17 h. ago Council warns public against illegal crypto training schemes

The Consumer Council of Fiji is warning the public about a rise in illegal virtual asset–related training activities being actively promoted on social media platforms, particularly TikTok. The Council says these schemes target local residents by promising high returns through so-called educational trading programmes, designed to lure participants into paying fees for online and in-person […]

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29 h. ago People’s Alliance backs minister’s push for power tariff consultation

The People’s Alliance Party says concerns raised by Minister for Public Works Ro Filipe Tuisawau over the recent electricity tariff increase are legitimate and in the best interests of Fijians. General Secretary Sila Balawa says while the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission (FCCC) is independent, it must recognise that government ministers represent the people. He […]

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30 h. ago Fiji Pine clarifies lease and dividend process after online claims

The Fiji Pine Group of Companies has dismissed social media claims that some landowning units in Bua have not received lease rental payments. Executive Chair Ratu Rakuita Vakalalabure responded to a post by Australia-based creator Suliasi Daunitutu, saying all land rentals are fully up to date. Ratu Rakuita also clarified confusion over dividend distribution. While […]

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7 d. ago ‘Hero’ who disarmed Bondi gunman recovering after surgery, family says

A Sydney fruit shop owner who wrestled a gun from one of the alleged attackers during the mass shooting at Bondi Beach is recovering in hospital after undergoing surgery for bullet wounds to his arm and hand, his family said. Forty-three-year-old Ahmed al Ahmed was identified on social media as the bystander who hid behind […]

Sport

8 d. ago Ales Bialiatski, who won Nobel prize while behind bars, is freed from prison

Human rights campaigner Ales Bialiatski fought for decades on behalf of political prisoners in Belarus, earning the Nobel Peace Prize but paying the cost of his own freedom. The Nobel award in 2022 made Bialiatski a globally recognised symbol of resistance to the authoritarian rule of President Alexander Lukashenko, a close ally of Russia’s Vladimir […]

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1 week ago New research reveals low trust in official information sources

A new BBC Media Action study has revealed that only a small fraction of Fijians rely on or trust information from official sources. The survey of more than 1,000 Fijians found that seven percent turn to local authorities or government officials for information, and only five percent trust the information they receive from them. The […]

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1 week ago Tudravu urges caution as probe into alleged Viber leak deepens

Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu has reiterated the Fiji Police Force’s commitment to a thorough, impartial, and evidence-based investigation into the alleged leaked Viber messages that have been circulating widely on social media in recent days. The messages, which allegedly contain exchanges between senior officers and individuals linked to drug-related operations, have triggered intense public scrutiny. […]

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1 week ago Octavia Spencer celebrates ‘iconic’ Sinners’ duo Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan for EW’s 2025 Entertainers of the Year

The Oscar winner, who worked with the two on “Fruitvale Station,” their first film together, praises them for their filmmaking excellence: “They keep creating projects we need to see” If 2024 was the year of Brat, 2025 was undeniably the year of Sinners. While some joked that vampire movies are a recession factor, Ryan Coogler […]

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1 week ago Australia social media ban set to take effect, sparking a global crackdown

Australia is set to become the first country to implement a minimum age for social media use on Wednesday, with platforms like Instagram, TikTok and YouTube forced to block more than a million accounts, marking the beginning of an expected global wave of regulation. From midnight (1300 GMT), 10 of the biggest platforms will be […]

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1 week ago Nadi native graduate overcomes hardship to complete media and communication degree

23 year-old Kata Wiseman Koli, originally from Nawaka, Nadi with maternal links to Veinuqa in Tailevu, graduated today with a Bachelor of Media and Communication—an achievement he describes as the result of perseverance through years of personal, financial, and academic challenges. Koli, well-known in Fiji’s media circles, had balanced full-time work with studies, noting that […]

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1 week ago Warner Bros fight heats up with $108 billion hostile bid from Paramount

Paramount Skydance (PSKY.O), opens new tab on Monday launched a hostile bid worth $108.4 billion for Warner Bros Discovery (WBD.O), opens new tab, in a last-ditch effort to outbid Netflix and create a media powerhouse that would challenge the dominance of the streaming giant. Netflix had emerged victorious on Friday from a weeks-long bidding war […]

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1 week ago India’s IndiGo battles passenger fury over luggage lost in chaos

India’s IndiGo (INGL.NS), opens new tab is battling growing passenger fury over delays in finding and delivering thousands of stranded bags, with social media flooded with photos of luggage piling up at airports after last week’s large-scale flight disruptions. IndiGo, which has 65% of the domestic market, has apologised after cancelling more than 2,000 flights […]

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1 week ago Paramount launches $108.4b hostile bid for Warner Bros Discovery

Paramount Skydance (PSKY.O), opens new tab on Monday launched a hostile bid worth $108.4 billion for Warner Bros Discovery (WBD.O), opens new tab, in a last-ditch effort to outbid Netflix and create a media powerhouse that would challenge the dominance of the streaming giant. Netflix had emerged victorious on Friday from a weeks-long bidding war […]

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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 Police seize phones of officers allegedly linked to drug case

Eight police officers have allegedly been implicated in a drug-related investigation, prompting the Fiji Police Force to seize their phones for digital forensic analysis. Commissioner of Police Rusiate Tudravu says the Criminal Investigations Department conducted a detailed review of social media posts, which reportedly linked the officers to an individual connected to the drug trade. […]

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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 Basiyalo claims best sports award, inspires young women in journalism

Thriving in a field predominantly known to be male-dominated is not something Taina Basiyalo, a sports journalist at Fijian Broadcasting Corporation, ever dreamt of achieving. However, last night the unexpected happened when her name was announced for the Television and Video Best Sports Award at the Fiji Media Achievement Excellence Awards-the first to be held after a […]

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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 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 YouTube says it will comply with Australia’s teen social media ban

Google’s YouTube shared a “disappointing update” to millions of Australian users and content creators on Wednesday, saying it will comply with a world-first teen social media ban by locking out users aged under 16 from their accounts within days. The decision ends a stand-off between the internet giant and the Australian government which initially exempted […]

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