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A heartfelt tribute celebrated Fiji’s athletics legend Usaia Sotutu, honoring a career that shaped generations and left an enduring mark on the sport. Friends, teammates, and officials gathered to pay homage to a trailblazer whose legacy continues to inspire Fiji’s runners.

Twenty-eight FRCS staff graduate from a transformative Pacific Leadership Programme—an innovative collaboration with New Zealand Customs Service. The cohort explored purpose-driven leadership, empathy, and collaborative change, signaling a new era for Fiji’s customs and revenue landscape.

With the World Cup approaching, Fiji Bati’s coaching future is under a close lens as the board weighs Wise Kativerata’s tenure amid growing pressure from clubs and fans. A recent setback to Papua New Guinea has intensified talks about the team’s direction, with a decision expected soon.

An upgraded Ellington Wharf is set to redefine inter-island travel and local commerce, hinting at faster journeys and stronger community ties. As opportunities unfold for families and entrepreneurs, this development could reshape daily life across Ra and beyond.

Ro Veidovi, a Fijian high chief, is finally brought home after 186 years apart. The homecoming opens a window onto Fiji’s layered history—memory, power, and distant encounters that reshaped a nation. A moment that invites reflection on heritage, reconciliation, and the enduring ties to ancestors.

A Fiji resort joins a global charity push that blends a children’s bedtime story with a heart-led donations drive to support UNICEF and local communities. Discover how this hospitality-led initiative connects guests, long-standing partnerships, and a worldwide network of goodwill in surprising ways.

Fiji’s U17 basketball program marked a milestone weekend in Samoa, with both teams turning heads and building invaluable experience. Interim chief of operations William Peters lauds their grit and growth, framing the outing as a springboard toward bigger goals in 2025 and beyond, powered by strong support from sponsors and families.

Pacific Island nations and Korea forge a new path on climate action, ocean stewardship, and regional security. The Seoul talks spotlight Pacific-led development, enhanced climate finance, and joint conservation efforts that safeguard livelihoods at sea. A resilient, peaceful future for the Blue Pacific is taking shape.

Badminton in Fiji could be on the brink of a breakthrough as officials push for broader awareness to grow participation and support. The latest nationals hint at rising interest and the sport’s fast pace, suggesting bigger things could be on the horizon for Fiji’s badminton scene.

Forecasters warn of a tropical system moving across northern Fiji, bringing heavy rain and gusty winds. With soils already saturated, flood-prone areas could face rising flood risks through Thursday, even as conditions gradually ease from the west.

Mariah Carey is set to light up the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Milan, bringing decades of hits to a multi-venue spectacle. The pop icon’s star power promises a moment of pure magic as the Games kick off.

Golf Fiji capped a landmark season, propelling junior participation to new heights and marking a historic breakthrough on the world stage. With development funding boosting local clubs and a busy calendar ahead, the island nation looks set for an even brighter era in Fiji golf.

An historic leadership shift in Tonga hints at a new era where tradition and democratic reform intersect, as fresh leaders take the helm and chart a course for the parliament’s next chapter.

A morning oil spill in Suva Harbour is raising urgent questions for marine life and nearby reefs as a slick spreads toward the Nawanada Reef. With the spill’s origin unknown and containment details still unclear, the incident casts a shadow over the coastal ecosystem and the communities that depend on it.

An emerging tropical system is edging toward Fiji, bringing unsettled weather and the potential for heavy rain and localized flooding depending on its path. Forecasters say the track remains uncertain as officials monitor the situation closely.

80 years after Banabans began a new chapter on Rabi Island, Fiji reaffirms a pledge to resilience, heritage, and inclusive progress. A story of leadership, development, and a shared future that connects history with the present and beyond.