Ba Women FC’s OFC Women’s Champions League campaign came to an end despite a spirited performance in a thrilling 4-3 loss to Tafea FC at Honiara International Stadium. Needing a victory to keep their semi-final hopes alive, the Fijian champions showed tremendous fight and resilience, leading 3-2 at halftime before eventually being edged out by the Vanuatu side. Ba found themselves behind early after Tafea’s Liyo Eramol capitalized on a defensive clearance to open the scoring. However, the Fijians responded strongly, with Elesi Tabunase racing through on goal and calmly finishing past goalkeeper Amelia Reddy to level the scores midway…
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For years, farmers in Makolei, Bua struggled to transport their crops over rough and often impassable roads, especially during bad weather. That has now changed with the opening of a new three-kilometre farm access road, which will directly benefit 52 households and 219 people in the district of Solevu. The $96,000 project, funded under the Ministry of Rural and Maritime Development’s Rural Outer Island Development Programme, was officially commissioned by Minister for Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management, Mosese Bulitavu. Speaking at the commissioning, Bulitavu said the road was an investment in people, particularly farmers who rely on safe…
Fiji will host the Pacific’s biggest week of tourism trade in May next year, with the South Pacific Tourism Exchange and the Fiji Tourism Exchange to be held consecutively in Nadi. The South Pacific Tourism Exchange, the Pacific’s premier tourism marketplace, will take place from the 5th to 6th May, followed by the Fiji Tourism Exchange from 7th to 8th May. The week-long programme will bring together regional tourism leaders, government representatives, development partners and industry stakeholders to discuss emerging trends, opportunities and priorities shaping the future of Pacific tourism. Anchored by SPTE, the programme will connect international buyers with…
The Fiji Water Flying Fijians produced an enterprising attacking performance but were unable to convert their dominance into victory, falling 39-24 to Wales in an entertaining international Test at Principality Stadium on Saturday. Locked at 10-10 at half-time, Fiji showed glimpses of the exciting brand of rugby that has become its trademark, controlling possession, territory and several key attacking statistics. However, Wales proved clinical when opportunities presented themselves, scoring six tries to secure the win.The Flying Fijians made the perfect start when number eight Pita-Gus Sowakula crossed in just the second minute, with Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula adding the conversion for an…
The Reserve Bank of Fiji has partnered with The Forge Pacific Pte Limited to deliver a five-month business development programme aimed at helping 20 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) become more resilient, investment-ready and better positioned to access finance. The programme will equip participating businesses with practical skills in governance, financial management, compliance, strategic planning and investment readiness through coaching, mentoring and workshops. The initiative supports Fiji’s National Financial Inclusion Strategy 2022–2030, the MSME Strategic Plan 2025–2030 and complements the implementation of the Access to Business Funding Act 2025, which introduces alternative financing options for small businesses. It also…
The Water Authority of Fiji has advised customers across parts of Suva, Nasinu and surrounding areas to prepare for an overnight water disruption due to critical maintenance works. The unplanned disruption began at 8pm yesterday and is expected to continue until 2am today (July 5), with repair works scheduled to be completed by 2:30am. Water supply will then be restored gradually. Areas expected to be affected include: Wainibuku Reservoir feed: Nakasi, Naulu, Koronivia, Lokia, Davuilevu, Dibulu and Lomanikoro Delta. Nasinu Reservoir feed: Kinoya, Laucala Beach, Vatuwaqa, Cunningham Stage 1, Raiwaqa, Raiwai and Caubati (Wainivula Road). Flagstaff Reservoir feed: Nasese, Ratu…
The Fiji Police Force has defended its use of unconventional policing methods during the sugar cane harvesting season, saying the priority is protecting farmers and preventing cane burnings. Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu said divisional commanders have been encouraged to adopt policing strategies that best suit their operational needs, whether through vehicle caravans, horse patrols or quick response teams. He said deployment strategies vary across divisions, with operations focused on areas prone to cane burning and increasing police visibility in hotspots. Commissioner Tudravu acknowledged that some of the policing methods may attract criticism or ridicule but stressed that officers would continue…
The Venice International Film Festival has officially announced that the newly restored 4K version of Dev Benegal’s landmark, award-winning film English, August (1994) will celebrate its World Premiere in the prestigious Venice Classics Competition at the upcoming 83rd edition of the festival.This selection marks the third consecutive year that Film Heritage Foundation (FHF), the not-for-profit organisation responsible for the restoration, has been invited to showcase a world premiere of its cinematic restorations on the global stage in Venice, following Girish Kasaravalli’s Ghatashraddha in 2024 and Bimal Roy’s Do Bigha Zamin in 2025.Based on Upamanyu Chatterjee’s bestselling 1988 novel, English, August…
Rajpal Yadav had a shaky start to the year after spending a few weeks in jail in connection with multiple cheque bounce cases. Bollywood Hungama has now learned that the actor’s legal troubles are far from over. Film producer Prakash Jaju, who is also the former manager of Priyanka Chopra, has filed a cheque bounce case against the actor. Summons have also been issued to Bhaiaji Superhit (2018) producer Mahendra Dhariwal and Cash (2007), Knock Out (2010) and Dhaakad (2022) producer Sohel Maklai.Bollywood Hungama has accessed a copy of the summons issued to Rajpal Yadav by Farhan M Qureshi, Judicial…
Salman Khan Films has dismissed reports claiming that its upcoming war drama Maatrubhumi: May War Rest In Peace has encountered issues with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). The production house issued an official statement on social media, calling such reports “false” and clarifying that the film has not yet been submitted to the certification board.The clarification comes a day after reports suggested that the CBFC had withheld the film’s clearance certificate until further notice, raising questions about its theatrical release timeline. Salman Khan Films issues clarification on CBFC reports On July 4, Salman Khan Films shared a statement…