Porecki gets Wallabies nod to erase Fiji demons

Wallabies: James Slipper, David Porecki, Allan Alaalatoa, Nick Frost, Jeremy Williams, Langi Gleeson, Fraser McReight, Harry Wilson (c), Tate McDermott, Noah Lolesio, Max Jorgensen, Len Ikitau, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, Harry Potter, Tom Wright ....

Sorovakula set for Fiji Kulas debut, hopes to make her family proud

Akinisi Sorovakula will be hoping to make her family proud as she is expected to debut for the Fiji Kulas this Saturday. Sorovakula, whose Father is from Ra, is from California, USA while her mother is from Nadi. The 20-year-old who played for...

Fiji looks to soften up Wallabies before Lions series

Melbourne – All but forgotten in the hype of a British and Irish Lions tour, Fiji has gathered in a rain-soaked corner of eastern Australia to plot a confidence-killing defeat of Joe Schmidt's Wallabies. Fiji's Australian coach Mick Byrne has...

Fiji's Prime Minister calls for treaty-level pact with Australia amid China concerns

Sitiveni Rabuka says he's interested in elevating Fiji's relationship with Australia to a treaty-level partnership, suggesting Fijians could serve in the Australian Defence Force (ADF). Addressing the National Press Club in Canberra this week, the...

China’s advanced digital culture interests Fiji delegate

Note: This article was first published on the print version of the Fiji Times dated June 25, 2025 SUVA City Council represented Fiji at the recent ”Digital Culture Construction for Belt and Road Countries” seminar in China. The two-week seminar...

Palau Mini Games: Samoa, Fiji and Northern Marianas break Tahiti's golden streak in the pool

Samoa continue to stay in second place with a total haul of 13 gold, four silver and 14 bronze. Photo: Facebook / TeamSamoa Tahiti's dominance in the pool on day four of the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Koror was broken by some golden moments shared...

Sustainable Fiji

It’s a short plane ride across the South Pacific for an island getaway on Malolo Island, Fiji. It’s a place where you are welcomed by the Fijian charm the locals are known for, crystal clear waters and groves of tropical palms – the smell of fresh...

Identifying forest invasive species in Fiji and Tonga using machine learning: A Pacific Islands case study

‘Fijians radiate joy’ — how one writer found his happy in Fiji

“Time travel doesn’t require a DeLorean. Trust me, because I’m contacting you from the land of tomorrow.” That’s the gist of most of my social media posts and phone conversations as I lounge on sandy beaches nearly halfway around the globe after...

Team Fiji clinches two more gold medals at Pacific Mini Games

Team Fiji added two more gold medals to their tally last night at the Pacific Mini Games in Palau after swimmer, Hansel McCaig clinched gold in the Men’s Freestyle event while the Mixed 200 metres Freestyle Relay team also secured a first-place...

Fiji missing out on cocoa potentials

BLUE Phoenix Group Limited owner Darius Singh said Fiji must position itself as a serious player in the global cocoa industry, with international prices hitting record highs and demand outpacing supply. Mr Singh told attendees present at the...

Fiji PM Says Chinese Military Base in the Pacific ‘Not Welcome’

Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka speaks to media during a joint press conference with New Zealand's Prime Minister Chris Hipkins at Parliament in the Wellington on June 7, 2023. (Photo by Marty MELVILLE / AFP) Photo by MARTY MELVILLE/AFP via...

Fiji’s 3×3 basketball women dig deep in gold medal hunt

[Source: Team Fiji/Facebook] After five grueling matches in just two days at the Pacific Mini Games, Fiji women’s 3×3 basketball team is showing no signs of slowing down. Led by captain Moana Liebregts, the team has battled fatigue, tough...

Singh feels right at home with Fiji Kulas

Source: FFA / Facebook US-based midfielder Preeya Singh’s return to the Fiji Kulas squad brings not only her skill and youthful energy but also a deep sense of connection and belonging. The 20-year-old, who last represented Fiji at the 2024 FIFA...

ANZ Bank backs 2025–2026 budget as smart stimulus for Fiji’s economic shift

ANZ Pacific states Fiji’s 2025-2026 budget is a pro-growth plan. Their assessment states Fiji is transitioning from a tourism-led economy to a more balanced economy. ANZ Bank adds Government stimulus is needed to sustain demand and support the...

Fiji pushes for bigger deal with Australia

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka while addressing the Australian press [Source: Fiji Government/Facebook] Fiji wants to upgrade its partnership with Australia to a formal treaty to secure long-term support for rebuilding schools, hospitals and...

Army Rugby Union head off for historic tour of Australia, New Zealand and Fiji hoping for glory

The British Army men's rugby union team have jetted off for a history-making tour of Australia, New Zealand and Fiji. Timed to coincide with the British and Irish Lions' series down under, the Army are set for some important tests including a...

Fiji willing to provide 5000 personnel to Australian Defence Force - Rabuka

An Australian Army Dog Handler from the 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment with Detection Dog 'Kit' during a live breaching and detection dog serial on exercise Brolga Walk at Townsville Field Training Area, Queensland. 23 March 2024 Photo: TPR Dana...

Thinking of visiting Fiji? 'Love Island USA,' cheap flights and no visa make now the time

You got a text! But are you getting a flight? If the latest season of Love Island USA has you considering seeking your own romance in Fiji, it could be a great time to go, and you won't be alone. According to Expedia, hotel searches for Fiji were...

Fiji Says Chinese Military Base, Missiles Not Welcome In Pacific

The tiny South Pacific archipelago country of Fiji has come out firmly against China establishing a military base in the Pacific Islands, according to a statement of Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka issued Wednesday. He emphasized that China has no...