5+ hour, 53+ min ago  (180+ words) MATAVELO was crowned the U18 champion of the Ba Rugby Union Junior Competition after defeating FSC Rugby 13-9 in a hard-fought final on Saturday at Vinod Patel Park. The side, made up mostly of players from the Ba Methodist High School Rugby…...

2+ day, 3+ min ago  (366+ words) FIJI is witnessing a worrying trend as alcohol consumption and smoking among younger age groups continue to rise. The findings were presented yesterday by the Ministry of Health's Head of Health and Wellness, Dr Devina Nand, during the Ministry's latest…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago  (390+ words) FIJI may be facing the same behavioural challenges that New Zealand experienced years ago, including rising disruptive behaviour in classrooms, students disengaging from learning, and children struggling with self-control. Glenview School principal in Wellington Lynda Knight, said at a trauma-informed…...

5+ day, 2+ hour ago  (391+ words) At 49, Sera Waqa still carries the same dream she had when she walked out of high school years ago, that is, to one day own a restaurant or food catering business. Originally from Matamaivere in Namara, Tailevu, Sera was raised…...

5+ day, 23+ hour ago  (279+ words) MORE unemployed youth could become vulnerable to drugs and crime if Fiji's economic growth does not translate into meaningful jobs for young people. World Bank Country Economist for Fiji Naomi Mathenge raised the concern yesterday, warning that youth unemployment and…...

5+ day, 23+ hour ago  (586+ words) AT LEAST 19 per cent of Fijian youth are not in education, employment or training. This was revealed by Jakarta-based World Bank Economist Ruth Nikijuluw while presenting findings from the bank's latest Pacific Economic Update. Ms Nikijuluw said the issue was…...

6+ day, 6+ hour ago  (268+ words) THE 14th Oceania Swimming Championships became more than just an international competition as it was a proud family milestone for the Kwong family as all the three siblings represented Fiji. Leading the trio is 19-year-old swimmer Charis Kwong, joined by her…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (281+ words) A REFLECTION of the past, an understanding of the present and the aim to do better are what drive Team Fiji swimmer Jeremiah Rova into the 14th Oceania Swimming Championships 2026. Rova competed in events such as the men's 100m breaststroke and the…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (980+ words) Before I ever drew my very first breath" before I ever opened my eyes to the light of this world"I was held in a perfect human cradle, wrapped in my own little world. I lived within the sacred shelter…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (165+ words) Australian national swimming team makes their way to our shores as the Oceania Swimming competition kicks off. The Australian head coach, Tracy Menzies Stagbauer has brought a strong team consisting of ten swimmers, hoping to bring tough competition to the…...