Fiji's Amateur Soccer Squad's Journey to Qualify for the 2026 World Cup

Fiji's amateur soccer squad led by manager Rob Sherman aims to qualify for the 2026 World Cup by beating New Zealand in the Oceania qualifier. Despite being amateurs, Fiji's team is enthusiastic and hopes to capitalize on opportunities during the match.

Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murdering Wife During Honeymoon in Fiji

A man from Memphis, Tennessee, was sentenced to life in prison for murdering his wife during their honeymoon in Fiji in 2022. He will have to serve at least 18 years before being considered for release.

Murder on Honeymoon in Fiji

Bradley Dawson, an IT specialist, was convicted of murdering his wife, Christie Chen, on their honeymoon at the Turtle Island Resort in Fiji. He beat her to death in a drunken argument, fled the island on a stolen kayak, and was sentenced to life in prison.

Former Fijian Prime Minister Sentenced to Prison

Former Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama sentenced to a year in prison for interfering in a criminal investigation while in office. The case involved ending a police investigation into financial mismanagement at a university owned by 12 Pacific Island nations.

Global Democracy Setbacks in 2023

Democracy faced setbacks worldwide in 2023 with violence and manipulation marring elections. Freedom House downgraded Ecuador from free to partly free and upgraded Thailand from not free to partly free. Political rights and civil liberties declined in 52 countries, with only 21 countries showing improvements.