Faith and Vanua leaders urged to strengthen social cohesion through dialogue
Faith leaders and traditional chiefs have been urged to play a greater role in strengthening social cohesion and addressing divisions through dialogue, as Fiji works towa
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People urged to check materials used in marble idols ahead of Diwali
Diwali shoppers are being urged to check what religious idols are actually made of before paying, with the Consumer Council of Fiji warning that some products sold as mar
Charan Jeath Singh says Dussehra promotes unity and religious tolerance in Fiji
As the Hindu community in Fiji celebrates Dussehra, Minister for Multi Ethnic Affairs Charan Jeath Singh says the festival's timeless message reminds us of the importa
Devotees mark ninth day of Navratri with Saraswati Pooja at Howell Road Sangam Temple
Devotees gathered at the Howell Road Sangam Temple today to mark the ninth day of Navratri with Saraswati Pooja, celebrating the importance of knowledge, learning and wom
Navratri begins today, celebrating Goddess Durga and the victory of good over evil
The nine-day Hindu festival of Navratri begins today, with devotees coming together to worship Goddess Durga and celebrate the victory of good over evil.The festival is d
Ganesh Utsav begins as devotees seek blessings for wisdom and prosperity
Ganesh Utsav, a 10-day Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Ganesha, begins today with devotees coming together in prayer to seek blessings for wisdom, prosperity
Kinoya father says spending time with his children helps him unwind
As we celebrate Father’s Day today, Kinoya father Rupeni Weremadigi says there is no greater joy than seeing his children happy.A father of four, Weremadigi says t
Miss MHCC & Carpenters Tower Sala Korosaya crowned Miss Hibiscus 2026
Miss MHCC & Carpenters Tower Sala Korosaya has been crowned Miss Hibiscus 2026, taking the coveted title at the FMF Hibiscus Festival in Suva . For Korosaya, enter
Miss NFA Temalesi Alutakua wins Miss Charity
Miss National Fire Authority Temalesi Alutakua has been crowned Miss Charity at the 70th FMF Hibiscus Festival.Alutakua raised $18,507.90 through her charity campaign, ea
From float parade to crown: Miss Hibiscus 2026 crowning set for tonight
The streets of Suva came alive this morning as the 70th FMF Hibiscus Festival reached its final day with a colourful float parade from the Suva Flea Market to Albert Park
First Miss Hibiscus Liebling Marlow returns as Hibiscus Festival marks 70 years
Seventy years after a young 18-year-old woman stepped onto the stage and made history, the first Miss Hibiscus, Liebling Hoeflich, now Liebling Marlow has returned to the
2-yr-old Rajveer wins first place at Hibiscus Baby Show
Two-year-old Rajveer Chand won first place in Category 4 of the Hibiscus Baby Show held at the Suva Civic Centre today.A last-minute decision to enter her firstborn in th
Rokowailoa calls for stronger family and community support for children
Miss Unique Marketing Pacific Potaisia Rokowailoa will use the 2026 Hibiscus Festival platform to advocate for greater focus on children’s upbringing and the peopl
Hibiscus Festival’s 70-year legacy belongs to the people of Fiji - Gavoka
For 70 years, the Hibiscus Festival has brought together families, communities, businesses, young people and visitors from across Suva and beyond, creating memories that
Excitement builds as Vodafone Friendly North Festival begins today
The Vodafone Friendly North Festival starts today with seven queens and three kings taking part at Subrail Park in Labasa. The festival is being held under the theme
FMF Hibiscus Festival unveils 5-member judging panel
The FMF Hibiscus Festival has unveiled its five-member judging panel for 2026, bringing together prominent figures from law, public service, communications, advocacy, com
Measures in place to protect Albert Park during Hibiscus Festival
Organisers of the 70th FMF Hibiscus Festival have reassured the public that comprehensive measures are in place to protect Albert Park and ensure a safe and successful ce
Glitz and glamour as 70th FMF Hibiscus Festival launches in Suva
It was a night of glitz and glamour as the 70th Anniversary of the FMF Hibiscus Festival was launched last night at the Civic Centre where the Queen contestants took cent
51 years later former Hibiscus Queen hopes to reunite with her 1975 Miss Charity
More than five decades after they stood together under the spotlight at Albert Park, former Hibiscus Queen Michele Smith is hoping to find the woman who shared one of the
Hope Festival brings Sigatoka community together against drugs
A community-led Hope Festival in Sigatoka has brought people together with a strong message against drug abuse, particularly among young people.The festival, held at Navi
Mere Sigavunau crowned 2026 FMF Duavata Crime Prevention Carnival Queen
Miss Shield Security Services, Mere Mafi Sigavunau, has been crowned the 2026 FMF Duavata Crime Prevention Carnival Queen during the crowning night held at Subrail Park i