2+ hour, 49+ min ago  (171+ words) Tawake Tanikorolevu with his sister, Akisi Nairuru, after her game against Northland yesterday. Tawake Tanikorolevu was more than happy to make the four-hour journey from his village in the highlands of Naitasiri to Nausori to support his sister as she…...

2+ day, 16+ hour ago  (191+ words) Fiji’s economic development strategy must focus on creating quality jobs, strengthening skills and retaining workers, as the country continues to face labour shortages and skilled migration challenges. International development specialist Dr Naren Prasad says economic growth alone should not be…...

2+ day, 16+ hour ago  (296+ words) Criticism has followed the Fiji Water Flying Fijians since their heavy defeat to England, but head coach Senirusi Seruvakula believes the squad has shown the resilience needed to bounce back when they face Scotland on Sunday. The 73-8 loss left players,…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago  (176+ words) Swire Shipping Fijian Drua utility back Sikeli Rabitu has been called into the Fiji Water Flying Fijians squad for this year’s Nations Championship following the injury withdrawal of Vinaya Habosi, with selectors turning to form and versatility to fill the…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago  (297+ words) Families from the Batiniwai informal settlement say repeated cyclone evacuations have pushed them to seriously consider moving out for good, as safety concerns continue to grow. Following Tropical Cyclone Vaianu’s passage near Fiji, 11 families took shelter at Saint Agnes Primary…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago  (343+ words) Minister for Public Works, Transport and Meteorological Services Ro Filipe Tuisawau has acknowledged that while progress has been made in Fiji’s water sector, rural communities remain at a disadvantage. Speaking in Parliament, Ro Filipe stressed that villages and settlements outside…...

3+ day, 7+ hour ago  (219+ words) The Suva Magistrate Court has approved a variation of bail for former journalist and sports marketing specialist Charlie Charters, allowing him to travel to the United Kingdom and Hong Kong for family and work reasons. Charters was granted permission to…...

3+ day, 9+ hour ago  (181+ words) [Source: Fiji Rugby/ Facebook] The Vodafone Fijiana XV will host South Africa in two international Test matches next month in what promises to be a major occasion for women’s rugby in Fiji. The Springbok Women will take on the Fijiana…...

3+ day, 13+ hour ago  (118+ words) A parcel containing white substances found at the Muanikau foreshore in Suva on Monday afternoon has tested positive for cocaine. The discovery was made by two men who were walking along the foreshore. They reported the matter immediately to the…...

3+ day, 16+ hour ago  (295+ words) The sugar industry is struggling to stay afloat as rising production costs continue to eat into its viability. Sugar Minister Tomasi Tunabuna says the sector is spending more to produce sugar while gaining less in return. “If it’s costing more,…...