As Fiji marks Father’s Day, Prime Minister Sitiveni is reminding fathers that their greatest responsibility extends beyond providing for their families it is about shaping the values and future of the next generation. In his Father’s Day message, the Prime Minister described fatherhood as both an honour and a responsibility, calling on fathers to protect, provide, guide and, most importantly, lead by example. He highlighted that the values demonstrated in homes today will be reflected in the Fiji that children build tomorrow. Rabuka also acknowledged that fathers would make mistakes but says one of the greatest lessons they can give…
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The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change has commended the Tailevu Rugby Men’s Senior Team and its officials for giving back to their community through a clean-up campaign at Nakelo District School. The initiative drew praise from Minister for Environment and Climate Change, Lynda Tabuya, who acknowledged the team’s efforts in demonstrating that leadership extends far beyond the rugby field. Minister Tabuya said the clean-up campaign showcased civic responsibility and community spirit, highlighting the important role sporting teams play in influencing positive change. The Ministry applauded the Tailevu Rugby Football Union for taking the lead in promoting environmental stewardship while…
The Fiji Junior Bula Boys have suffered their first loss at the OFC Under-19 Men’s Championship in Samoa, falling 2-0 to defending champions New Zealand. Fresh off an impressive 7-2 victory over Vanuatu, Fiji produced a determined defensive performance and kept the Junior All Whites at bay for much of the contest. The match remained scoreless until the 54th minute when New Zealand finally broke through, before adding a second goal 11 minutes from full-time to secure the win. Despite the result, Fiji showed plenty of attacking intent. Captain Delon Shankar came close with a free-kick that sailed just over…
A childhood spent playing soccer and casually kicking a rugby ball during school holidays has paved the way for Kavekini Karl Boselawa to achieve one of his biggest dreams. The young talent has officially joined the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua as a Senior Development Player and is eager to make the most of the opportunity at the professional level. Growing up, rugby was not Boselawa’s first choice of sport. Instead, he spent much of his childhood playing soccer, while rugby remained a recreational pastime shared with friends and family during holidays. However, his love for the oval ball gradually grew,…
Fiji Rugby Union has scored a major win off the field after making an impressive debut at the 2026 Hibiscus Festival Pageant, with contestant Suliana Latianara finishing as First Runner-Up. The achievement marks a significant milestone for the union, which stepped into the pageant arena for the first time this year, showcasing its commitment to empowering women beyond the rugby field. Latianara’s strong performance throughout the competition earned widespread praise and highlighted the growing opportunities for women in sport to serve as role models within their communities. Speaking after the crowning, Latianara credited her success to the unwavering support of…
The makers of Drishyam: The Conclusion have announced the release date of the film’s trailer. The trailer for the Ajay Devgn starrer will be unveiled on September 9, ahead of its theatrical release on October 2, 2026.The announcement was made with a new poster featuring Ajay Devgn, Shriya Saran and other members of the cast. The accompanying message hints at a fresh threat for the Salgaonkar family, suggesting that the characters will once again find themselves under scrutiny.“Iss baar khatra aur bhi bada hai. Salgaonkar parivaar…wapas ghere mein hai ⚠️,” the makers wrote while announcing the trailer release date.Drishyam: The…
Actress Ahsaas Channa has joined the cast of the upcoming third season of the crime thriller series Asur. The actress has begun filming for the JioHotstar series and will share screen space with returning cast members including Arshad Warsi, Barun Sobti, Ridhi Dogra, Anupriya Goenka, Vishesh Bansal and Shweta Basu Prasad.Shooting for Asur 3 is currently underway and is expected to continue until December 2026. The makers are reportedly planning to release the new season on JioHotstar in mid-2027.Speaking about joining the series, Ahsaas said, “I am beyond thrilled to join Asur 3, especially after being one of the biggest…
Lust Stories 3, the third instalment of Netflix’s anthology franchise, is set to premiere on September 18. The new edition brings together filmmakers Vikramaditya Motwane, Kiran Rao, Shakun Batra and Vishal Bhardwaj, who will each present a story centred on relationships, desire and human connection.Produced by RSVP and Flying Unicorn Entertainment, the anthology features an ensemble cast including Radhika Apte, Konkona Sen Sharma, Aditi Rao Hydari, Radhika Madan, Sana Thampi, Vijay Varma, Abhishek Banerjee, Siddharth, Ali Fazal and Gurfateh Pirzada.Netflix on the third edition of Lust StoriesSpeaking about the anthology’s return, Ruchikaa Kapoor Sheikh, Director, Original Films, Netflix India, said…
Kartik Aaryan has begun shooting for Shimit Amin’s Captain India in London. The actor recently shared a glimpse of his journey on social media, giving fans an update on the upcoming film.Kartik posted a travel picture in which he was seen holding the shooting draft of Captain India. The cover also features the name of director Shimit Amin. Alongside the picture, the actor wrote, “VABB to EGLL ✈️ #CaptainIndia 🇮🇳”, seemingly referring to his journey from Mumbai to London as he starts work on the film.The post also offered a glimpse of Kartik’s injured foot. The actor had recently undergone…
Fiji’s recycling community has come together in solidarity with the people of Nepal following devastating floods that have caused widespread loss of life, displacement and destruction across the country. The Pacific Recycling Foundation, together with members of Fiji’s recycling community, held a solidarity vigil at Malhana Cloud Kitchen Restaurant, where participants dressed in white, lit candles and placed messages to honour those who have lost their lives, those still missing and families facing immense loss. The Foundation has also expressed particular concern for Nepal’s Collection Pillars of Recycling community, made up of people working informally in the collection and recovery…