Fiji’s rising athletics star Maryann Macedru has capped off a historic campaign at the World Athletics U20 Championships, finishing 10th in the Women’s Shot Put Final. The young field athlete recorded a best throw of 15.04 metres in the final against some of the world’s top junior competitors. Macedru had already made history earlier in the competition when she secured a place in the final with a throw of 16.04 metres, setting a new personal best and breaking the Fiji national record in the process. While she narrowly missed a top-eight finish, Macedru’s performance marks a significant achievement for Fiji…
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The state’s premier innovation showcase has named 23 local companies as finalists for the 2026 WA Innovator of the Year awards, marking two decades since the program’s inception.
Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry has left Fiji with a full heart and a glowing tribute, describing her family holiday at Kokomo Private Island as “one for the ages” and saying the country is home to “the happiest people on Earth.” In a heartfelt social media post shared after her departure, Berry thanked the staff of the luxury island resort for their extraordinary hospitality, kindness and care throughout her family’s stay. “It’s a wrap!” she wrote, reflecting on what she called a magical vacation filled with joy, love and unforgettable memories. Berry singled out a staff member named Ima, praising the…
Cricket Fiji has welcomed Subrails as an official Supporting Sponsor of the Cricket Fiji Super 8 Championship 2026, which will be held from August 11 to 15 at Albert Park in Suva. The sponsorship was officially presented by Subrails Business Development and Marketing Manager, Jashwindar Singh, to Cricket Fiji Chief Executive Officer Anushil Kumar, reaffirming the company’s commitment to supporting the growth and development of cricket and sport in Fiji. The partnership comes as the Super 8 Championship makes its return after a year’s absence, having not been staged in 2025. Cricket Fiji has acknowledged the support from Subrails, noting…
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The Great Council of Chiefs is calling for immediate constitutional reform to remove barriers preventing more women from entering Parliament, saying Fiji can no longer delay action on gender equality. In a statement, GCC Chairman Ratu Viliame Seruvakula highlighted that the time for discussions, studies, and promises has passed, and the government must now legislate measures that guarantee greater representation for women in national leadership. He stated that relying on political parties to decide how many women they endorse has failed to deliver meaningful change, with women continuing to be significantly underrepresented despite years of national dialogue. Ratu Viliame believes…
Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers have been urged to keep the region united and ensure Pacific priorities remain at the centre of international engagement as growing global interest in the region intensifies. Opening the 2026 Forum Foreign Ministers Meeting in Suva today, Chair and Solomon Islands Foreign Affairs Minister Rick Houenipwela told ministers there has “never been a more important time” for Pacific nations to stand together and speak with one voice. He stressed that while partnerships with global powers remain important, the Pacific’s agenda must continue to be shaped “by the Pacific, for the Pacific.” Houenipwela says the region…
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Fiji has recorded its highest-ever annual tax and customs revenue collection, with the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS) collecting a net $3.51 billion in the financial year ending July 31, 2026, signalling continued resilience in business activity despite mounting global economic pressures. The record collection exceeded the Government’s annual revenue forecast of $3.374 billion by $136.2 million, while also surpassing last year’s collection of $3.485 billion by $25.8 million. FRCS Chief Executive Officer Udit Singh says the result reflects the strength of Fiji’s business sector and labour market at a time when economies around the world continue to grapple…
Three new age categories has been introduced into the Junior Category for this year’s Vodafone Suva Open Launch. The pilot program which was launched last year as part of an effort to encourage and introduce children to competitive tennis at a young age and foster a love for the sport has included the Unders 7, Unders 8 and the Unders 10. Three schools from last year’s pilot program will make their competitive debut at the 2026 Vodafone Suva Open, marking another milestone in Fiji Tennis’ grassroots development drive. Gospel Primary School, Holy Trinity Primary School, and St Anne’s Primary School…