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Fiji’s culinary scene heats up as hundreds of aspiring chefs converge for a national salon that spotlights culture, heritage, and bold new flavors. With fresh categories like Fijian Cuisine Culture and Heritage and a growing focus on plant-based innovation, the competition promises a revealing glimpse into Fiji’s evolving palate.

Real gains for workers hinge on proactive union action, not just policy declarations. As reforms loom and enforcement debates heat up, the push to turn standards into real change unfolds, with a mix of past setbacks and hopeful momentum shaping the path ahead.

An inspiring display of community spirit as a local company backs cancer awareness with a meaningful donation and active staff involvement. From survivor stories to planned wellness initiatives, this piece highlights how corporate support can help families face cancer together.

Pakelo “Paks” Morris’s journey weaves from founding Rootstrata to intimate jam sessions, rooted in Raiwaqa’s vibrant music scene. It’s a story of resilience, community, and a beacon of hope that music can ignite across generations.

Liverpool’s cup clash left a sour taste as Palace piled on three and Ismaila Sarr struck twice at Anfield. A red card and late goals added to Arne Slot’s mounting concerns, setting the tone for a troubling run of form. With a crucial fixture looming, the questions around Liverpool’s direction and resilience won’t fade.

A Fiji resort turns October pink as staff rally around cancer awareness and early detection, transforming workspaces into messages of hope. This heartwarming effort echoes a wider hospitality push across the islands to support cancer care and community health.

Centenary celebrations take a compassionate turn as the Niranjan Group hosts a Pinktober morning tea to support the Fiji Cancer Society. With a $5,000 pledge and a push for early detection, this community effort highlights how collective action can boost awareness and care.

FMF Foods signals a bold, long-term growth plan amid global headwinds, backed by a solid balance sheet and strategic investments. With moves into innovation, regional expansion, and a foray into electric mobility, the group hints at a transformative year ahead.

Two prosecutors were placed on administrative leave as a memo calling the Capitol riot “a mob of rioters” sparked a broader controversy inside the Justice Department. Fresh filings in a linked case replaced that language while keeping a lengthy sentencing recommendation intact. The developments underscore ongoing tensions around accountability, politics, and the influence of high-profile…

On Vanua Balavu Island, a dedicated dental outreach is delivering much-needed prosthetic care to residents, restoring smiles one patient at a time. Led by Dr. Adela Lovobalavu, the team helped 100 people receive essential dentures and procedures, highlighting a growing commitment to accessible oral health across Fiji’s outer islands.

A landmark Justice Summit in Nadi gathered Fiji’s leaders, judiciary, civil society, and partners to chart a more people-centered legal system. Officials unveiled a reform roadmap and a key status report, underscoring dignity, listening, and transparent dialogue. The collaborative spirit signals a bold step toward accessible, equitable justice for all.

Something wicked is coming to Oz. Wicked: For Good promises a bolder, more emotional second act, where Glinda and Elphaba face consequences—and a mysterious reappearance of Dorothy changes the game. Nostalgia meets fresh twists as familiar friends return and the Emerald City prepares for a future that could redefine the tale.

Fiji hosts Exercise Cartwheel 2025, a multinational drill designed to boost readiness and interoperability with partner forces. Participants from the US, New Zealand, Australia, the UK, Germany, Tonga, Japan and others are practicing in a large-scale operation through November. Communities near training zones are kept informed with safety notices as the exercise unfolds.