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Shutdown Strains Air Traffic Controllers, Sparks Delays — What’s Next for U.S. Skies?
An ongoing government shutdown has left thousands of air traffic controllers facing unpaid wages and mounting stress. As delays threaten flight schedules and operations, this piece explores… read more
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Tavua’s Community Policing Push Drives Fiji’s Lowest Crime Rate
Tavua is quietly redefining safety in Fiji, reporting one of the year’s lowest crime rates. A robust network of community crime-prevention groups working shoulder-to-shoulder with police is… read more
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Fiji Moves Toward Major Waste Reform With Container Deposits and Carbon Markets
Fiji is advancing bold waste-management reforms, from container deposit schemes to carbon-market groundwork. Backed by cross-sector collaboration and stronger litter enforcement, the plan centers on plastics, public… read more
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Fiji Employment Bill Faces Backlash Over Labor Officer Powers
Fiji’s proposed Employment Relations Amendment Bill has sparked concern from business groups who warn that some provisions could grant extensive powers to labor officers and expose MSMEs… read more
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Fiji Warns on Online Abuse, Urges Privacy and Respect
A rising wave of online abuse in Fiji is targeting private moments and personal disputes shared on social media. Community leaders urge compassion and stronger protections, calling… read more
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Microsoft Poised to Dodge French Antitrust Scrutiny as Qwant Weighs Its Next Move
Europe’s tech regulators are weighing a high-stakes case involving Microsoft and a French search rival. A pivotal decision could reshape how search results and ads are accessed,… read more
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Osaka Battles Injury to Reach Japan Open Quarterfinals
Naomi Osaka battles through thigh pain to reach the Japan Open quarterfinals in a gripping test of nerve and grit. Across the tour, comebacks and upsets reshape… read more
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Stitching Hope: Fiji’s Clothes for Good backs Homes of Hope
Clothes for Good in Fiji is turning pre-loved fashion into real hope for young women who’ve faced trauma. In a heartfelt partnership with Homes of Hope, generosity… read more
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King Charles Welcomes Fiji President, Boosting UK-Fiji Ties
During a cordial visit to Buckingham Palace, leaders underscored a lasting friendship between the UK and Fiji. The engagement, set against Fiji’s independence milestone, signals renewed dialogue… read more
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Teal MP Pushes to Reinstate Australian Streaming Content Quotas
An independent MP is reviving the push for Australia’s streaming quotas, aiming to force platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime and Disney+ to reinvest a share of local… read more
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Gaza Aid Trucks Move Toward Rafah Reopening as Ceasefire Holds
Aid deliveries resume as a fragile ceasefire hangs in the balance amid renewed negotiations and ongoing hostage-related tensions. With governance and security questions still unresolved, the next… read more
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Fiji Road Contractor Fletcher Higgins Hit by Redundancies as FRA Contract Turmoil Deepens
Uncertainty at a Fiji road-works contractor is putting hundreds of jobs at risk as a long-running maintenance contract and late payments collide with financial pressures. With unions… read more
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Fiji Weather Forecast: Cloudy Periods with Showers Across the Fiji Islands; Rotuma Thunderstorms Today; Friday Outlook for More Showers
Clouds drift across Fiji today with scattered showers threading through the interior and eastern regions, punctuated by sunny spells. Warm days, a steady breeze, and the occasional… read more
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Fiji Weather Forecast: Cloudy Periods with Showers Across Viti Levu Interior and Island Groups, Southeast Winds
Today across Fiji, a mixed bag of clouds, scattered showers, and bright sun breaks keeps things interesting. A southeasterly breeze nudges the day along as some areas… read more
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Gold Coast Summit to Spotlight Fiji-Australia Agritech and Tourism Prospects
Anticipation is building as a high-profile gathering on the Gold Coast spotlights Fiji’s agriculture and tourism future. From pioneering farming tech to bold trade partnerships, the discussions… read more
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Tavua Records Fiji’s Lowest Crime Rate This Year Through Community Prevention Committees
Tavua is being praised for a drop in crime this year, driven by dedicated community crime-prevention efforts. While the progress is welcome, officials acknowledge lingering challenges in… read more
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Fiji Women Entrepreneurs Get a Financial Literacy Boost at USP Workshop
Women entrepreneurs in Fiji gathered for a focused one-day workshop to boost financial literacy and business acumen. The session shared practical tips on cash management, simple accounting,… read more
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FDB hits lending milestone as rural loans fuel Fiji’s economic momentum
Fiji’s Development Bank closes 2024 with a lending milestone and an expanded footprint in rural communities, backing women entrepreneurs and young borrowers alike. Driven by a robust… read more
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Fiji Aims to Boost Women-Run MSMEs Amid Financing Gap
New insights warn of a widening gap in Fiji’s financial support for women-led MSMEs, hampered by missing gender data and broad, one-size-fits-all approaches. Yet a few lenders… read more
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Fiji Weather Forecast: Cloudy Periods With Showers Across the Fiji Group and Friday Outlook
Tomorrow’s Fiji forecast weaves sun with scattered showers across the islands. Eastern interiors may see cloud bursts, while many coastal pockets stay brighter—until the skies open later.… read more
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Fiji Cracks Down on Crypto: Nationwide Ban and Heavy Penalties
Fiji takes a bold stance on crypto, introducing sweeping restrictions on virtual asset services and signaling a major shift for its financial landscape. The move aims to… read more
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Fiji Seeks Global Backing for 2050 Water Strategy at EU-Pacific Forum
Fiji’s Water Authority is courting international investors and partners at a major business forum to revitalize aging water systems. With the Water Sector Strategy 2050 in focus,… read more
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Fiji TV Mourns Beloved Host Malakai Gucake
Beloved Fiji TV icon Malakai Gucake has passed away, leaving a void in the iTaukei broadcasting world. Colleagues remember his warmth, humor, and lifelong dedication to preserving… read more
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Pacific Green Drive: China–Fiji Launches Bold New Energy Vehicle Export Plan
China and Fiji announce a landmark green-energy partnership focused on cleaner transport and renewable infrastructure in the South Pacific. The collaboration blends electric vehicles with smart energy… read more
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Matua Mentor Revives Pacific Wayfinding on Uto Ni Yalo Voyage
Mentorship, tradition, and the open sea intertwine on a remarkable Pacific voyage. Matua Iva Nancy Vunikura guides a diverse crew as they revive ancient wayfinding and forge… read more
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Taylor Swift Breaks First-Week Album Sales Record With The Life of a Showgirl
Taylor Swift just shattered a wave of records with a week that redefines success in modern music. Beyond the charts, it signals a shift in ownership and… read more
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Gaza Tensions Escalate as Hostages Return and Aid Standoff Deepens
A fragile moment in Gaza surfaces as talks over hostages’ remains collide with shifting aid limits and rising hardline stances. With international mediators steering toward a path… read more
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Fiji Sugar Crisis: Farmers Demand a Voice as New Mills Move Forward
Two new sugar mills loom, but a former Fiji Sugar Corporation board member warns the industry is dying unless farmers’ voices are heard. Delayed payments, land-lease headaches,… read more
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Minister Probes FNU Staff Mistreatment Claims as Resignation Shakes Fiji National University
Education Minister Aseri Radrodro is pursuing an inquiry into serious staff allegations at Fiji National University as concerns about treatment and governance surface. With internal reviews underway… read more
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Rabuka to Lead Fiji Town Hall in Tavua as Western Division Debut
Tonight in Tavua, Prime Minister Rabuka takes part in a live town hall that spotlights Fiji’s regional voices. The Fiji Media Association’s forums aim to bridge the… read more