Diabetes claiming lives of young people aged 14 to 30 years - Diabetes Fiji

It is concerning that people as young as 14 and 30 years old have lost their lives last year due to complications related to diabetes. Diabetes Fiji Executive Director, Marawa Kini shared this with fijivillage News when asked about the growing...

Fiji's leader of 12 years headed for convincing election win

SUVA, Fiji (AP) — The man who first seized power in a military coup then refashioned himself as a legitimate leader appears set to rule Fiji for another four years. Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and his FijiFirst party were headed for a...

Raiwalui backs Fiji’s future

Simon Raiwalui. The 2025 Super Rugby Pacific campaign was a disappointing one for the Fijian Drua, with only four wins and finishing second last on the ladder. However, it would be forgiven for not being considered a misstep in the recent history...

PM Visits Fijian Troops in Australia

The RFMF personnel are also part of a rotational company pilot, the first of its kind with any Pacific Defence Force. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and the Fiji delegation during their visit to the Australian military training area in Queensland....

‘Godsend’: Raiwalui backs bright Fijian future amidst preparation for crucial First Nations Pasifika clash

The impact of the Drua on Fiji’s national side since their 2022 inclusion in Super Rugby Pacific has been hard to ignore – and former head coach Simon Raiwalui believes the long term investment will yield even more success for the island nation....

China’s advanced digital culture interests Fiji delegate

Note: This article was first published on the print version of the Fiji Times dated June 25, 2025 SUVA City Council represented Fiji at the recent ”Digital Culture Construction for Belt and Road Countries” seminar in China. The two-week seminar...

Sustainable Fiji

It’s a short plane ride across the South Pacific for an island getaway on Malolo Island, Fiji. It’s a place where you are welcomed by the Fijian charm the locals are known for, crystal clear waters and groves of tropical palms – the smell of fresh...

Education Act overhaul nears finish line

[file photo] The review of Fiji’s outdated Education Act is on track, with the amended law expected in Parliament by August next year. Education Minister Aseri Radrodro said public consultations were still ongoing and the Ministry was working to...

Thinking of visiting Fiji? 'Love Island USA,' cheap flights and no visa make now the time

You got a text! But are you getting a flight? If the latest season of Love Island USA has you considering seeking your own romance in Fiji, it could be a great time to go, and you won't be alone. According to Expedia, hotel searches for Fiji were...

Fiji tightens maritime protection measures

The Fiji government has warned all vessel owners and boat operators that failure to comply with lawful directives regarding maritime safety and environmental protection will result in legal consequences. The warning follows an incident in early...

Rabuka’s So-Called ‘Pre-Emptive Strike’ was National Betrayal. Rabuka’s justification is both dishonest and cowardly. He did not act to defend the nation; he acted to prevent power from shifting to multi-ethnic Coalition

In recent years, Sitiveni Rabuka has attempted to rewrite history — portraying his 1987 military coup as a “pre-emptive strike” intended to protect iTaukei Fijian interests. But the truth is much darker: the 1987 coup was not a defensive act, it...

Tonight's rugby news as Wales hit humiliating new rankings low and World Cup disaster looms

These are your evening rugby headlines on Saturday, July 5. Wales hit humiliating new rankings low Wales have hit a humiliating new low in the World Rugby rankings following their shock 24-19 defeat at the hands of Japan on Saturday. Matt...

On The Up: Community learning hub empowers migrant parents in Bay of Plenty

Communities represented at the workshops include Nepalese, Indian, South African, Latin American, Chinese, Filipino, Korean, French, Fijian and Czech. Each workshop is intended to support connections between schools and families. Te Puke‘s Neena...

Fiji and Australia to collaborate on cybercrime, border security and defence

Fiji and Australia are stepping up their partnership to tackle cybercrime, strengthen border security, and deepen defence cooperation, following high-level talks between Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and Australian Minister Tony Burke. Rabuka...

FWCC demands Masi be stood down from national duties

The Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre has called for the removal of Iosefo Masi from rugby duties. FWCC says it is deeply disappointed with the Fiji Rugby Union for its ongoing lack of genuine commitment to addressing violence against women and girls....

Education Commission appointed to review curriculum, teacher quality and leadership

Education Commission appointed to review curriculum, teacher quality and leadership An Education Commission has been formally appointed today that will carry out a comprehensive review of the education system, including curriculum, teacher...

Selection surprise: Maitland boy set for dream call in what could be farewell Newcastle moment

India tops with $ 7.3 bn remittances from Australia’s immigration boom

MELBOURNE, 2 July 2025: As Australia’s migrant population booms, so are the remittances sent abroad, with $38.2 bn left the Australian shores for many countries. But of these India tops the list with $ 7.3 bn remittances in 2024, followed by...

Belief in herbs still costing lives in Fiji

Fiji is fighting a growing diabetes crisis and retired nurses are now at the frontlines. Seven veteran nurses with over 20 years of experience have been inducted as community ambassadors by Diabetes Fiji. Their mission is to lead village-level...

Deo sounds alarm | LGBTQI+ waste workers face ‘heavy social stigma’

The Pacific Recycling Foundation has called for urgent responses to the marginalisation faced by LGBTQI+ individuals working in the waste management space and beyond. PRF founder Amitesh Deo said such individuals, whether formal or informal,...