30 h. ago FRU set to launches nationwide union audits to boost standards

Fiji Rugby Union will kick start next year with a series of visitations to all their unions across the country as they look to lift the standard of operations. He adds that this year has been a bumpy one for FRU, and they want to start next year on a high note, and they will […]

Politics

7 d. ago Thousands gather for Avatar 3 premiere: ‘Wellington’s done so well’

Courtenay Place was packed out yesterday night for the Australasian premiere of Avatar: Fire and Ash. Actors Sam Worthington, Cliff Curtis, Jack Champion and Duane Evans Jr, along with producers and crew of the third Avatar film, walked the red carpet through the central city via Blair Street to the door of the Embassy Theatre. […]

Politics

7 d. ago ‘Zootopia 2′ reclaims No. 1 spot at box office, grosses $1B worldwide

“Zootopia 2” regained the No. 1 spot at the domestic box office with $26.3 million in its third weekend of release, according to studio estimates Sunday, as The Walt Disney Co. animated sequel became the year’s second film to gross $1 billion worldwide. With “Avatar: Fire and Ash” arriving Friday, it was a relatively quiet […]

Sport

8 d. ago Quiet champion lifts Jeremiah Raibevu College into Badminton spotlight

Jeremiah Raibevu College has produced a breakthrough sporting moment after student Isimeli Nayacakalou claimed the C Grade title at the Badminton Fiji Open Nationals. The win marks a major milestone for the school, which only recently introduced badminton as an alternative sport to athletics and rugby. Principal Merewalesi Tuloma says with just three months of […]

Sport

1 week ago Idle youths vulnerable as church leaders urge national action

Church leaders are warning that Fiji cannot afford to ignore the growing number of young people roaming aimlessly in communities. They say the lack of structure and meaningful engagement is leaving them vulnerable to criminal activities. Vice Principal of Davuilevu Theological College, Reverend Taniela Baleinakorodala, says the country needs a more honest, open and practical […]

Politics

1 week ago Muster Dogs star Frank Finger features on Portrait Artist of the Year

An unbreakable bond first captured on our television screens has now come to life in art form. Central Queensland grazier Frank Finger and his champion kelpie working dog Annie stole hearts during the first season of ABC TV’s Muster Dog series. Now, they’re back in the spotlight in the new ABC series Portrait Artist of […]

Culture

1 week ago FMA welcomes removal of Skilled Professionals Evaluation Committee

Fiji Medical Association President, Dr. Alipate Vakamocea, has welcomed the repeal of the Registration of Skilled Professionals Act saying the decision restores proper regulatory oversight and strengthens public protection in the health sector. Dr. Vakamocea says professional bodies such as the Fiji Medical Association, the Fiji College of General Practitioners, and the Fiji Pharmaceutical Society […]

Events

2 w. ago Notre Dame opts out of bowl game after getting ‘punched in the stomach’ by CFP

Snubbed by the College Football Playoff, Notre Dame snubbed its nose at a second-tier bowl game. The ninth-ranked Fighting Irish responded to getting dropped in the CFP rankings for the second consecutive week by turning down an invitation to play in the Pop-Tarts Bowl in Orlando, Florida. “Overwhelming shock and sadness,” Notre Dame athletic director […]

Sport

2 w. ago Kolinisau demands sharper defence as Fiji target maximum points

Fiji Airways Fiji men’s 7s head coach Osea Kolinisau says the team must lift its defensive standards and maintain consistency as they shift their focus to this weekend’s Cape Town Sevens. Reflecting on their Dubai campaign, Kolinisau said Fiji’s performances showed promise but also exposed critical areas requiring immediate improvement. “We’ve got to try and […]

Events

2 w. ago Minister Radrodro endorses 20 policies to lift education standards

Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro has approved 20 major education policies. This signals a decisive move to modernise and strengthen Fiji’s education system after more than a decade without comprehensive policy updates. The endorsements follow extensive consultations with senior officials, external partners and teacher unions, ensuring the reforms reflect classroom realities and national priorities. [Source: […]

Politics

2 w. ago A Quiet Place comic explores Midwest town under double threat

Both the fun and terror of A Quiet Place are in the specific environment. How do people from diametrically varied parts of the globe survive when vicious creatures that hunt through sound crash land on Earth? The first two movies, as well as the video game offshoot, saw this concept play out in sleepy, rural […]

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