A major milestone was achieved last night as the first pilot consignment of Fijian grown agricultural produce was exported to the Republic of Naoero, formerly known as Nauru , under the Memorandum of Understanding partnership between the Pacific Islands Development Forum and New Valley Processors (Fiji) Limited. The first pilot consignment comprised of 54 boxes of export-quality fruits, vegetables and root crops grown and harvested by Fijian farmers across Viti Levu. The produce included eggplants, long beans, telegraph cucumbers, English cabbage, cassava, watermelons, pineapples, tomatoes, taro leaves, taro, papayas, bananas, kumquats and lemons. PIDF Secretary General, Arpana Pratap, was pleased…
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Internationally renowned rugby mentor Michael Cheika will make a highly anticipated return to the NSW Waratahs, taking over as Head Coach for the 2027 Super Rugby season. Cheika, who guided the Waratahs to their maiden Super Rugby title in 2014, has signed on to lead the New South Wales-based franchise ahead of a crucial period for Australian rugby, with the Rugby World Cup set to be hosted on home soil in 2027. The 59-year-old brings with him an extensive coaching résumé that spans some of the biggest teams and competitions in world rugby. Following his successful stint with the Waratahs,…
Woodside, Rio Tinto, Crown and West Coast Eagles board member Ben Wyatt has told a business audience how he deals with accusations he had “sold out” his Aboriginal heritage by joining corporate Australia.
Fiji is stepping up efforts to protect its tuna stocks, with authorities expanding surveillance and enforcement across the country’s 1.2 million-square-kilometre Exclusive Economic Zone. The Government is combining satellite technology, vessel monitoring systems, aerial and maritime patrols, and strict port inspections to detect fishing vessels suspected of breaching Fiji’s fisheries laws. All foreign fishing vessels entering Fijian ports are subject to physical inspections, while authorities also examine vessel movements and previous arrival records before allowing entry. Minister for Fisheries and Forestry Alitia Bainivalu told Parliament that Fiji’s strategy brings together technology, enforcement operations and stronger cooperation with Pacific partners. The…
Public sector wage growth has outpaced the private sector for the sixth consecutive quarter.
Lycopodium shares rose by more than 10 per cent early on Wednesday to a new company high, following the release of their FY26 results.
Plastic bottles and aluminum cans continue to make up a significant portion of waste in Fiji, an issue that has been observed over the years through assessments carried out by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change. In the past six months alone, eight municipal councils have collectively collected more than seven million plastic bottles and aluminum cans. Speaking to Fiji One News during the Consultation on the Product Stewardship Scheme and Container Deposit Regulations, Return and Earn representative Dwain Qalovaki described the figure as alarming, particularly given that the collection was carried out over only six months. Return and…
For years, Inoke Ravuiwasa has quietly gone about his business, putting in the hard yards on rugby fields across Fiji and Australia, chasing a dream that many aspire to but few achieve. Today, that perseverance has paid off, with the experienced tighthead prop earning a coveted place in the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua squad for the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season. Born in Tavuki, Taveuni, with maternal links to Susui in Vanuabalavu, Lau, Ravuiwasa’s rugby journey has been built on dedication, resilience and patience. A stalwart of the Fiji Police rugby team and a consistent performer in provincial rugby, he…
The national consumer watchdog has vowed to take action against businesses that “optimise” false or manipulative practices through social media and online marketplaces.
All Blacks prop Ethan de Groot has opened the door to a possible season in South Africa before the 2027 Rugby World Cup, despite recently signing a new long-term deal with New Zealand Rugby. The 28-year-old agreed to remain in New Zealand through 2029 on August 13, 2026. However, De Groot says his contract does not necessarily rule out a temporary move overseas, with South Africa emerging as one of his preferred destinations. Speaking during the All Blacks’ Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry tour, the loosehead prop said he could consider spending an entire season in South Africa to sharpen his scrummaging…