Author: admin_fijitimes

Music has taken centre stage in strengthening defence ties between Fiji and the United States, with the U.S. Army’s 25th Infantry Division Band from Hawaii visiting Fiji from 1 to 4 July 2026 for a series of joint performances and community engagements alongside the Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) Band. One of the highlights of the visit was a public concert at Ratu Sukuna Park in Suva, where the two military bands performed together before an enthusiastic audience, celebrating the longstanding friendship and defence partnership between the two countries. RFMF Director of Music, Captain Netani Dauvere, said the collaboration…

Read More

Republic of Fiji Military Forces Commander Major General Ro Jone Kalouniwai has confirmed that 13 military personnel are currently undergoing the interview process as part of the ongoing investigation into the death of Jone Vakarisi. Speaking to the media, Major General Kalouniwai said the interviews form part of efforts to establish the circumstances surrounding Vakarisi’s death. The Commander also commented on the death of Sakiasi Radravu, confirming that the military officer who was the complainant in the matter was not involved in Radravu’s death. He said, based on the findings, no action will be taken against the complainant as there…

Read More

The Pacific Oceania Under-15 girls’ team delivered a dominant performance at the Australian Teams Championships on the Gold Coast, defeating Tasmania 3-0 to register its first win of the tournament. After a tough opening-day encounter against New Zealand, the regional side bounced back in style with convincing victories in both singles matches before sealing the tie in the doubles. New Caledonia’s Heata-Nui Ista-Toofa set the tone with a straight-sets singles victory, while American Samoa’s Alexandria Amoa displayed resilience to win her match in a deciding match tiebreak. Heata-Nui Ista-Toofa then teamed up with Vanuatu’s Caroline Andrew to complete the clean…

Read More