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...

WHO declares Fiji free of measles, rubella and trachoma

Fijian Health Minister Dr Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu told parliament the elimination is a testament to decades of hardworking healthcare workers. Photo: Tom Lee / Stuff Fiji has officially eliminated measles, according to the World Health Organisation...

Fiji deputy PM Gavoka calls for Pacific solidarity in safeguarding tuna fisheries

Fiji’s deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation, Viliame Gavoka, opened the 9th Pacific Tuna Forum in Nadi Tuesday with a strong message of unity and responsibility, warning Pacific nations against complacency as they...

FTE Founder update: how our Dublin, Dallas & Singapore events and initiatives are evolving for 2026 and beyond

Share on LinkedInLinkedIn Share on TwitterTwitter Share on FacebookFacebook Share on RedditReddit Share on FlipboardFlipboard Share on TumblrTumblr Share via EmailGmail Share on WhatsAppWhatsApp Dear friends and colleagues, As we head into APEX...

British tourist dies on dream holiday after horror poisoning while backpacking

Bethany and Simone were on a backpacking adventure when tragedy struck(Image: Bethany Clarke / SWNS) A woman has died after unknowingly drinking shots laced with methanol. Bethany Clarke, 28, from Orpington, southeast London, went backpacking...

Fijian footballers earn OFC placement in Auckland

Source: FFA / Facebook Three Fiji women’s national footballers Adi Lita Bakaniceva, Maria Veronica, and Caroline Qalivere have departed for New Zealand to join Eastern Suburbs AFC in Auckland for a two-week high-performance attachment under the...

FETA unveils 2025 theme celebrating Fiji’s tourism success

The Fiji Excellence in Tourism Awards has revealed its 2025 theme, “Echoes of Fiji” Honouring the Sound of Success, capturing the spirit and lasting impact of the nation’s tourism industry. FETA Chair Debra Sadranu stated that the theme celebrates...

TotalEnergies gives $15,000 boost to Fiji Police Anti-Drug campaign through Sukuna Bowl

TotalEnergies gives $15,000 boost to Fiji Police Anti-Drug campaign through Sukuna Bowl Deputy Commissioner of Police, Aporosa Lutunauga and TotalEnergies Marketing Manager Eroni Verevukivuki The Fiji Police Force’s fight against drug-related...

Union alleges unsafe, unlawful transport for Fiji hotel workers

The Fiji Tourism Workers Union have expressed its deep concern following a hotel staff bus accident in Denarau, Nadi this morning. Union Employee Relations Consultant Sailesh Naidu said the incident has again highlighted the unsafe and substandard...

Fiji’s economic growth to moderate post-rebound

Fiji’s economic growth is expected to moderate over the medium term following a strong post-pandemic rebound. Westpac’s Fiji Economic Update and Outlook reflects more of a balanced assessment of both upside and downside risks, with forecasts now...

Fiji cuts team size to COP30

Only one-third of Fiji’s delegation to the upcoming COP30 United Nations Climate Change Conference will consist of government representatives. This was confirmed by Environment and Climate Change permanent secretary Dr Sivendra Michael, who said...

TSUNAMI OF BLAME: Gavoka Now Says the Media is the Real Problem,  Not Governance. When Fiji sees Dark Clouds Over the Horizon - Drugs, Crimes, Corruption, GAVOKA: “Relax; it’s just a WAVE, not a TSUNAMI"

When the Media Tsunami Hits the Government. But the Wave Is ‘Just a Minor Splash’ So here’s the latest from the sunny shores of Fiji: the Viliame Gavoka government has blamed the media for “poor governance”. Yes, you read that right. While some of...

Heavy rain alert issued for most of Fiji

The Fiji Meteorological Service has issued a heavy rain alert for several parts of the country, warning of possible flash flooding and travel disruptions over the next few days. The alert, issued at 3pm today, covers the eastern half of Viti Levu...

Former Fiji Ambassador to UN calls for real Climate Finance, not empty promises

As the world gears up for the United Nations Climate Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, Pacific Island nations are demanding action, not words, to address what they describe as a climate-induced infrastructure and finance crisis threatening...

Early Bird Sale lets travellers lock in 2026 flights

[file photo] Travellers now have the chance to plan their 2026 holidays and enjoy significant savings, as Fiji Airways launches its Early Bird Sale. The promotion offers up to 50 percent off return flights from Nadi to destinations including...

Forget overpriced Center Parcs! This is the expert pick of the best family holidays - take your kids to these hotels and you'll make memories they'll cherish for ever

Finding a hotel catering to both parents and children alike doesn’t have to mean compromising on style or comfort. Gone are the days of plastic pools, tatty rooms and lukewarm buffets. A new generation of family-­friendly hotels around the world...

Tourism Minister reaffirms confidence in Fiji’s fight against drugs

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation, Viliame Gavoka Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation, Viliame Gavoka, says Fiji remains united and determined in its fight against drug-related crimes,...

Gareth Anscombe makes feelings clear on Tandy as Lions star axed for first time

Gareth Anscombe says Steve Tandy has earnt his shot at the Wales job (Image: Huw Evans Picture Agency Ltd) These are your rugby headlines on the evening of Thursday, November 6. Anscombe: Tandy has proved his worth Wales fly-half Gareth Anscombe...

The pursuit of accountability boomerangs on the Fijian government

Venkat Raman Auckland, November 1, 2025 The resignation of Professor Biman Prasad as Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister in the face of corruption charges has brought another facet to the troubled polity in Fiji. Ironically, the pursuit of...

New era for Tourism Fiji

Tourism Fiji has officially welcomed its new leadership team, with Ilisapeci Matatolu appointed as chairperson of the board and Dr Paresh Pant as chief executive officer. The announcement was made by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism...