Fiji’s featherweight boxer, Ubayd Haider, formerly known as Nathan Singh, has passed away following a controversial fight in Nadi. Haider, who was placed in an induced coma after undergoing emergency brain surgery, had been knocked out in the 9th round of a match against Australian-based Chinese boxer Runqi Zhou at a South Pacific Boxing Promotion. […]
‘Tis the season for adult wish lists, where the childlike excitement of getting exactly what you want collides with the grown-up reality of gift-giving. As much as we’d love a new bike or a game console under the tree, adults have slightly more practical—and often more exciting—dreams. Imagine cozying up with a high-tech robot vacuum […]
A 31-year-old man has been praised for his exemplary filial piety after selling his possessions to travel through China with his paralyzed mother, carrying her on his back just like she did with him when he was a baby. Xiao Ma was just eight years old when his parents were involved in a terrible car […]
Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is a vibrant celebration of light overcoming darkness and good defeating evil. The children at the Fiji School of the Blind experienced a special Diwali celebration, as Digicel Fiji staff treated them to a feast of traditional Indian dishes and sweets in Vatuwaqa. Shally Jannif, Digicel Pacific Hub Markets […]
Trying to save the Earth is something that we all need to be a part of, and someone who is making a difference doing so one bicycle at a time is Eliki Dakuitoga. Dakuitoga’s initiative, Qaqi Mai: Bike Share, aims to reduce traffic congestion and pollution in Fiji’s capital. It has garnered support from the […]
Most of the boys that are in this Team are from humble beginnings and it is great to see them showcasing their talents in 7s Tournaments around Fiji. Village Boys is a Team that was formed by their fearless Coach and Team Manager Able Matata Male, hailing from the village of Somosomo on the Garden […]
Kurt Donoghoe finds himself deeply moved by the simple, grounded lives of people in the Vanua and his village of Ba. Their way of life reminds him of his roots and fills him with pride, especially as he dons the Vodafone Fiji Bati jersey. Donoghoe’s family ties run deep, with his grandmother, originally from Ba, […]
In a thrilling repeat of last year’s title decider, Tahiti will once again face the Solomon Islands in the OFC Beach Soccer Men’s Nations Cup final on Saturday. Despite a dramatic 6-5 penalty shootout win by Fiji over the Solomon Islands in their final group stage match, it wasn’t enough to prevent the Solomon Islands […]
The way I threw my phone when I found out there was going to be a “Princess Diaries 3”! SHUT.UP! “Princess Diaries 3” has been officially confirmed, with Anne Hathaway returning as Mia Thermopolis. She announced the news in October 2024, exciting fans with the promise of continuing the beloved story. Adele Lim is set […]
Liam Payne tragically passed away on October 16, 2024, at the age of 31 after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He had been in the country to attend a concert by his former One Direction bandmate Niall Horan. An investigation is currently ongoing to determine the exact circumstances of his death. […]