King of island reggae George ‘Fiji’ Veikoso remembered as a Pacific reggae trailblazer

Pome’e is the lead singer for South Auckland reggae band Three Houses Down. He shared memories with the Herald about growing up with his brothers listening to international reggae icons Bob Marley and UB40 - before a new voice entered their home when Fiji …

Wilson, The Volleyball From 'Cast Away' Finds A Happy Ending In Fiji In New Tourism Campaign

He was never meant to be a star. And yet, in Cast Away, Robert Zemeckis’ gripping 2000 survival drama, Wilson, the silent, volleyball-shaped companion of Tom Hanks’ marooned character, became one of cinema’s most surprising and emotional icons. With just a …

'I just let it flow': Meet 16-year-old James Kusitino, Fiji's first pro surfer

@kanebrownphoto. James Kusitino riding the wave. Photo: Kane Brown At just 16 years old, Fijian surfer James Kusitino is already making waves in the international surf scene. With a natural talent and effortless appearance on the water, Kusitino has …

Reggae legend George ‘Fiji’ Veikoso, who called Aotearoa home, dies aged 55

Tributes are pouring in from across the Pacific following the death of George ‘Fiji’ Veikoso, a pioneering figure in island reggae and a beloved voice of the diaspora. He was 55. Born in Suva, Fiji, and raised in Hawaii, Veikoso became a household name …

Air Force Aids Fiji On UN Israel Mission

Since supporting their first UN mission in Lebanon in 1978 the Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) have punched above their weight in supporting UN missions and other peacekeeping operations. Defence supports this commitment by providing strategic …

Hawaii mourns loss of iconic reggae artist Fiji

From Kadavu to the Ringgolds: Fiji expedition dives into ocean research

An expedition team, which launched from Suva earlier this week, is heading south to begin surveys around Kadavu Island. The mission is part of a broader expedition, backed by National Geographic Pristine Seas, which aims to assess marine biodiversity and …

Australia stands ready to support Fiji; NZ stands by Fiji in times of need

The Australian Minister for the Pacific says they are keen to assist Fiji in any way necessary to contain the spread of COVID-19 and achieve economic recovery. Zed Seselja reassured Australia’s aid commitment, a sign of the strengthening Vuvale partnership …

Rabuka hails late George “Fiji” as proud son

[Photo Credit: F1J1/ Instagram] Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says the late George Fiji Veikoso was a proud son of Fiji. In his condolence message on his Facebook page, Rabuka says Fiji was a legend in his own right, as his voice inspired so many …

Legendary singer George ‘Fiji’ Veikoso passes away

A legend and icon in Pacific Music with an international following, Fijian-born George “Fiji” Veikoso died yesterday in Suva. He was 55. Best known for shaping the sound of Polynesian reggae and island R & B, Fiji spent more than 30 years in Hawaii …