The Fiji U15 Girls side finished in fifth place at the OFC U15 Girls Development Tournament held at Churchill Park in Lautoka. Coached by Louisa Simmons, the young Fiji side showed determination and fighting spirit throughout the competition against some of the region’s strongest teams. Fiji started their campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 win over the Cook Islands and a 3-0 loss to New Zealand. Fiji then went down 1-0 to New Caledonia in another closely contested match. One of Fiji’s best performances came against the Solomon Islands in the fifth-place playoff encounter. Trailing 2-0 during the match, the local…
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Radika Kumar has officially taken up her role as the new Permanent Secretary for Commerce and Business Development. Dr Kumar began work on Monday, 4 May 2026, bringing with her extensive experience in economics, trade, business and public sector leadership gained both locally and internationally. She recently met ministry staff at the department’s headquarters, while employees from other offices joined the session virtually through Zoom. On Monday, 12 May 2026, she also held talks with Finance, Commerce and Business Development Minister Esrom Immanuel. Dr Kumar holds a PhD in Economics, an MBA and additional qualifications in finance, business, artificial intelligence…
Bhagwan shares plunged to a record low after the Perth marine contractor cut its FY26 earnings forecast on Tuesday.
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka attended the official dinner marking the opening of the inaugural Melanesian Ocean Summit last night at APEC Haus. The event was hosted by Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape and brought together Pacific leaders, government officials, development partners and invited guests in support of stronger regional cooperation and ocean protection across Melanesia. During the gathering, Prime Minister Marape stressed the importance of protecting the Pacific Ocean, describing it as vital to the livelihoods, culture, identity and economic future of Pacific communities. He also called on Melanesian nations to work together on marine conservation, sustainable fisheries,…
Hazer Group boss Glenn Corrie says it’s time for Australia to recommence its journey back to energy-independence.
Home improvement retailer Bunnings is preparing to roll out a new online shopping platform for customers in Fiji, allowing households across the country to order hardware and home improvement products directly to their doorstep. The new platform, Bunnings Pacific, is expected to go live later this month and will build on the company’s current wholesale presence throughout the Pacific region. Shoppers in Fiji will gain access to thousands of products and well-known brands typically found in Bunnings stores across Australia and New Zealand. Bunnings Managing Director Mike Schneider said the online platform was developed with local consumers in mind, focusing…
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services says Fiji remains at low risk as authorities continue tracking a Hantavirus outbreak connected to the Hondius cruise ship currently stationed near Tenerife in Spain’s Canary Islands. Health officials confirmed that eight infections and three deaths have been reported overseas. However, no cases have been detected in Fiji and none of the affected passengers are Fijian nationals. The Ministry, through the Fiji Centre for Disease Control, says strict screening and inspection procedures are still being enforced at all international entry points around the country. These include health declaration checks, vessel inspections and ongoing…
Two decades after he founded mining services firm MLG Oz, Murray Leahy is moving into the boardroom.
The judgment for murder accused Apisai Madigibuli has been deferred to the 26th of this month. Madigibuli appeared before Justice Dane Tuiqereqere in the Suva High Court this morning. The verdict was initially scheduled to be delivered; however, Justice Tuiqereqere informed the court that the judgment was not yet ready as he was awaiting the court transcript. He also apologised for the delay. Madigibuli is charged with one count of murder for allegedly killing his pregnant wife, Kitiana Baravilala, during a fatal stabbing incident at a Suva apartment in April 2024. During the trial, the court heard that Madigibuli admitted…
The Republic of Fiji Military Forces has launched the Land Forces Exercise Bougainville 2026 (ExBV26) Command Post Exercise at Blackrock Camp in Nadi, with officials warning that Fiji is facing increasingly complex and overlapping national security threats. The exercise brings together various RFMF units and government agencies involved in disaster and emergency response, including the Commissioner Western’s Office, Fiji Police Force, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Health, Fiji Airports and other key stakeholders. Representatives from the New Zealand Defence Force and Australian Defence Force are also taking part in the exercise. Speaking during the opening ceremony, Commissioner Western Division for…