3 d. ago Methodist church calls for unity and reflection this Christmas

President of the Methodist Church of Fiji and Rotuma, Reverend Dr Semisi Turagavou, has extended Christmas greetings to the people of Fiji, urging citizens to reflect on the true meaning of the festive season.   Rev Turagavou says Christmas is a special time for families, villages and communities to come together and give thanks to […]

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1 week ago Kylie Cantrall joins Masked Singer as first revealed contestant

For the first time in show history, viewers won’t be asking “Who is that?” under one of the disguises on The Masked Singer season 14 — they’ll already know. Yes, before the season has even started, a celebrity contestant has unmasked themself in a new twist for the series, but don’t worry, it was all […]

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1 week ago UK’s Princess Kate celebrates community work at annual Christmas service

Kate, Britain’s Princess of Wales, hosted an annual Christmas carol concert at Westminster Abbey on Friday to honour guests who had mostly been invited for service to the community, joined by her husband and heir to the throne Prince William. The event, which the princess launched, is now in its fifth year, offering the royal […]

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2 w. ago Fijian Flying Circus ready to light up NZ festivals in February 2026

Fiji’s acclaimed Fijian Flying Circus is set to make its debut tour of New Zealand in 2026, backed by the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the New Zealand High Commission in Suva. New Zealand’s High Commissioner to Fiji, Charlotte Darlow, joined VOU performers and Director Sachiko Soro in Suva to announce […]

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2 w. ago PALM workers face job loss and visa uncertainty in Australia

When Susan Pinu was pregnant with her daughter, she was far from her home in Solomon Islands and found herself wandering an Australian town looking for help. It was not what she expected when she joined the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme in 2021, hoping to build a house and support her family back […]

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2 w. ago PSH Hospitals becomes surprise hotspot for global medical talent

PSH Hospitals is emerging as a training destination for international doctors, with young Australian clinician Dr. Dylan Foskett the latest to join its growing cardiac program. His move to Fiji reflects the hospital’s push to build a regional centre of excellence in advanced surgery and specialist care. Foskett says he was drawn to Fiji after […]

Science

2 w. ago US backs UN demand for Russia to return abducted Ukrainian children

The United States joined 90 other countries at the United Nations to demand Russia “ensure the immediate, safe and unconditional return of all Ukrainian children who have been forcibly transferred or deported” and urge Moscow to stop the practice. The adoption of the resolution by the 193-member General Assembly came a day after U.S. President […]

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2 w. ago Mataele soaks in special homecoming as he joins for preseason

New Swire Shipping Fijian Drua recruit Manasa Mataele says returning home to begin preseason with the club has been an emotional and unforgettable milestone in his professional career. The 28-year-old joined the Drua camp this week, marking his longest stay in Fiji in a decade after spending nearly all his playing years abroad. His arrival […]

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2 w. ago Canada agrees to join EU initiative to surge defense spending

Canada has reached an agreement to join the European Union’s Security Action for Europe (SAFE) initiative, which will give Canadian defense companies expanded access to the European market, Prime Minister Mark Carney’s office said on Monday. “Canada’s participation in SAFE will fill key capability gaps, expand markets for Canadian suppliers, and attract European defence investment […]

Events

3 w. ago Linda Hamilton joins Stranger Things final season as Dr. Kay

There was a point recently when Linda Hamilton actively considered retirement. The Terminator and Dante’s Peak star, 69, was suffering a bad hip around 2023 and wasn’t convinced she could perform to the best of her ability. However, it didn’t take long before she and her agent put those thoughts to rest. Then, just a […]

Sport

3 w. ago Everybody Loves Raymond cast marks 30 years with reunion special

The Everybody Loves Raymond cast — including Ray Romano (Ray), Patricia Heaton (Debra), Brad Garrett (Robert), Monica Horan (Amy), and more — were together again on Monday night to commemorate the sitcom’s 30th anniversary. But fans shouldn’t expect for it to become a regular thing. “This, I’m sure you know, is a reunion,” Romano told […]

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4 w. ago President highlights unity as he tours India’s free mega hospital

President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu has joined hundreds in Muddenahalli, India to mark the 100th birth anniversary of Sri Sathya Sai Baba, calling his message of unity, compassion and service a guide for today’s world. Speaking at the event, Lalabalavu says Sai Baba’s teachings of “Love All, Serve All. Help Ever, Hurt Never” continue to inspire […]

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4 w. ago Hilary Swank’s brief 90210 role discussed by former castmates

Hilary Swank’s time on Beverly Hills, 90210 was brief, but two of her castmates say it wasn’t the future Oscar winner’s fault. Tori Spelling and Jennie Garth, who played besties Donna Martin and Kelly Taylor on all 10 seasons of the teen soap, talked about Swank joining the show’s eighth season on the latest episode […]

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4 w. ago Plans for a new International standard sporting ground in Nausori

Nausori Town is preparing for one of its biggest capital developments yet, with plans underway to build a new international-standard sporting ground in Manoca. The Nausori Town Council says while Ratu Cakobau Park remains in use until renovations fully conclude in 2027, attention has now shifted to developing the next major sporting facility. Special Administrators […]

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