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Rising costs and dwindling crowds are squeezing vendors in Nadi and Lautoka markets. As profits shrink and tourism slows, local sellers are drawing on grit and ingenuity to navigate increasingly tough times.

Akuila Momo returns to the Mike Friday Select 7s lineup for a high-stakes Coral Coast Fiji 7s. Expect explosive pace and power as Fiji’s sevens scene heats up for a marquee home-stage showdown.

Commodore Andrew Brown has been awarded the Distinguished Service Decoration for outstanding leadership during a tense maritime crisis off Samoa. This profile highlights how decisive command, cross-border collaboration, and careful environmental planning steered a delicate salvage effort and protected coastal communities. A testament to leadership in crisis and the power of teamwork across borders.

Eight defendants linked to recent drug raids stand at a pivotal crossroads in Suva’s courts: should their cases be merged into a single hearing or kept separate? With submissions pending and a January decision looming, the outcome could influence how multi-defendant prosecutions are handled moving forward.

Fiji’s anti-corruption watchdog reaffirms a pledge to fairness, independence, and evidence-based action as 2025 winds down. With stronger internal systems, measured prosecutions, and a heightened focus on prevention and community engagement, the drive for transparent governance is taking shape—bringing renewed attention to accountability in Fiji.

Rasta Rasivhenge hails Osea Kolinisau’s phenomenal transition from Fiji 7s captain to head coach, praising a game-smart approach and a bold focus on developing young talent as Fiji eyes Olympic glory.

An ambitious regional database is reshaping how the Pacific tracks food and beverage trade—revealing dependencies, health risks, and the path to smarter policy. With an interactive dashboard and regional training, it aims to empower decision-makers toward healthier, more resilient food systems.

Fiji’s weightlifting scene is buzzing as coach Henry Elder nurtures a wave of fresh talent. From primary-school hopefuls to new recruits, the development squad is sparking big expectations for the sport’s future and Fiji’s prospects in 2026.

Bula FC are ramping up for a demanding run of training ahead of their New Zealand tour, blending grit, tactics, and ball work in back-to-back sessions. Head coach Stephane Auvray says the grind is building a tougher, more cohesive squad, with new players already lifting the team’s professionalism. It’s a period of hard work and…

Raising new questions about Fiji’s anti-corruption watchdog, officials defend its independence amid scrutiny. An acting commissioner emphasizes rigorous internal checks and the absence of political weaponization, promising transparency in decision-making.

Fiji’s Youth and Sports Minister offers a hopeful New Year message, celebrating 2025 milestones in sport and youth development. He calls for a drug-free, focused path into 2026 and highlights the growing power of youth cooperatives for a brighter future.