30 h. ago Sydney residents honour Bondi victims on National Day of Reflection

Mourners and community members on Sunday (December 21) gathered at Bondi Beach, laying flowers and paying respects as Australia marked a National Day of Reflection for victims of a mass shooting during a Hanukkah celebration at the seaside location one week ago. The attack, described by authorities as Australia’s deadliest mass shooting in nearly three […]

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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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6 d. ago Counterfeit products a growing concern, Consumer Council cautions

Counterfeit products are becoming an increasing concern in Fiji’s markets, with authorities warning that many shoppers may be unknowingly purchasing fake goods. The Consumer Council of Fiji says while counterfeit items are widely sold, very few complaints are being lodged by consumers. Chief Executive Seema Shandil says many shoppers struggle to tell the difference between […]

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1 week ago Tuvalu youths break new ground at Nadi Junior Rugby Festival

Tuvalu’s participation in this year’s Nadi Junior Rugby Festival has become one of the most inspiring stories of the tournament, marking a major breakthrough for a nation that has long struggled with facilities, resources, and exposure to competitive rugby.   For many of the young players, it was not only their first time competing overseas, […]

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1 week ago Imogen Poots reflects on acting career and new creative direction

Imogen Poots has been thinking about a Sam Shepard quote: “People here have become the people they’re pretending to be.” Those 10 words, from a poem in his “Motel Chronicles” collection, are kind of about her character in “Hedda,” the quietly courageous Thea. But they’re also kind of about everything. After 20 years of acting […]

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2 w. ago Vuki recognised for outstanding TV storytelling at Media Excellence Award

The people behind a good news bulletin or a meticulously crafted documentary are the unsung heroes of storytelling, those who document stories through the lens. Isoa Vuki, a Senior Producer at Mai TV, is one such individual. His work was recognised at the Fiji Achievements for Media Excellence Awards last night, where he scooped three […]

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2 w. ago Veteran journalist calls for adaptability and training in newsrooms

Managing Editor Digital for the Fiji Times, Anish Chand, was among the biggest winners at the Fiji Awards for Media Excellence last night, taking home Journalist of the Year, Print Journalist of the Year, and Most Innovative Digital Team. With 34 years of experience across television,  90radio, and print, Chand says the recognition reflects decades […]

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2 w. ago Resilience and progress as Media Excellence Awards return after 17 Years

After 17 years of silence, the Fiji Awards for Media Excellence returned last night. Acting Fiji Sun Publisher and Fiji Media Association President, Rosi Doviverata, told the industry that despite the long pause, Fiji’s journalists never stopped serving the nation. Doviverata says the comeback of the awards night signifies more than celebration, calling it a […]

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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 […]

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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 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: […]

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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 […]

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2 w. ago Susan Powter reflects on struggles, comeback in new documentary

Amid her pop culture comeback after losing control of a reported $300 million earned by her successful wellness company in the ’90s, Stop the Insanity! infomercial icon Susan Powter has opened up about suicidal ideation as she survived while driving for Uber Eats in Las Vegas. In a recent interview on comedian Kathy Griffin’s YouTube […]

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2 w. ago MacLachlan reflects on Sex and the City role and initial doubts

Trey MacDougal is one of the most memorable husbands in Sex and the City history, but Kyle MacLachlan was initially crestfallen when he learned of the plans for his role. “I haven’t rewatched it, but I remember it being good at the time. I thought one of the strengths, in particular our stuff, was, let’s […]

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3 w. ago Death toll hits 212 as Sri Lanka struggles with Cyclone Ditwah impact

Sri Lanka’s death toll from Cyclone Ditwah climbed to 212 with 218 missing, officials said on Monday, as flood waters breached a dam and rescue operations continued into a fourth day. Nearly a million people are impacted by heavy rains and floods that swept through large parts of the south Asian island nation forcing nearly […]

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3 w. ago Chaudhry demands probe into mines, water and health mismanagement

Labour Party Leader Mahendra Chaudhry claims that Fiji is facing deepening social and economic crises under the current government. Speaking at the Fiji Labour Party’s 40th Annual Delegates Conference in Nadi, he said decades of mismanagement have left youth, rural communities and vulnerable groups struggling with poverty, unemployment, inadequate healthcare and housing shortages. According to […]

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3 w. ago Women’s rugby journey in Fiji shines in “Breaking Ground Premier”

The powerful new documentary Breaking Ground: The Rise of Women’s Rugby in Fiji premiered in Suva last night, drawing diplomats, government leaders, sporting representatives and advocates to an event that highlighted both the remarkable progress of Fijian women in rugby and the challenges that continue to shape their journey. The film features current and former […]

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4 w. ago Moaning Myrtle actress discusses age gap and Harry Potter audition

Moaning Myrtle is the epitome of uncomfortable hormonal adolescence — but she wasn’t played by a teenager. Shirley Henderson recently reflected on playing the aggressive young ghost in 2002’s Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets as a 36-year-old. “The casting director said, ‘Go for it — and don’t mention your age,'” Henderson recalled in […]

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