BUILD-UP TO FIJI vs WALLABIES MATCH | Rugby and faith

THE guidance of the Lord has always been the northern star keeping former Flying Fijian Akapusi Qera firm-footed in his rugby career. Speaking to Fiji Rugby recently, the former flanker and captain shared how his faith kept him going through...

BUILD-UP TO FIJI vs WALLABIES MATCH | Qera: Play the basics right

Published in The Fiji Times on Saturday, May 31, 2014 Akapusi Qera, the Vodafone Flying Fijians skipper, believes executing the basic rugby skills could result in an upset win over the visiting Azzuri next Saturday. Yesterday, during a training...

Fiji taps global experts to fix health system gaps

Fiji is turning to global partners to help fix gaps in its health system. Assistant Health Minister Penioni Ravunawa points out that the country’s growing pressure on public health, staff shortages, and ageing infrastructure demands smarter...

BUILD-UP TO FIJI vs WALLABIES MATCH | Kewa’s key pointers

Position, possession and pace are some of the key areas the FIJI Water Flying Fijians could examine as they prepare for their Test against the Wallabies this Sunday in Australia. This was the advice rendered by former Flying Fijians captain Pita...

7 retired nurses join Diabetes Fiji to boost awareness and prevention

Seven retired nurses have volunteered their time and skills to help Diabetes Fiji expand its community health outreach. Executive Director, Marawa Kini says the volunteers will be inducted as Diabetes Ambassadors to promote awareness, prevention,...

Of the more than 1 million visitors to Fiji last year, 45% of them were from Australia - Rabuka

Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Sitiveni Rabuka says of the historic over one million visitors to Fiji last year, more than 45 percent of them came from Australia. Rabuka highlighted this during his visit to the Governor-General...

Westpac launches Fiji Female Founders Program to support women-led businesses

Women-led businesses in Fiji are set to receive a significant boost as Westpac Fiji launches its Female Founders Program, designed to empower women entrepreneurs and increase their participation in business. This follows the signing of the Women...

Wallabies’ simple plan to get Suaalii firing against Fiji and Lions

Ikitau was confident their partnership would continue to evolve and improve after the four Tests in the UK, adding it didn’t matter what position Suaalii played, he had the talent to adapt and succeed. “He’s a natural footballer,” Ikitau said. “He...

Collaborators by Omission: Fiji Media’s Complicity in Illegal Appointment of Malimali as FICAC Commissioner. When future generations ask HOW this was allowed to fester in plain sight - the watchdogs chose to SLEEP

Let us be specific. Not a single mainstream media outlet investigated the highly questionable appointment of Barbara Malimali as Acting Commissioner of FICAC. None asked what qualified her. None reported that she had been barred from practising in...

Fiji born Tavatavanawai gets All Blacks call-up

Fiji-born winger Timoci Tavatavanawai has today been named by head coach Scott Robertson for the first All Blacks squad for 2025. The former Queen Victoria student is the only big inclusion in the All Blacks so far. It has always been the dream...

Wingers released from Wallabies squad, won't play Fiji

Wallabies outside back Andrew Kellaway and Corey Toole. [Image: rugbyworld] Wallabies outside back Andrew Kellaway has followed Taniela Tupou back to the NSW Waratahs while Corey Toole has been released to the Brumbies, ending his hopes of a Test...

‘Not Fiji’: Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka rejects proposed Chinese military base in Pacific

Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka said he would not back China erecting a military base in the Pacific, stating that they “do not need a base outside China to be able to launch what they have into any other area of the world”. Speaking to...

2 gold medals for Fiji - Yalimaiwai and Mudunasoko win in 50 metres Breaststroke events

2 gold medals for Fiji - Yalimaiwai and Mudunasoko win in 50 metres Breaststroke events Our first two gold medalists, Samuel Yalimaiwai and Kelera Mudunasoko Photos: Team Fiji Team Fiji secured two gold medals at the Pacific Mini Games in Palau...

Youth and experience blend for Fiji women volleyball

Source: Team Fiji / Facebook With a bold shift toward youth development, the Fiji women’s volleyball team is using the 2025 Pacific Mini Games to build depth for the future. Head coach Emori Bakewa has included seven young players in the squad,...

Fiji: Unfair Rental Car Practices Still Prevalent

Serious complaints against rogue rental car companies have prompted a renewed warning to the public, as the Consumer Council of Fiji expresses alarm over increasingly aggressive and unethical behaviour by operators. Since 2020, the Council has...

Selection surprise: Maitland boy set for dream call in what could be farewell Newcastle moment

Two gold and records for Team Fiji swimming

(L-R) Kelera Mudunasoko and Samuel Yalimaiwai Team Fiji has managed to win two swimming gold medals at the Pacific Mini Games in Palau and breaking two national records. First it was Samuel Yalimaiwai who won gold in the men’s 50 meters...

Fiji assumes MSG chairmanship from Vanuatu

Prime Minister James Marape (second-left) and the MSG Leaders of the member countries Fiji PM Sitiveni Rabuka, Vanuatu PM Jotham Napat, Solomon Islands PM Jeremiah Manele and FLNKS Spokesman Wamytan Roch of New Caledonia inside the BLV Talanoa for...

Fiji Football tells all

Just a month after the Fiji Football Association and the Fiji Rugby Union settled their double-booking issue with the Fiji Sports Council, the two sporting organisations have once again found themselves in another venue booking controversy- this...

M5.7 earthquake strikes Fiji Islands region: CENC