Matelita Bale’s baby wins first prize at the Miss Hibiscus Festival Baby Show
42-year-old, Matelita Bale is grateful that she brought her 4-month-old son, Apisalome Jack, to the Hibiscus Festival 2025 Baby Show to participate, where they won first
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Peace and Security Strategy to be finalised today after MSG meeting
With our island homes surrounded by a vast expanse of ocean, no single state alone can preserve and maintain the safety and security of our region, which is why it will r
Hibiscus contestants spread joy and advocate elderly care at Golden Age Home
Contestants of the Hibiscus Festival 2025 brought smiles and heartfelt conversations to the Golden Age Home today as part of their community outreach program. Among th
Ali to stand for mental health and spiritual healing
19-year-old Miss Hibiscus contestant Maria Ali, sponsored by Merchant Finance, is strongly advocating for youth mental health and the role of spiritual support in overcom
Pacific Nations Cup: Japan move the ball quickly, we need to slow them down with solid tackles - Byrne
FIJI Water Flying Fijians coach Mick Byrne says Japan love to move the ball really quickly across the field and they play quick ruck ball. Byrne highlighted this to th
Hibiscus Festival officially underway, vote for your favourite contestant by texting their initials to 812
The Miss Hibiscus Festival 2025 is officially underway, and the public can now vote for their favorite contestants by texting their initials to 812. Speaking at the of
Flying Fijians coach says discipline was really good in semi final as they prepare for Japan
FIJI Water Flying Fijians coach Mick Byrne says their discipline in the semi finals against Canada was pretty good, although people might say otherwise because they recei
Parliament to decide if Electoral Commission Secretary should be independent – EC Chair
Electoral Commission Chair Usaia Ratuvili says it will be up to Parliament to decide whether the secretary to the Commission should be an independent officer instead of t
Miss Playland Fantasy highlights importance of strong family bonds
One of this year’s Miss Hibiscus contestants is using her platform to call for stronger family relationships and more quality time between parents and children.
I want to set up this Association to empower up-and-coming rugby players - Tabua
Fiji Rugby Players Association Chairman, Ilivasi Tabua says his aim in setting up this Association is to empower our up-and-coming players, the development pathways on ho
Hibiscus Festival has week-long activities for the whole family
The 69th Hibiscus Festival has officially launched, providing children, parents and the elderly with the opportunity to enjoy a week of festivities featuring a variety of
Fiji Times faces backlash over controversial caption of Prime Minister Rabuka
The Fiji Times has come under fire after publishing a caption labeling a photo of Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as coup le
Melania Tora urges public to value contestants as daughters and sisters
As excitement builds for the 2025 Hibiscus Festival, reigning Miss Hibiscus Melania Tora is calling on the public to treat contestants with dignity and compassion, remind
Six children discharged after life-saving heart surgeries; hospital receives medical equipment donation
Six children have been given a new lease on life after undergoing open-heart surgeries at the Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Hospital in Suva. The childre
Professor Ratuva warns of intergenerational trauma linked to Fiji’s coups
Fiji’s coups have created lasting myths that justify certain actions and behaviour, many of which have been destructive and contributed to ongoing turmoil. Thi
LDS church funds life-saving heart surgeries in Fiji
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has reaffirmed its commitment to healthcare and humanitarian aid in Fiji by funding open-heart surgeries for two children
RBF transfers $146 million profit to govt
The Reserve Bank of Fiji has transferred a record $146 million in profit to the Fijian Government for the 2024–2025 financial year. RBF Governor Ariff Ali says
Regina Lili’i named Bowler of the Tournament as Samoa finish 6th at the 2025 ICC Women’s World Cup
Samoan cricket player Regina Sela Monika Lili’i was named Bowler of the Tournament and encouraged young Pacific girls to take up cricket, despite Samoa’s ch
Daulomani Safe Home brings care and hope to vulnerable communities
The Daulomani Safe Home in Lautoka is providing a safe and welcoming space for women, children, the elderly, people with disabilities, street dwellers, single mothers, an
Education Minister reaffirms ban on corporal punishment in schools
Education Minister Aseri Radrodro has reiterated that the Ministry will stand by the law when it comes to the discussion of reintroducing corporal punishment in schools.
Education Minister reaffirms ban on corporal punishment in schools
Education Minister Aseri Radrodro has reiterated that the Ministry will stand by the law when it comes to the discussion of reintroducing corporal punishment in schools.