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Published on Jul 9, 2025
'Political dynamics in Fiji are unpredictable': Will Ratu Tevita Mara step into politics?
Ratu Tevita Mara is the son of Fiji's first prime minister, the late Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara. Photo: Facebook / Ministry of itaukei Affairs A Fijian political commentator predicts that Ratu Tevita Mara well could become prime minister in the future, …
Source: RNZ - Public Broadcaster -
Published on Jul 9, 2025
FIBA 3x3 Youth Nations League - Oceania Conference 1, Stop 6: Fiji Finish Top of Both Tables Headed into Semi-Finals
KOROR (Palau) - With the semi-finals of the FIBA 3x3 Youth Nations League – Oceania just around the corner, every team came out with a point to prove at Stop 6. Teams were particularly hungry in the men’s competition, with the first-place spot hotly …
Source: FIBA Basketball - Neutral -
Published on Jul 9, 2025
Trump confirms no extensions for tariff deadline as August 1 looms for Fiji
U.S. President Donald Trump says there would be “no extensions” granted to the new August 1 deadline he set for U.S. trading partners to negotiate new deals or face significantly higher tariffs on goods imported from their countries. Trump had imposed a 32 …
Source: Fijivillage - Neutral -
Published on Jul 9, 2025
Fiji's central bank, TV network warn public to avoid fake investment scheme
The RBF says it does not have an investment platform for the public that trades automatically. Photo: 123rf.com Fiji's central bank and one of the country's main television networks have warned the Fijian public to beware of misinformation …
Source: RNZ - Public Broadcaster -
Published on Jul 9, 2025
HIV ‘widespread’ in Fiji
Health Minister Dr Atonio Lalabalavu says the incidence of HIV is widespread and not limited to major cities and towns. He said the belief that HIV only affected urban areas was a misconception. “The disease is present throughout Fiji, and it is essential …
Source: The Fiji Times - Neutral -
Published on Jul 9, 2025
Expert warns Fiji could become a semi-narco state
As Fiji grapples with a growing HIV outbreak driven by a methamphetamine crisis, an expert warns the country could become a semi-narco state. The expert in transnational crime also explains to Radio New Zealand on how drug trafficking through Fiji has …
Source: Fijivillage - Neutral -
Published on Jul 8, 2025
Fiji says “bula” to business
Conference and business travel is making a splash in Fiji, with visitor numbers up in 2025. Tourism Fiji’s latest visitor stats are in, and while the island nation remains a hit with holidaymakers, there’s a small but steady rise in business and conference …
Source: Spice News - Pending -
Published on Jul 8, 2025
Fiji and Tonga push for stronger regional collaboration
[Photo Credit: Fiji Government] President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu relayed to King Tupou VI of the Kingdom of Tonga about the need for Pacific unity. Ratu Naiqama received a courtesy call from King Tupou VI yesterday, where they reaffirmed the long-standing …
Source: FBC News - Pending -
Published on Jul 8, 2025
CEDAW urges Fiji to tackle gender gaps in leadership, calls for quotas and protection for women politicians
The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) has raised alarm over the significant underrepresentation of women in Fiji’s political and public spheres. In its latest findings on Fiji published on Monday, CEDAW is …
Source: The Fiji Times - Neutral