Fiji praises Samoa’s high-performance training environment

Vuda must not become the Pacific’s ashtray: Fiji UN envoy Tarakinikini warns

Fiji’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Filipo Tarakinikini has issued a strong warning against a proposed $1.4 billion (US$700 million) waste-to-energy incinerator at Vuda-Saweni, saying the country risks becoming a dumping ground for …

Fiji mulls to tighten penalties on illegal mining

SUVA, April 20 (Xinhua) -- As environmental damage continues to draw attention, the Fijian government is working to increase penalties for illegal mining. Timoci Samisoni, deputy secretary for the Ministry of Lands and Mineral Resources, told local media …

Fiji Police Open Murder Inquiry After Drug Suspect Dies in Military Custody

Police in Fiji have launched a murder investigation into the death of a drug suspect who died while in military custody, authorities said on Monday, unraveling the defence forces initial claim that the man had succumbed to a sudden illness. The death of …

Fiji defends its isolated UN stance supporting Israel

By Anish Chand in Suva Fiji’s Ambassador to Israel, Jesoni Vitusagavulu, has defended his country’s voting record at the United Nations, saying it is guided by principle, not pressure. In an interview with The Jerusalem Post, Vitusagavulu said Fiji …

Fiji police confirm murder probe launched into death of man in military custody

By Margot Staunton, RNZ Pacific senior journalist The Fiji Police Force has launched a murder investigation following the death of wellknown drug pusher Jone Vakarisi, who died in military custody on Thursday. Police spokesperson Ana Naisoro told RNZ …

Vodafone Fiji Launches M-PAiSA Digital Card Issuance With Entrust

Vodafone Fiji has selected Entrust, a global leader in trusted identity-centric security solutions, to implement its Digital Card Solution to enable instant digital-first payments experiences for their customers. Read More on Fintech : Global Fintech …

Guam's Faith Perera wins singles tennis title in Fiji

The strongest youth tennis event regionally, the Pacific Oceania Junior Championships attracted the best U12, U14 and U16 from throughout the North and South Pacific. Guam’s contingent included Camelo Chen, Jeren De Vera, Louis Ishida, Andrew Kim, Aki …

Three chances for maritime schools to qualify for Fiji Finals

[Source:File] Maritime schools have three chances to qualify for the Fiji Finals next week. Previously, they only had the Maritime Zone, where they tried to qualify for the biggest schools’ athletics event in the Pacific. However, for maritime schools that …

Fiji broadens tourism appeal

[Photo: FILE] Fiji’s tourism industry is undergoing a shift, with stakeholders working to broaden the country’s appeal beyond its well-known sun-and-sand image. Industry players say there is increasing focus on developing more diverse and experience-driven …