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' …

Mataqali Valelevu presents reguregu for late George Fiji Veikoso

The mataqali na Valelevu, on behalf of the Gone Marama Bale na Roko Tui Dreketi, Ro Teimumu Kepa has presented their reguregu to the Vanua o Naibati in Buretu Village, following the passing of a son of Naibati, the late George Fiji Veikoso. It was stated …

Homecoming team mourns George “Fiji” Veikoso, funeral details to follow

Funeral details of George “Fiji” Veikoso will be announced in due course, the Homecoming Festival Team has said in a statement. They stated with immense sadness, they continue to mourn the passing of a beloved, born and raised of Fiji. “The outpouring of …

The Rock pays tribute to George “Fiji” Veikoso

UNAIDS official calls for urgent action, response to saving lives in Fiji

The United Nations’ programme on HIV/AIDS has issued a warning about a deepening crisis that could result from a lack of bold and swift action in the fight against the disease. As one of the fastest-growing HIV epidemics in the world unfolds, UNAIDS is …

Beloved performer Fiji reshaped island music with a humble smile

1/3 Swipe or click to see more STAR-ADVERTISER / 1998 Fiji performs at the Na Hoku Hanohano Awards where he swept two major honors — Male Vocalist of the Year and Favorite Entertainer of the Year — voted by both the industry and the public. 2/3 …

New species in Fiji | Blue-spotted Maskray find a landmark discovery

In a landmark discovery for marine science and conservation in the Pacific, researchers have officially identified a new species of blue-spotted maskray found only in Fiji. Named Neotrygon romeoi or the Fiji Maskray, this newly described ray not only adds …