TRIBUTE TO GEORGE ‘FIJI’ VEIKOSO | Veikoso’s legacy lives on through his music

PRIME Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has joined the nation and the wider Pacific in mourning the passing of beloved musician George ‘Fiji’ Veikoso, describing him as a “true son of the soil” whose music elevated Fiji on the global stage. In a statement on social …

Fiji Airways jet damaged by aerobridge at Brisbane Airport

A Fiji Airways Boeing 737 MAX airplane has been damaged at Brisbane Airport after an aerobridge incident – the third in as many months at the airport. Flight FJ923 from Nadi, which landed at Brisbane Airport at 11.02pm on Saturday, was damaged at the gate …

Fiji unites Pacific leaders for climate victory

Fiji is stepping up regional climate talks after the United Nations’ top court agreed to rule on countries’ legal duties to fight climate change. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka said Fiji was now working with the UN office in Suva to break down the ruling …

Fiji Rugby Union AGM charts new path with growth, reform and renewal

The Fiji Rugby Union (FRU) convened its 2025 Annual General Meeting last Saturday, where member unions, trustees, and the executive team gathered to reflect on the past year, present their FInancial report for the year ended 31st December 2024 and shape …

Fiji to Host Three Home Tests Next Year

Fiji Water Flying Fijians playmaker Caleb Muntz on attack against Scotland during their Test match on July 12, 2025. Fiji Sports Council has been called out by various stakeholders regarding the condition of the HFC Bank Stadium. Photo: Josua Buredu Fiji …

Netball tourney in Fiji

Netball Fiji is set to host a men’s Invitational tournament on August 4-7 The tournament will feature the Fiji Men’s team, New Zealand and Tonga. Fiji Men’s head coach Jioweli Vakamoce said that they have completed their intense preparation phases leading …

Matatolu named Tourism Fiji chair

FORMER Fiji Visitors Bureau regional director for Australia and North America Ilisapeci Matatolu is the new Tourism Fiji board chairperson. She replaces outgoing chairperson Andre Viljoen who’s also resigned as Fiji Airways managing director and CEO. …

Nadi weather office issues heavy rain alert for entire Fiji group

The Nadi Weather Office has issued a heavy rain alert for the entire Fiji Group, effective immediately. The Fiji Meteorological Service warns that an active trough of low pressure is expected to approach and impact the country from late tomorrow and affect …

George 'Fiji' Veikoso: The iconic voice that united the Pacific

George "Fiji" Veikoso was one of the Pacific's most beloved musical voices. Photo: Facebook / Homecoming Music Festival "I knew that it was that time" Those were the quiet words of Dave Stevens, one of George 'Fiji' …

The Rock pays tribute to George “Fiji” Veikoso