PACNEWS SPORTS, 25 SEPTEMBER 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — Fijiana XV focuses on finishing2. RUGBY — 31 applicants for Flying Fijians head coach’s job3. BOXING — Fiji boxers make Youth Olympics history4. POWERLIFTING —
Fiji
Fiji offers to host Pacific Response Group
FIJI has offered to host the Pacific Response Group (PRG) as regional defence cooperation strengthens to respond to humanitarian and disaster emergencies.
Australia and Fiji deepen defence ties
AUSTRALIA and Fiji have reaffirmed their commitment to a peaceful, stable and prosperous Blue Pacific, with sovereignty, Pacific leadership and regional cooperation at the centre of their expanding defence
PACNEWS TWO, 23 SEPTEMBER 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — AI must support journalists, not replace them: Pacific Media Summit2. PACIFIC — Pacific Leaders unite to advance Global Ocean action and protect the Blue Pacific3. PACIFIC
Fiji Airways resumes Noumea service
FIJI Airways has reinstated direct flights between Nadi, Fiji and Nouméa, New Caledonia with twice weekly direct
PACNEWS THREE, 22 SEPTEMBER 2026
In this bulletin: 1. FIJI — Fiji constitution review report tabled, major reforms proposed2. FIJI — Commission says 2013 Fiji Constitution should not be completely discarded3. PACIFIC — UNODC Adviser
PACNEWS SPORTS, 22 SEPTEMBER 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY/HEALTH — “Don’t miss a beat” in heart health push: Serevi urges Fijians2. JIU JITSU — Seven-year-old Fijian-Tongan star wins fourth world jiu-jitsu title3. WEIGHTLIFTING
Fijiana dominate Hong Kong in second WXV game
THE Fijiana fought hard to derail a strong Hong Kong 54–26 at the Kai Tak Youth Sport Ground in Hong
Fiji declares HIV emergency
FIJI’S national HIV emergency is one of the sharpest increases in new infections globally. The emergency was declared two years after
Minimum wage concern for Fiji employers
THE Fiji Council of Employers Federation wants the government to strengthen wage setting frameworks. This call comes in the wake
PACNEWS SPORTS, 18 SEPTEMBER 2026
In this bulletin: 1. NETBALL — Samoa, Tonga qualify for Netball World Cup Sydney 20272. RUGBY — Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2026 finals preview3. RUGBY — Six changes for Flying Fijians in PNC
PACNEWS ONE, 18 SEPTEMBER 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pacific AI creator says AI must know when to stop2. FIJI — Proposed Fiji Constitution timeline risks electoral crisis: CDD3. FIJI — Don’t rush Fiji constitutional
Fiji chefs strike gold at Australian culinary challenge
FIJIAN chefs Isireli David Chong and Filipe Miramira have won gold at the Australian Culinary Federation Restaurant Challenge in
Fiji’s tourism industry comes together for Industry Day 2026
FIJI'S tourism industry is shifting its focus from record visitor numbers to creating greater economic value,
Solo Mara appointed Foreign Affairs permanent secretary
SOLO Mara has been appointed Permanent Secretary for Fiji’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade after completing the
PACNEWS SPORTS, 14 SEPTEMBER 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2026: Fiji and Japan seal final spots2. RUGBY — Historic first for Fijiana as Hong Kong China complete Brazil comeback and the Netherlands
Fiji Olympian joins US coaching event
FIJI Olympian Venice Traill will travel to the United States next week to undertake the next stages of an International
PACNEWS SPORTS, 11 SEPTEMBER 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — Fiji chase third straight Pacific Nations Cup title2. RUGBY — Seruvakula names young Flying Fijians squad for PNC3. RUGBY — Canada plans to frustrate Flying Fijians4.
PALM workers honored for service, strengthening Fiji–Australia ties
FIJIAN workers who helped rescue residents and distribute emergency supplies during the devastating 2022 Lismore floods in
Fiji reports on increased influenza activity across Fiji
FIJI is reporting a marked rise in influenza-like illnesses and acute respiratory infections in the past three
Fiji and UAE to explore new trade and investment opportunities
FIJI will welcome United Arab Emirates (UAE) Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Dr Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi on an official visit this week, with discussions expected to focus on trade and investment, climate
PACNEWS SPORTS, Thursday 3 September 2026
In this bulletin: 1. FOOTBALL — New Zealand and Fiji open Group B with big victories2. RUGBY — O’Connor eyes Wallabies return after Force move3. RUGBY — Force squad locked in for upcoming Super
Fiji formally joins landmark Pacific Rugby League Partnership
FIJI has joined the Pacific Rugby League Partnership, with Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and Fiji Minister for Youth and Sports Jese Saukuru signing the Statement of Intent in Parliament
