Fiji commemorates 170 years of Chinese contribution

[ Source: Fiji Government / Facebook ] Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka paid tribute to Fiji’s Chinese community, acknowledging their enduring contributions to the nation’s development and the strong partnership between Fiji and the People’s...

Bulitavu reaffirms Fiji’s commitment to environment protection

File Photo Minister for Environment and Climate Change, Mosese Bulitavu, has reaffirmed the Government’s unwavering commitment to protecting Fiji’s marine environment and ensuring the highest standards of maritime safety across all operations....

Bank boosts private investments for sustainable Pacific development

FIJI AIRWAYS has appointed Paul Scurrah as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective November 1, 2025. The announcement was made by Nalin Patel, Chairman of the Fiji Airways Group, following an extensive internal, national,...

Fiji Airports aiming for world-class status by 2033

COOK Islands activists in kayaks confronted a United States-funded exploration vessel as it returned to port in Rarotonga on Wednesday, holding a banner that read “Don’t Mine the Moana.” Media reports from Rarotonga said the four activists...

How grass from China is changing lives in Fiji

Guangzhou, China (ANTARA/PRNewswire)- News report from GDToday: In Fiji, growing mushrooms was once considered impossible. However, a technology from China called Juncao, literally "mushroom grass," has made it feasible, providing Fijian farmers...

Fiji's Homes of Hope empowers girls to escape exploitation

For nearly 30 years, Homes of Hope in Suva, Fiji, has provided a safe and restorative environment for young women and girls escaping sexual exploitation and trafficking. The organisation’s work goes beyond offering shelter. It also includes...

How leaming Chinese becomes a new trend in Fiji

Guangzhou, China (ANTARA/PRNewswire)- News report from GDToday: In Fiji, the Chinese language is surging in popularity. But here, it's understood as far more than just a subject—it's a vital bridge to new opportunities. At the heart of this...

Fiji’s stance on Israel and new embassy stirs revived condemnation

Asia Pacific Report Fiji opening an embassy in Jerusalem last month in defiance of United Nations resolutions on Occupied Palestine and hosting a visit by a senior Israeli minister from the paraiah state this week has revived condemnation by...

Balancing Gaming Tourism and Island Sustainability: Finding harmony in paradise

28-10-2025 Business Canarian Weekly Photo Credit: Freepik Gaming tourism has emerged as one of the fastest-growing niches in the travel industry, with a remarkable 37% increase in dedicated gaming trips since 2023. As of early 2025, this sector...

$14M FIJI Water and Neptune Pacific Marine and Manufacturing Training Facility to be set up at FNU

$14M FIJI Water and Neptune Pacific Marine and Manufacturing Training Facility to be set up at FNU FIJI Water, America’s number one premium imported bottled water and its sister company, Neptune Pacific, the South Pacific’s leading shipping and...

FIRST INTERVIEW: Fiji Airways incoming MD & CEO on securing the airline’s future as a major player in the region

Fiji Airways’ incoming MD & CEO Paul Scurrah has over two decades of executive experience across aviation, transport, logistics and tourism, including holding recent roles for Pacific National and Virgin Australia. Before he even had a chance to...

Nemani Nadolo appointed development coach for Fijian Drua

Nemani Nadolo is Fiji's second highest try scorer of all time. Photo: PHOTOSPORT Former Flying Fijians and Crusaders winger Nemani Nadolo has been appointed as the new development coach for the Fijian Drua. The Fiji-based Super Rugby franchise...

14th LACMA Art+Film Gala Features Doja Cat Performance

The 14th annual LACMA Art+Film Gala took place on November 1st, honoring artist Mary Corse and filmmaker Ryan Coogler with Gucci as presenting sponsor. The Los Angeles County Museum of Art pulled off what’s become an annual impossibility:...

Fiji urged to build resilience

BECAUSE there is limited funding and countless competing priorities for national governments, the real focus should be on strengthening resilience within communities rather than relying solely on costly infrastructure. This was the message from...

Ex-Virgin Australia CEO takes top job at Fiji Airways

Former Virgin Australia CEO Paul Scurrah. (Image: Supplied) Former Virgin Australia boss Paul Scurrah has been appointed the new chief executive of Fiji Airways. Scurrah, who led Australia’s second-largest airline group from 2019 until his...

Urgent call for climate-resilient health infrastructure upgrades in Fiji

An urgent call has been made for climate-resilient and disaster-resilient health facilities across Fiji to support surgical outreach and patient care. This was highlighted during the ECO Care Equity in the Asia-Pacific Conference at University of...

Fiji bounces back from pandemic as economic powerhouse

THE Australia-Fiji trade and investment relationship continues to strengthen with significant growth across multiple sectors. Two-way goods and services trade have grown significantly, with Australia ranking as Fiji’s second-largest export...

Fiji and Australia launch $AUD25 million governance partnership

FIJI’S economy soared past pre-pandemic levels in 2023, recording an impressive growth rate exceeding eight per cent, driven largely by a tourism revival that welcomed over one million international visitors last year. As the government unveils a...

The Pacific Islands Challenge

As the strategic rivalry between China and the United States intensifies across the Indo-Pacific, the Taiwan Strait is often seen as the key flash point. Yet whether the regional balance holds or tips into conflict will also be shaped by choices...

Paul Scurrah appointed new Fiji Airways CEO

Fiji Airways has announced the appointment of Paul Scurrah as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 November 2025. Chairman of the Fiji Airways Group, Nalin Patel, said the Board was confident in Mr. Scurrah’s ability...