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Fiji’s Lau Islands face alarming childhood tooth loss linked to sugar and care gaps
Outreach on Fiji’s outer islands has revealed a worrying rise in childhood tooth loss, with many permanent teeth at risk. Health workers link sugary diets, limited routine… read more
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Fiji to Host Expanded COP31 Pre-COP, Adding High-Level Leaders’ Segment and Tuvalu-Hosted Sessions
An expanded Pre-COP in the Pacific will feature a new leaders’ segment and participation from Tuvalu, signaling a stronger island voice in the climate talks. The forum… read more
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Fiji launches caregiver-led at-home mouth checks to protect kids’ teeth
Fiji rolls out a practical, caregiver-led plan to keep kids’ teeth healthy through prevention and everyday habits. The campaign centers on simple at-home checks—using a common handheld… read more
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Fiji Targets Onshore Tuna Processing to Boost Value, Jobs and Exports, Seeks Investors
Fiji is positioning its tuna for higher-value processing—from fish oil to other manufactured goods—sparking a push for onshore facilities and new public-private partnerships. With funding and expertise… read more
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VEPA Wins Inaugural PRISMSS Award in Tonga for Restoring Island Resilience Against Invasive Species
Vava’u Environmental Protection Association (VEPA) in Tonga has been named the inaugural Restoring Island Resilience Award winner, spotlighting the growing threat invasive species pose to Pacific food… read more
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Suva’s CWM Hospital Lifts Return to Service After Vandalism-Driven Disruption
Suva’s Colonial War Memorial Hospital lifts are back in service after a disruptive outage. Officials tie the disruption to vandalism and outline tightened security plus ongoing upgrades… read more
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Women Now Majority of FRCS Workforce as Fiji Accelerates Recruitment
FRCS is accelerating recruitment and modernisation in Fiji’s post-COVID recovery. Women now form the majority of its workforce, signaling a bold shift in public service and hinting… read more
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Suva High Court to rule on stays in FICAC prosecutions of Kamikamica and Prasad over acting commissioner appointment
Two high-profile legal challenges are testing the reach of Fiji’s anti-corruption watchdog. With rulings pending, the High Court’s decisions could redefine the fate of ongoing prosecutions and… read more
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Beloved Musket Cove dog Steven heads to New Zealand farm for a new life
Musket Cove’s beloved island dog, Steven, is set for a new life on a New Zealand farm. A heartfelt farewell and the promise of a forever home… read more