England team to play Fiji: Steve Borthwick confirms his XV

Steve Borthwick is set to announce the England team to play Fiji today ahead of their highly anticipated match at Twickenham this Saturday. The head coach will confirm his starting XV at 2pm. Join RUCK’s Instagram broadcast channel and get the...

Outspent Canberra slipping off tourism radar, warns Airport

The return of Qatar is a big opportunity. Photo: Canberra Airport. The ACT Government needs to spend more on tourism promotion to keep up with big-spending competitors that were blowing the national capital out of the water, according to Canberra...

UAE, Fiji Presidents Meet to Boost Bilateral Cooperation in Key Sectors

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with His Excellency Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu, President of the Republic of Fiji, to discuss ways to enhance bilateral ties to support the development goals of both nations. The meeting...

TOURISM TALANOA | Managing a heightened flu season

AS the humid, wet season settles over our many islands, washing familiar lush landscapes with cooling showers, we are experiencing another seasonal reality: a rise in influenza-like illness, or ILI. While not unexpected for this time of the year,...

Total cost of recent overseas duty travel for the President and the First Lady amounts to just over $200,000

The total cost of the recent overseas duty travel for the President, Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu and the First Lady amounts to just over $200,000. This figure has been confirmed by Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka after fijvillage News asked him what...

EDITORIAL COMMENT | Shift in tourism landscape!

SO, we are seeing a change in the demography of our tourists? That’s interesting, and significant. The latest ANZ Pacific Insight report by ANZ economists Tom Kenny and Kishti Sen reveals a shift in who is visiting our shores. There has been a...

Qantas discounts one million seats with flights from $99 - plus more travel deals on offer right now

Qantas has today launched a major week-long sale, discounting more than one million seats to 60 Australian destinations. Sale fares across Qantas' economy domestic and regional network start from $99 one-way, for travel in 2026. There are also...

‘Bring Luisa home’: Family’s plea after Fijian mother’s death in Auckland apartment

A quiet crisis that gripped Auckland’s Fijian community has taken a hopeful turn. The family of a 38-year-old Fijian mother, who was found dead last week in an apartment on Day Street, has now reached its fundraising goal to send her body back to...

Entire’s 2026 Travel Showcase & Soirée preview

Entire Travel Group’s third annual Travel Showcase & Soirée, in February 2026, is set to be a highlight of the travel industry calendar offering larger venues and more world-class exhibitors. The 2026 series will once again blend interactive...

Taxpayers pick up Albanese’s eye-watering travel bill

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has spent more than $3.6 million on travel-related expenses in 2025, according to figures from the Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority. The expenditures, spanning travel allowance, international travel,...

UAE, Fiji Presidents discuss bilateral cooperation

ABU DHABI (WAM) UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met Wednesday with Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu, President of the Republic of Fiji, to discuss ways to enhance bilateral ties to support the development goals of both...

$64k for Fiji Day trips

THE Government has disclosed that it spent a total of $64,813.67 on sending the Prime Minister, five ministers, and one assistant minister to celebrate Fiji Day abroad this year. The breakdown of costs was provided by Prime Minister Sitiveni...

Committee urges Fiji Airways to settle FNPF, FDB loans

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Social Affairs has urged Fiji Airways to begin repaying its loans to the Fiji National Provident Fund (FNPF) and the Fiji Development Bank (FDB), following a strong financial recovery in 2023. In its review...

Fiji born front rower Ieli re-commits to Brumbies till 2028

Fiji born front-rower Lington Ieli has re-committed to the ACT Brumbies until the end of 2028. He made a try-scoring debut for Australia A in their 71-7 win over Japan XV two weeks ago. Ieli who is originally from Rotuma moved to Australia at a...

Fiji Airways launches early bird exclusive fares for locals on flights to Australia, NZ, USA, Asia and beyond

Fiji Airways launches early bird exclusive fares for locals on flights to Australia, NZ, USA, Asia and beyond If you are planning to travel overseas, Fiji Airways has announced the launch of its Early Bird Sale, one of the airline’s biggest sales...

Tourism Fiji appoints new CEO

An industry veteran will lead Fiji’s tourism growth and global brand strategy as new CEO of Tourism Fiji. The tourism body has announced the appointment of Dr Paresh Pant as its new chief executive officer following a global recruitment process....

Macuata on track to become Fiji’s eco-tourism hub

Three Sisters Mountain The province of Macuata is poised to become one of Fiji’s leading eco-tourism destinations, with several development projects already underway. Tourism advocates say the region is rich in both natural and cultural...

Fiji sees a rise in older tourists

Fiji is seeing a change in the demography of its visitors. ANZ Senior Pacific Economist Kishti Sen says Fiji’s traditional visitor segment has been young families. According to Sen, people in the 1–14 years and 25–49 years cohorts accounted for...

Fiji reaffirms regional leadership in sustainable tourism

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism Viliame Gavoka [2nd from right] during his visit to Tonga, last week [Source: Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation/Facebook] Fiji has reaffirmed its leadership and commitment to sustainable tourism...

British Army Netball team to visit Fiji

THE British Army Netball team is gearing up for an exciting journey as they prepare to travel to Fiji for a friendly match against a Pearls Selection team in a highly anticipated netball showdown. This event will take place at Vodafone Arena in...