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12/01/2026

The Ministry of Women, Children and Social Protection is calling on the public to respond with compassion and understanding when someone speaks up about gender-based violence.

The Ministry of Women, Children and Social Protection is calling on the public to respond with compassion and understanding when someone speaks up about gender-based violence.

12/01/2026

Police are investigating the vandalism of the Sri Shiva Subrahmanya Swami Temple, also known as Tagitagi Temple, in Tavua.

A sacred shivling was forcibly removed and destroyed during the incident.

Police are investigating the vandalism of the Sri Shiva Subrahmanya Swami Temple, also known as Tagitagi Temple, in Tavua. A sacred shivling was forcibly removed and destroyed during the incident. The damage was discovered this morning when the temple priest arrived for prayers and found the statue....

12/01/2026

Arya Pratinidhi Sabha President and University of Fiji Pro-Chancellor, Pundit Bhuvan Dutt, says leaders in the Hindi community believe that restoring pride in language is key to strengthening culture, values, and a sense of belonging among youth.

Teaching in the mother tongue is vital for addressing many of the social and identity issues that young people in Fiji face today.

12/01/2026

Weak and outdated governance systems are at the heart of many social crises affecting Fiji’s most vulnerable communities, the Fiji Council of Social Services says.

Weak and outdated governance systems are at the heart of many social crises affecting Fiji’s most vulnerable communities, the Fiji Council of Social Services says.

12/01/2026

Former USA Rugby Sevens representative Perry Baker says he is embracing the full Fijian experience as he prepares to make his debut at the Coral Coast 7s this weekend, describing the tournament as being on par with the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series.

Former USA Rugby Sevens representative Perry Baker says he is embracing the full Fijian experience as he prepares to make his debut at the Coral Coast 7s this weekend, describing the tournament as being on par with the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series.

12/01/2026

Flying Fijians fullback Salesi Rayasi stole the spotlight with a stunning hat-trick as Bordeaux-Bègles punished Northampton Saints’ ill-discipline to secure a commanding 50–28 victory in their Champions Cup Pool Four clash on Sunday.

Flying Fijians fullback Salesi Rayasi stole the spotlight with a stunning hat-trick as Bordeaux-Bègles punished Northampton Saints’ ill-discipline to secure a commanding 50–28 victory in their Champions Cup Pool Four clash on Sunday.

12/01/2026

Fiji’s distance running took a significant step forward on the world stage after Yeshnil Karan delivered the country’s best-ever performance at the World Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee.

Fiji’s distance running took a significant step forward on the world stage after Yeshnil Karan delivered the country’s best-ever performance at the World Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee.

12/01/2026

World Cup 7s winner Elia Canakaivata will captain the Drua side at the McDonald’s Coral Coast Fiji 7s, while Olympic Games silver medallist Joji Nasova will make his debut in the Drua 7s jumper at the tournament, which starts this Thursday in Sigatoka.
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World Cup 7s winner Elia Canakaivata will captain the Drua side at the McDonald’s Coral Coast Fiji 7s, while Olympic Games silver medallist Joji Nasova will make his debut in the Drua 7s jumper at the tournament, which starts this Thursday in Sigatoka.

12/01/2026

Miss Fiji 2025 1st Runner Up Ailava Samuels, is Fiji's representative to the 2026 Miss Pacific Islands Pageant which will be held in Nadi next month.

This was confirmed today after a press conference where it was noted that the crowned winner Dr Peggy Ravusiro had formally declined to sign a contract to represent Fiji. Hence the offer was given to Samuels who accepted the offer.

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12/01/2026

Some members of the Judicial Service Commission were reportedly caught by surprise when the vacancy for the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption Commissioner was advertised.

Some members of the Judicial Service Commission were reportedly caught by surprise when the vacancy for the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption Commissioner was advertised.

11/01/2026

New safety measures will apply to the carriage and use of portable power banks on all Fiji Airways and Fiji Link flights from January 19th.

New safety measures will apply to the carriage and use of portable power banks on all Fiji Airways and Fiji Link flights from January 19th.

11/01/2026

Miss Fiji 2025 1st Runner up Ailava Samuels will represent Fiji at the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant next month in Nadi.

This was confirmed during a press conference this morning by the Miss Fiji Secretariat in Suva.

The crowned winner of the National Pageant, Peggy Ravusiro, who represented Labasa, was unable to sign a contract with the organisation despite numerous stalled negotiations.

The crowned winner of the National Pageant, Peggy Ravusiro, who represented Labasa, was unable to sign a contract with the organisation despite numerous stalled negotiations.