Fiji works to expand its export of organic products

[Source: Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways Fiji/Facebook] The Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways is finalizing a national organic policy to support small-scale farmers and promote sustainable agriculture across Fiji. Under the leadership of...

Fiji reaffirms regional leadership in sustainable tourism

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism Viliame Gavoka [2nd from right] during his visit to Tonga, last week [Source: Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation/Facebook] Fiji has reaffirmed its leadership and commitment to sustainable tourism...

Tourism Fiji appoints new CEO

An industry veteran will lead Fiji’s tourism growth and global brand strategy as new CEO of Tourism Fiji. The tourism body has announced the appointment of Dr Paresh Pant as its new chief executive officer following a global recruitment process....

Fiji deputy PM Gavoka calls for Pacific solidarity in safeguarding tuna fisheries

Fiji’s deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation, Viliame Gavoka, opened the 9th Pacific Tuna Forum in Nadi Tuesday with a strong message of unity and responsibility, warning Pacific nations against complacency as they...

England given back three headache as Tom Roebuck joins Freddie Steward as major doubts for Fiji clash

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Fiji braces for wetter months ahead as La Niña watch issued

The Fiji Meteorological Service has placed the country under a La Niña Watch, with climate models indicating the likely development of a weak La Niña event between November 2025 and January 2026. According to the Fiji Climate Outlook for November...

Fair Recruitment Key to Sustainable Reintegration – Says Prime Minister Manele at PLMAM 2025 Opening

HONIARA, Solomon Islands – The Pacific Labour Mobility Annual Meeting (PLMAM) 2025 officially opened this morning in Honiara, Solomon Islands, bringing together Pacific labour mobility stakeholders from across the Pacific and beyond under the...

Fijian footballers earn OFC placement in Auckland

Source: FFA / Facebook Three Fiji women’s national footballers Adi Lita Bakaniceva, Maria Veronica, and Caroline Qalivere have departed for New Zealand to join Eastern Suburbs AFC in Auckland for a two-week high-performance attachment under the...

Fiji moves to sign UN cybercrime treaty

A wide view of the General Assembly as it considered, for adoption, the UN Convention against Cybercrime. [file photo] The country is set to sign the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime to strengthen national laws and enhance...

Bird strikes cost Fiji Airways $19.2 Million, Gavoka tells Parliament

Bird strikes are placing a considerable financial burden on Fiji Airways and the nation’s aviation sector. This was highlighted by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Civil Aviation Viliame Gavoka who says that Fiji Airways airline had grounded...

From British Army Nursing Officer to becoming a Principal - the amazing story of Fijian Joanna Fox

From British Army Nursing Officer to becoming a Principal - the amazing story of Fijian Joanna Fox Joanna Fox, Principal at Harrogate Ladies College (Duchy College). Former British Army nursing officer and now educator, Joanna Fox, the daughter of...

DPM Gavoka: Fiji recorded 41 bird strikes in 2024 — aviation safety under review

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Civil Aviation Viliame Gavoka has revealed that Fiji recorded 41 bird strikes in 2024, the highest number in recent years, prompting renewed focus on aviation safety and wildlife management. Speaking in...

Rabuka emphasizes sustainable growth and stronger Pacific trade partnerships

[file photo] Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says a major focus at the Pacific-ACP and Forum Trade Ministers Meeting was sustainable industries — particularly agriculture, fisheries, and other key sectors. Rabuka says this will ensure that natural...

Fiji grants market access for Solomon Islands kava

The Biosecurity Authority of Fiji (BAF) has confirmed that market access for kava from the Solomon Islands has been officially granted, marking a major milestone in strengthening regional trade and cooperation. In a statement, BAF said the...

iTaukei Peace Education Project Highlighted at Fiji Peace Festival 2025 – “Heritage for Peace and Unity” through HOPE in Fiji Initiative

Suva, Fiji – October 18, 2025 — The Fiji Peace Festival 2025 was held on Saturday afternoon in Suva under the theme “HOPE in Fiji: Heritage Outreach for Peace and Empowerment.” The event brought together civic leaders, educators, youth and women’s...

NEWS FEATURE | Debate over poll integrity sets path for reform

“YOU can’t have integrity of elections if you don’t have integrity of elections.” That truth framed debate in Parliament on Tuesday night as MPs turned their attention once again to Fiji’s election laws. Assistant Minister for Home Affairs Ratu...

Six Senses Con Dao Wins HICAP Sustainable Hotel Award for Positive Community Impact

Six Senses Con Dao has received the Positive Community Impact Award at the 2025 HICAP Sustainable Hotel Awards. Judges commended the hotel for its dedication to supporting the local community, preserving cultural heritage, and promoting...

Fiji’s economic growth to moderate post-rebound

Fiji’s economic growth is expected to moderate over the medium term following a strong post-pandemic rebound. Westpac’s Fiji Economic Update and Outlook reflects more of a balanced assessment of both upside and downside risks, with forecasts now...

NEWS FEATURE | Vueti-Kadavu impact – Festival a model for national transformation

THE Vueti-Kadavu Youth Festival has sparked a wave of transformation in youth empowerment and sports revival on Kadavu, says the Ministry of Youth and Sports. Minister Jese Saukuru highlighted the festival’s outcomes in Parliament last week,...

Pacts epitome of South-South cooperation

In a move to enhance economic ties, China's Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao met with economic and trade officials of Micronesia, Vanuatu, Nauru, Kiribati and Fiji, to sign economic partnership upgrading framework agreements between China and each...