic joint submission of ECS areas to UN

BY LORETTA B MANELE Fiji, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu together have presented a joint submission of Extended Continental Shelf (ECS) areas to the United Nations, a move considered historic. According to a recent statement from SPC, (The Pacific...

Climate change on her mind

Anaisi Tavuinaulu hopes to use the FMF Bula Festival as a platform to advocate on the impact of climate change on human health. The 19-year-old is a second-year student at the University of Fiji’s Saweni campus in Lautoka where she is pursuing a...

Fiji, Vanuatu and Solomon Islands submit landmark ocean claims covering 453,400km²

In a historic move, Fiji, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu have submitted three Extended Continental Shelf (ECS) claims to the United Nations Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf (CLCS), securing 453,400 square kilometres of shared ocean...

Sri Lanka Group expands investment in Fiji

EXPANSION plans in Fiji by Sri Lankan conglomerate Aitken Spence PLC through its subsidiary company Elpitiya Plantations has finally made progress since initially exploring opportunities in the country last year. Aitken Spence PLC, a prominent Sri...

Logo competition to promote insurance awareness in Fiji

In an effort to raise awareness about the importance of insurance, the Insurance Association of Fiji has launched a nationwide logo design competition for students inviting them to creatively express what insurance means to them and their...

Ambassador highlights Fiji’s unique role in Korean War

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Korean Ambassador to Fiji Kim Jin Hyung says Fiji holds a unique place in the history of the Korean War. Ambassador Kim says it is understood that a group of Fijians, enlisted in the British Armed Forces, were...

Scotland expecting Fijian onslaught

Grant Gilchrist Scotland second row Grant Gilchrist says his side is bracing for one of the fiercest challenges in world rugby when they face the Flying Fijians in Suva tomorrow. After a week of intense training in hot and humid conditions, the...

Fiji welcomes Tonga's bid for a diplomatic mission in Suva

Fiji’s President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu has formally acknowledged and expressed keen appreciation for Tonga’s recent declaration of interest in establishing a permanent diplomatic presence in Suva. In a high-level meeting with the King of Tonga,...

Fiji and Tonga reinforce deep rooted bilateral ties

The President of Fiji, Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu received a courtesy call Tuesday from Tongan King Tupou VI , reaffirming the long-standing friendship and enduring regional partnership between the two Pacific Island nations. During the high-level...

Burke earns debut as Scotland make 14 changes for Fiji Test

Gregor Townsend has hailed Fergus Burke’s physicality and defensive work after naming the Saracens fly-half in the Scotland squad to play Fiji in Suva on Saturday. The 25-year-old’s Test debut comes at the end of a seven-month involvement with the...

Exploring Fiji by Car: My First Car Rental Experience

Traveling to a new country is exciting, especially when it involves island views, warm ocean breezes, and the freedom of exploring on your own terms. As someone from Yorkshire, this was my first trip to Fiji, and I knew that to truly enjoy the...

Sustainable Fiji

Fiji and Tonga push for stronger regional collaboration

[Photo Credit: Fiji Government] President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu relayed to King Tupou VI of the Kingdom of Tonga about the need for Pacific unity. Ratu Naiqama received a courtesy call from King Tupou VI yesterday, where they reaffirmed the...

Jackie O Henderson, 50, show off her trim figure in swimsuit as she soaks up the sun on luxury Fiji getaway - after breaking her silence on rumoured romance with NRL star

Jackie 'O' Henderson has sent fans into a frenzy with her latest holiday selfie, showing off her incredible figure while relaxing poolside in Fiji. The KIIS FM radio queen, 50, looked effortlessly radiant as she perched on the edge of a private...

Historic joint submission of Extended Continental Shelf areas to the United Nations by Fiji, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu

History in the Pacific as representatives to the UN H.E. Odo Tevi (Vanuatu), H.E. Jane Waetara (Solomon Islands), and H.E. Filipo Tarakinikini (Fiji) present their North Fiji Basin submission to Alice Hicuburundi, Principal Legal Officer, UN...

Fiji can’t afford Australia and New Zealand salary levels – FCEF CEO

Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation CEO Edward Bernard says that matching or exceeding the financial offers made by Australia and New Zealand does not make economic sense, and if the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Fiji believes otherwise,...

Fijiana eyes cohesion, speed ahead of World Cup

With just over six weeks to go before the Rugby World Cup kicks off, the Fijiana 15s are ramping up their preparations under head coach Ioan Cunningham. The squad is currently in camp ahead of a crucial test match against the United States, a key...

Insurance Association Partners with Fiji Sun

The black-tie gala event will be held on August 16 at the Grand Pacific Hotel from 6pm to 10pm, celebrating achievements in Fiji’s insurance industry. From left: Insurance Association of Fiji (IAF) chairman Avi Raju and Fiji Sun Acting...