News

1.
FBC News
fbcnews.com.fj > sports > elder-thankful-to-parents-for-continuous-support

Elder thankful to parents for continuous support

23+ hour, 3+ min ago  (150+ words) Weightlifting Fiji is preparing for the 2026 season, and head coach Henry Elder says parental support has been crucial to the team's international success. Elder says parents have helped financially and provided essentials like fruits, water, and training materials during sessions....

2.
FBC News
fbcnews.com.fj > news > youth-ventures-urged-to-boost-economy

Youth ventures urged to boost economy

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (192+ words) Young Fijians are being encouraged to take up entrepreneurship to boost the economy and revive city centres. Suva Retailers Association President Jitesh Patel points out that youth-led businesses bring fresh ideas and support existing retailers. Patel adds that new businesses…...

3.
FBC News
fbcnews.com.fj > news > faith-groups-target-youth-and-social-issues

Faith groups target youth and social issues

2+ day, 6+ hour ago  (207+ words) The Arya Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji states that its main focus this year is to educate young people on the teachings of the Vedas, while also addressing the growing social issues affecting society. Sabha Patron Pundit Bhuvan Dutt said challenges…...

4.
FBC News
fbcnews.com.fj > news > church-urges-parents-to-prioritise-education

Church urges parents to prioritise education

3+ day, 8+ hour ago  (257+ words) As the first school term of the year approaches, the head of the Methodist Church in Fiji has called on parents and guardians to make education a top priority, describing children as the nation's future leaders. In a New Year…...

5.
FBC News
fbcnews.com.fj > news > midnight-smiles-as-new-year-baby-arrives

Midnight smiles as New Year baby arrives

4+ day, 2+ hour ago  (286+ words) A baby's first cry rang in the New Year at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital, filling hearts with joy and hope. Rosi Saroni welcomed her daughter Kesaiya Gerua at 3.54am, weighing a healthy 3.65 kilograms. From Tovu Totoya in Lau and now…...

6.
FBC News
fbcnews.com.fj > news > festive-season-safety-protecting-children-and-the-vulnerable

Festive season safety: protecting children and the vulnerable

6+ day, 10+ hour ago  (173+ words) A joint team from the Ministry of Women, Children and Social Protection and the Fiji Police Force has been conducting random sweeps around hotspot areas in urban centres across the country over the past two weeks. Ministry says that these…...

7.
FBC News
fbcnews.com.fj > news > language-academics-push-back-against-copy-paste-learning

Language academics push back against copy-paste learning

6+ day, 22+ hour ago  (227+ words) Fijian academics are rethinking how language is taught and assessed, as educators warn that artificial intelligence and translation tools are weakening students" writing and creative skills. University of the South Pacific Hindi lecturer Bhagirati Bhan says a growing number of…...

8.
FBC News
fbcnews.com.fj > news > communities-encouraged-to-invest-in-childrens-wellbeing

Communities encouraged to invest in children’s wellbeing

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (188+ words) Parents and communities are being urged to invest more deliberately in children's overall development beyond academic achievement to help them grow into resilient responsible and grounded adults. Minister for Women Children and Social Protection Sashi Kiran says children today are…...

9.
Fiji Broadcasting Corporation
fbcnews.com.fj > world > australia-approves-social-media-ban-on-under-16s

Australia approves social media ban on under-16s

Australia approves social media ban on under-16s4+ week, 17+ hour ago  (149+ words) Australia's world-first social media ban for teenagers is already being hailed a success " even before it fully takes effect. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the move has sparked crucial conversations in homes across the country. Starting Wednesday, social media platforms…...

10.
Fiji Broadcasting Corporation
fbcnews.com.fj > entertainment > roblox-promises-age-checks-as-australias-under-16-social-media-ban-looms

Roblox promises age checks as Australia’s under-16 social media ban looms

Roblox promises age checks as Australia’s under-16 social media ban looms1+ mon, 10+ hour ago  (167+ words) source: ABC / Website Popular gaming platform Roblox says it will launch its age verification system in three countries, including Australia, in the same month the federal government's social media ban for under 16s comes in to force. The new system means…...