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India’s ARV Donation Boosts Fiji’s HIV Response Toward 2030 Elimination
Hope rises in Fiji’s HIV response as India donates antiretroviral drugs worth $2.6 million, signaling a strengthened partnership and a shared goal to end AIDS as a… read more
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Fiji Moves to End High-Sea Vessel Clearances, Promises Safer Ports
Fiji is eyeing a major shift in maritime safety by rethinking its vessel clearance rules. Officials warn that boarding at sea is outdated and risky, and a… read more
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Fiji Weather Forecast: Approaching Trough Brings Heavy Showers, Thunderstorms, and Flash Flood Risk Across the Islands
A day of tropical twists is in the air for Fiji: brief showers across several spots, with isolated thunderstorms lurking and winds shifting from northeast to north… read more
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Pacific Civil Society Urges Diplomacy as US Weighs Nuclear Testing
Pacific civil society warns that renewed nuclear testing would threaten security and the health of island communities, echoing a painful Cold War legacy. Amid calls for accountability… read more
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IPACS 2025: Indonesia’s Cultural Diplomacy Unites Pacific Nations
Indonesia hosts IPACS 2025 in Kupang, uniting artists, cultural practitioners, and communities from thirteen Pacific nations to celebrate shared heritage. A vibrant blend of tradition and innovation—featuring… read more
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Clashes at COP30 Highlight Indigenous Rights in Climate Talks
Indigenous voices collide with restricted spaces at a high-stakes climate summit as security braces for unrest. Behind the scenes, demands for land rights and stronger environmental protections… read more
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Fiji Tightens Food Safety Rules as Inspections Hit Nadi, Sigatoka, Lautoka
A sweeping health-check drive across Nadi, Sigatoka and Lautoka is raising the bar for food safety. Dozens of notices and closures signal tougher enforcement, while authorities also… read more
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Fiji Weather Forecast: Heavy Showers and Thunderstorms with Flash Flood Risk as Trough Approaches Thursday Night
Fiji’s weather is about to mix it up—sunny spells, warm afternoons, and a developing low-pressure trough edging in from the southwest tomorrow night. Expect a blend of… read more
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RKS Rising Star Joins Fiji 7s Training Ahead of Dubai 7s
Rising rugby talent Lemeki Ravukivuki from Kadavu has earned a place in the national 7s extended squad after captaining his school to a major trophy. With a… read more
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Fiji Bets on Cyclone-Proof Dental Centers and Mobile Units to Safeguard Oral Health
In the face of rising seas and stronger storms, Fiji is reshaping dental care with cyclone-proof clinics, solar-powered facilities, and mobile units to reach remote communities. A… read more
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Fiji Minister Defends Labour Inspections Amid Controversy
Fiji’s Ministry of Employment issues a clarifying update on recent workplace inspections, insisting that officers followed legal procedures. The review highlights wage-record and wage-statement obligations, with a… read more
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Fiji Faces Leadership Gap as Housing Pressure Mounts
In Fiji, leadership vacancies meet growing housing insecurity, putting rural communities to the test. Fresh efforts to appoint Bose Vanua chiefs and refurbish affordable homes hint at… read more
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Dawn River Crossings in Fiji: Market Vendors Rally for a Bridge
Before dawn in rural Fiji, market vendors haul sacks through a cold river—fighting time, weather, and a missing bridge—to reach the day’s sales. Their mornings test grit,… read more
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Fiji Targets Tax Evasion as Agencies Unite for VAT Fraud Crackdown
Fiji is tightening the screws on tax crime as several major fraud and money‑laundering cases move into enforcement hands. A new asset-declaration rule for sole proprietors, plus… read more
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Fiji Plans New National Hospital as CWMH Upgrades Under Way
Fiji’s Colonial War Memorial Hospital sits at a crossroads, with urgent fixes needed today and a bold vision for a new national hospital on the horizon. Backed… read more
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Adi Asenaca Nava Sparks Positivity Push at Vodafone Sugar Festival
Adi Asenaca Nava is turning the Vodafone Sugar Festival into a platform for positivity, cultural pride, and youth empowerment. From Namoli with roots in Navisabasaba, she aims… read more
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Fiji’s Tourism Boom Faces Hotel Shortage—Can Growth Stay on Track?
Fiji’s tourism surge is gathering pace, but a bottleneck—limited hotel rooms—could cap growth as demand climbs. A wave of new accommodations, plus a forthcoming Tourism Act, hints… read more
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Fiji Warns Developers Over Bird Strikes Near Airports
Developers near Fiji’s airports are facing stricter rules as authorities tackle a rising risk of bird strikes. With aviation safety and tourism growth at stake, new habitat… read more
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Two-Way Fence to Fiji’s Healing: Nun’s Reconciliation Call
One nun’s bold call for reconciliation shines a hopeful light on Fiji’s difficult past. Through personal stories and a courageous gesture toward forgiveness, she highlights a two-way… read more
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Fiji Gathers Commonwealth Games Momentum From Oceania Cup in Tonga
Fiji’s track and field team used the Oceania Cup in Tonga as a key gauge on the Commonwealth Games pathway. The meet highlighted growing depth across sprints,… read more
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Fiji eyes new passenger compensation scheme for boating incidents
Fiji is eyeing a new passenger‑focused maritime compensation scheme to extend coverage beyond workers. The plan, still in early stages and guided by international best practices, will… read more
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Fiji Weather Forecast: Approaching Trough Means Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms, and Localised Flash Flood Risk Thursday Night into Friday
Sunny spells will share the stage with showers and isolated thunderstorms as the week unfolds. Some days bring heavy downpours in parts of the islands, while others… read more
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Fiji Unveils Rural Water Master Plan Targeting 2030 SDG6
Fiji is rolling out a first-ever Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Master Plan, a milestone aimed at universal access to clean water and safe sanitation by 2030.… read more
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Fiji Seeks Streamlined, Community-Led Climate Finance at COP30
Fiji is pushing for faster, simpler climate finance that actually reaches communities on the front lines, warning that delays and complex reporting leave people exposed. It highlights… read more
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Investigation Underway After Fiji Boat Tragedy Off Lautoka Leaves Several Missing
A tragic maritime incident off Lautoka has authorities launching a joint probe after a small fishing boat with five on board vanished after dusk. A survivor reached… read more
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Fiji Unveils Two-Phase Plan to Modernize Rural Water and Sanitation Backed by Climate Resilience Fund
Fiji is rolling out a Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Plan aimed at delivering safer, more reliable water and sanitation to rural communities. The two-phase strategy emphasizes… read more
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Thanksgiving Travel Goes Ground as Buses and Trains Surge Over Flights
Thanksgiving travel is taking an unexpected turn as air disruptions leave many travelers frustrated. More people are opting for buses and trains, seeking flexible, affordable ways to… read more
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Fiji Drug Crackdown Widens After Brazil-Bound Cocaine Package Intercepted
A local business leader finds himself at the center of a high-stakes drug case, amid a nationwide push to crack down on trafficking. Investigators point to a… read more
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Fiji pushes for fair, grant-based climate finance at COP30
Fiji is pressing for a fairer, faster climate-finance system at COP30, urging grants and concessional funding tailored to the needs of small island nations. In high-level talks… read more
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Prime Minister’s compound trespass sparks security scrutiny
Security at the Prime Minister’s official compound is under fresh scrutiny after a local sau turaga trespassed during a dispute over mataqali status. With sentencing looming, the… read more