The David Dhawan Film Festival is going on in PVR and to celebrate the legendary director, the multiplex chain organized a fireside chat. It involved David Dhawan talking about his life and films with his son, Varun Dhawan. Incidentally, both are also gearing up for the release of Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai. The comic caper will arrive in cinemas on June 5. Towards the end of the event, David Dhawan opened up about the hardships he faced and how actors sometimes declined to work with him.David Dhawan said, “If a director’s film doesn’t work, toh actor usko dekh…
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Actor Akshay Kumar is set to headline a new large-scale sci-fi action thriller titled Samuk, directed by Kanishk Varma and produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah. Positioned as an ambitious alien survival thriller, the film is currently in development and is expected to go on floors soon.The project marks Akshay Kumar’s return to a full-scale action role and will reportedly combine elements of survival horror, military realism, and alien thriller storytelling. The makers are also bringing together an international technical team with experience across several Hollywood franchise films. Speaking about the project, producer Vipul Shah said, “We always try to challenge…
Two people remain in critical condition at Nadi Hospital following a three-vehicle collision in Martintar, Nadi on the night of May 23, 2026. Police say a 21-year-old man from Nadi allegedly attempted to overtake a vehicle driven by a 28-year-old woman when his vehicle clipped the side of her car. The impact caused her vehicle to veer into the opposite lane, where it collided with another vehicle driven by a 42-year-old man who was travelling with two passengers. The 42-year-old driver and a 38-year-old female passenger sustained serious injuries and are currently admitted in critical condition at Nadi Hospital. Meanwhile,…
A 39-year-old man has become Fiji’s latest road fatality victim following a motor vehicle accident in Sigatoka on Friday. The victim was allegedly driving towards Olosara when he lost control of his vehicle, causing it to cross into the opposite lane and collide with an oncoming vehicle. Both drivers were taken to Sigatoka Hospital for treatment, however the 39-year-old died several hours later. The driver of the second vehicle remains admitted at the hospital as investigations into the accident continue. The post 39-Year-Old Man Dies in Sigatoka Crash appeared first on Fiji One News.
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…
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.