Seven civil society organisations have come together to establish Fiji’s Citizens’ Observer Group, a national coalition that will support non-partisan domestic observation of the country’s future General Elections. The Memorandum of Understanding establishing the group was signed today, bringing together organisations with different areas of expertise and community networks under a common framework for election observation. The founding members are Caritas Fiji, Centre for Democracy and Dialogue, femLINKpacific, Fiji Women’s Rights Movement, Pacific Centre for Peacebuilding, Social Empowerment Education Programme and Transparency Integrity Fiji. The group says its work will focus on strengthening electoral transparency, citizen participation and public confidence…
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The Fiji Water Flying Fijians will need to maintain discipline and trust their game plan when they face Japan in the Pacific Nations Cup final this weekend. Acting Head Coach Senirusi Seuvalula says Fiji is prepared for Japan’s pace and physicality, but the focus remains on executing their own strengths. Seruvakula expects Japan to pose a strong challenge, having played several Tests ahead of the final, including matches against the Wallabies and Canada. “We know that Japan is going to be very strong in their home ground, especially they’ve been playing a couple of tests ahead of us, played against…
Construction of the Tamavua-i-Wai Bridge and its approach roads is continuing, with several key components of the project progressing. The Suva-side abutment has been completed and is currently undergoing curing, while remaining piling works on the bridge are also being carried out. Once the piling works are completed, utility relocation will begin to allow the next phase of construction to proceed. Work is continuing on both the bridge and approach roads, with the overall project scheduled for completion by the end of 2027. The project team is working with the Consultant, Contractor, JICA and relevant utility agencies to ensure construction…
The Fiji Pearls’ failure to qualify for the 2027 Netball World Cup marks the beginning of a rebuilding period for Fiji Netball after the side missed out on the tournament for the first time in 16 years. Back-to-back defeats to Samoa and Tonga in the Oceania qualifiers ended Fiji’s hopes of claiming one of the region’s two automatic qualification spots, with Samoa and Tonga securing their places in Sydney. The Pearls had featured at the 2015, 2019 and 2023 World Cups, making the latest setback a significant moment for the national programme. With no additional world-ranking pathway available under the…
The Fiji Kulas have suffered a disappointing start to the MSG Prime Minister’s Cup 2026 after going down 4–0 to Papua New Guinea at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva yesterday. PNG took control early, with Keren Kalapai scoring a first-half hat-trick in the 3rd, 7th and 38th minutes to put the visitors firmly in command. The early goals left Fiji chasing the game, with the Kulas unable to find a response before the break. Calista Maneo added PNG’s fourth just a minute after halftime to complete a dominant performance from the visitors. Despite the result, the Kulas will have an…
The spotlight will fall on former champions Nadera Panthers and the Saru Dragons when they close the day’s Fiji National Rugby League Men’s Premier action at 5.20pm. Both sides will be looking to make a statement in the final match of the day, with the Panthers aiming to build momentum while Saru Dragons look to produce a strong response. Head Coach for the Nadera Panthers, Vula Dakuitoga knows they have a tough challenge ahead but he is betting on his team’s intense preparations throughout the previous weeks to take them through the semi-finals. Earlier, USP Raiders face Namoli West Tigers…
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Fiji football fans are being called on to pack the HFC Bank Stadium in Suva tonight as the Bula Boys begin their MSG Prime Minister’s Cup 2026 campaign against the Solomon Islands. Kick-off is set for 7pm, with captain Roy Krishna encouraging supporters to come dressed in blue, bring their Fiji flags and make their voices heard throughout the match. With the tournament being hosted on home soil, Krishna says a strong home crowd can help create the atmosphere Fiji needs as the national side takes on the Solomon Islands. The Bula Boys will be hoping to get their campaign…