The official launch of the Namosi Music Festival “Reggae by the River 2026” has been announced, with the event set to take place on the 25 of July 2026 at the Namosi Eco Retreat in the Namosi Province. The festival is expected to bring together music, culture, and nature in a riverside setting deep in Fiji’s highlands. Organisers say the festival is more than just music, but a cultural experience that reflects Fijian identity and community connection. The one-day festival will feature a mix of reggae, roots, island music, and cultural performances. The lineup includes DJ Skitz, Laisa Vulakoro, the…
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Cabinet has approved the development of Fiji’s National Ocean Accounting System along with a Technical Roadmap aimed at improving the management and planning of the country’s ocean resources. The initiative will be spearheaded by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change in collaboration with the Fiji Bureau of Statistics and the Global Ocean Accounts Partnership. The system is expected to combine economic, environmental and social data to strengthen national planning, support climate obligations and improve sustainable ocean governance. Officials say the Ocean Accounts framework will enhance coordination of marine-related information, improve reporting on both national and international commitments, and support…
More than 350,000 Fijians who depend on bus services daily will not face higher transport costs despite a recent increase in bus fares. Government has announced it will absorb the full 22.5 percent fare adjustment to ensure passengers continue paying existing rates. The measure is expected to benefit workers, students, families and communities by keeping public transportation affordable and reducing additional pressure on household expenses. To fund the initiative, Government will allocate about $2 million each month to offset the increased fare costs. Officials say the move reflects Government’s ongoing commitment to addressing the cost of living and ensuring essential…
Cabinet has approved a new policy aimed at guiding the relocation and resettlement of families evicted from informal settlements across Fiji. The Informal Settlement Evicted Households’ Relocation and Resettlement Policy establishes a framework for the Ministry of Housing to assist affected households through relocation options such as development leases, Greenfield sites, subdivided lots, social housing and village communities. The initiative is intended to improve living conditions while also protecting the rights and welfare of families impacted by evictions. Cabinet has also endorsed the formation of a Cabinet Subcommittee on Housing, which will be chaired by the Minister responsible for Housing.…
A new aviation training facility aimed at strengthening regional expertise has officially opened at the Fiji National University’s Bonunaqwele Campus in Nadi. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation, Viliame Gavoka, launched the Pacific Centre for Aviation Studies yesterday, describing the development as a significant advancement for both aviation education and regional growth. Mr. Gavoka said the centre marked an important achievement not only for the university but also for Fiji and the wider Pacific, as aviation continues to play a key role in economic development, tourism, trade and regional connectivity. He noted that as Pacific nations…
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services has announced that the mortuary at Tavua Hospital will temporarily shut down to allow renovation works to be carried out. The closure will begin on Monday, May 25 and continue until Friday, June 12, 2026. During this period, families are being advised to take their deceased loved ones to the Ba Aspen Hospital or other nearby medical facilities that provide morgue services. The Ministry has apologised to the public for any inconvenience caused while the upgrade works are underway. The post Tavua Mortuary Closes for Renovations appeared first on Fiji One News.
Fiji’s border security operations have been strengthened following the graduation of 20 Immigration Officers from the country’s first structured induction training programme. The five-week training, conducted in collaboration with Australia and New Zealand, provided officers with extensive instruction in border management, immigration legislation and operational procedures through 30 specialised modules. Permanent Secretary for Immigration, Aliki Salusalu, described the graduation as a major achievement for the Ministry, reminding officers that they serve as “guardians of national security.” He encouraged the graduates to maintain high standards of professionalism, discipline, accountability and integrity while performing their duties. Mr. Salusalu also raised concerns about…
Police have arrested two men as investigations continue into a violent assault and property damage incident in Wailoku on Saturday night. Teams from the Southern Division Quick Response Unit, Samabula officers, and the Joint Taskforce carried out an operation after receiving information on the suspects’ location. The operation led officers to a residence along Waimanu Road in Suva, where two of the four alleged suspects were taken into custody. The victim remains admitted at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital receiving treatment. Police are continuing efforts to locate the remaining two suspects while investigations into the motive and circumstances surrounding the…
The much-awaited film Peddi is all set to release on June 4 and its makers have completed the censor process way in advance. In this story, Bollywood Hungama will feature on the cuts given to the Pan-India entertainer’s original Telugu version.Peddi was passed by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) with a U/A 16+ certificate. However, the makers were asked to make several changes. Words like ‘Loudesh’, ‘Bokka’, ‘Lambdi kodaka’, ‘M***r C**d’, ‘Dongamunda kodaka’ and ‘Kalchi padi denguta’ were asked to be muted or modified. The words ‘Saruku saman’ in the ‘Chikiri Chikiri’ song were asked to be modified.…
There was a time when Ananya Panday was largely associated with glossy, light-hearted Gen-Z roles. But over the last few years, the actress has quietly reshaped her on-screen identity with projects that leaned more into vulnerability and emotional realism. In fact, Ananya has steadily evolved from being seen as Bollywood’s bubbly Gen-Z star to an actress increasingly earning praise for emotionally layered performances. And according to Call Me Bae creator Collin D’Cunha, Chand Mera Dil could mark her biggest leap yet.Speaking exclusively about Ananya’s performance as Chandni in the film, Collin said, “Ananya as Chandni is her most mature, most…