Fiji Airways has been rated number 12 on the World’s Best Airlines award released by AirlineRatings.com. The award are centred on passenger comfort, feedback, and product consistency across an airline’s route network. AirlineRatings.com adds these awards are not a popularity contest, but rather, each airline is thoroughly evaluated based on what it offers passengers throughout its fleet and network. Korean Air won the Airline of the Year 2025. The top 15 airlines according to AirlineRatings.com are Korean Air Qatar Air New Zealand Cathay Pacific Singapore Airlines Emirates Japan Airlines Qantas Etihad Turkish Airlines EVA Air Fiji Airways Virgin Atlantic ANA Aero Mexico   RPT

FORMER Fiji Sugar Corporation (FSC) board member and one of Ba’s largest sugarcane farmers, Arvind Singh of Yalalevu, says the current crop of sugarcane farmers is the industry’s last. Mr Singh, whose 50-acre freehold property yields more than 1300 tonnes of sugarcane annually, is concerned that farmers are abandoning sugarcane farming. “We are the last generation of the sugar industry,” Mr Singh said. “After us, no one will want to do sugarcane farming. “Most of the farmers are over 50 years old. Those who are farming are mostly in their 50s, 60s and 70s.” Mr Singh lamented that children of cane farmers have no interest in farming and would not be lured to the canefields even if the price of cane was raised to $200 a tonne. “They are not bothered. They want to move out and work outside the sector,” he said. “I have spent my entire life sugarcane...

Police are investigating the discovery of a body along the Narewa river in Nadi. A statement said three people are being questioned at the Nadi Police Station in relation to this case. The dead man is 25 years old. The three are believed to have been with the victim prior to his death. The victim was positively identified by his sister. A post mortem examination will be conducted to confirm the cause of death.   RPT

OWNER of the now popular fast food chain DMC (Dad, Mum, Children) Weng Wei Jie is building a legacy that is now a force to be reckoned with in the food service industry across the country. Originally from China, Mr Weng’s journey began in Samoa (DMC Upolu) in 2015 where he opened the first DMC branch. DMC’s stand-out concept revolves around creating a family-friendly dining experience that appeals to both locals and tourists. The name itself reflects Mr Weng’s vision—a space where families can gather, enjoy hearty meals, and feel at home. Today, the DMC brand has grown to encompass eight branches in Fiji, providing jobs to hundreds of locals and adding itself to Fiji’s dining options. Starting with a single branch in Nokonoko Rd, Laucala Beach, Mr Weng now oversees multiple DMC locations in Suva, Nadi, Lautoka and Sigatoka, with plans to expand further. The newest addition to the...