National Federation Party leader Professor Biman Prasad described as “shocking” and “an abuse of taxpayer funds” that Education Minister Premila Kumar was looking to hire an external strategic communications team for alleged electioneering. “The tender documents clearly state that the scope of work and projected outcomes for both the Education Ministry and Minister Premila Kumar, … Read more
The Fiji Airways Men’s 7s team will be looking to win their first ever Commonwealth Games gold medal this month. Fiji has been falling short since 1998 with three silver medals and a bronze in 2006. New Zealand is the most successful team winning all the games since 1998 except in 2014 which was won … Read more
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern arriving in Suva on Monday ahead of the Pacific Islands Forum. Photo / Aaron Dahmen The Government has announced $10 million for a seed bank in Fiji – the first funding from its $1.3 billion climate fund set up in October. It comes as Pacific leaders, in Suva this week for … Read more
Fiji 7s to use learning from Oceania 7s as building phase for Commonwealth Games – Gollings The Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s side will be using the things they learned in the Oceania 7s as a building phase for their matches at the Commonwealth Games in England. Coach Ben Gollings says the Oceania 7s was … Read more
Chinese Ambassador to Fiji Qian Bo said the China security agreement signed with the Solomon Islands was not a threat to the region. “We have already said this is a sovereign right of two countries to strengthen cooperation based on the demand and the situation required,” he said. “So it’s nothing strange for any country. … Read more
WASHINGTON/RIYADH (Reuters) – The Biden administration is discussing the possible lifting of its ban on U.S. sales of offensive weapons to Saudi Arabia, but any final decision is expected to hinge on whether Riyadh makes progress toward ending the war in neighboring Yemen, according to four people familiar with the matter. Senior Saudi officials pressed … Read more
Methodist Church in Fiji will play no part in any coup going forward – Rev Bhagwan Pacific Conference of Churches General Secretary Reverend James Bhagwan says the Methodist Church in Fiji and Rotuma has no intentions to play any role in any coup going forward. Speaking at the Regional Security and the Responsibility to Protect … Read more
Fiji remains in 11th place in World Rugby rankings while France and Ireland move up to 1st and 2nd Despite losing to Australia A last Saturday in the Pacific Nations Cup, the Vodafone Flying Fijians remain in 11th place in the World Rugby Men’s ranking, however, the All Blacks have dropped to 4th place, while … Read more
Vanisha Kumar. Midfielder Vanisha Kumar believes the Digicel Fiji Football women’s team has a real shot at the OFC Women’s Nations Cup and eventually the World Cup. The winner of the competition will advance to the inter-confederation playoffs with a chance to qualify for next year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. … Read more
With the biggest regional event in years in town, there’s a buzz on the streets of the Fijian capital that hasn’t been felt since Covid slammed international borders shut in 2020. The 51st Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting might be off to a somewhat rocky start with the withdrawal of member state Kiribati, but Suva … Read more