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FNU Welcomes 2026 Postgraduate Cohort as It Expands Doctoral Pathways in Suva Induction
Fiji National University kicks off a new era of research capacity as postgraduate cohorts—including PhD candidates and a Doctor of Education pathway—begin their studies in Suva. The induction spotlights students as active research partners, backed by strengthened library support and proactive supervision to drive real-world impact.
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King Tupou VI Arrives in Fiji for State Funeral of Former President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau, Emphasizing Fiji–Tonga Royal Ties
King Tupou VI’s arrival in Fiji sets the tone for a week of royal tributes in mourning for Ratu Epeli Nailatikau. A showcase of enduring Fiji-Tonga ties unfolds as regional leaders gather for carefully choreographed ceremonies marking a significant farewell.
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Ilisapeci Tuvuki to Lead Leadership Training Overhaul at Fiji Police Academy, Expanding Opportunities for Women Officers
New leadership reforms are underway at the Fiji Police Academy as Assistant Superintendent Ilisapeci Tuvuki takes the helm of its leadership and management school. Drawing on two decades of frontline service, investigations, and HR roles, she’s reshaping training to fuse practical leadership with ongoing learning, widening pathways for women in the force and preparing officers…
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Tongan King Tupou VI to lead tribute as Ratu Epeli Nailatikau lies in state at Fiji’s State House
King Tupou VI’s planned tribute to the late statesman signals a rare royal gesture steeped in Pacific family ties. As the three-day reguregu unfolds on Bau Island, ancestral protocols and iTaukei rites set the stage for a solemn farewell.
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Fiji Saweni–Vuda Waste-to-Energy EIA Faces Fresh Scrutiny Over Site Location and Consultant Credentials
Fresh scrutiny surrounds a proposed $1.4 billion Waste-to-Energy project in Saweni–Vuda as locals press for tighter checks on the Environmental Impact Assessment. Questions about consultant registrations, site identification, and independent data have sparked a broader debate about waste management and green energy.
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Seaqaqa sugarcane farmers push for legal action after TLTB declines Natua lease renewals
Seaqaqa’s sugarcane families face a turning point as leases aren’t renewed and Natua’s land is reimagined for homes and business. With livelihoods tied to cane farming, many are turning to welfare while legal options are being considered as the community awaits the board’s next steps.
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Fiji temple vandalism suspect declared fit to stand trial after psychiatric treatment, court told
Fresh clinical details from a psychiatrist describe active mental illness and delusions that shaped the defendant’s actions, shedding light on why his fitness to plead changed over time. The testimony underscores tensions between mental health and the legal process in Fiji’s courts.
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Lololo residents in Lautoka petition for urgent road repairs after years of neglect endangering emergency access
Residents in a Lautoka community are backing a petition for immediate road repairs, warning that decades of neglect have left vital routes barely usable. They say the deteriorating roads threaten emergency access, schooling, and livelihoods—and the push for action is gaining momentum.
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Fiji government refutes 40% MPs pay rise claim, clarifies 6.38% rise after reversing 20% pandemic cut
Fiji’s government pushes back on claims of a 40% ministerial pay rise, saying the figure distorts recent adjustments. The officials point to a 6.38% rise after reversing a 20% pandemic-era cut that restored pre-COVID salaries, with several ministers taking additional reductions. The debate with Unity Fiji’s Narube highlights salaries amid broader cost-of-living measures and fiscal…
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Fred Hollows Foundation NZ reaches 100,000 sight-restoring surgeries across the Pacific
Pacific eye care hits a landmark: 100,000 sight-restoring surgeries and counting. A story of locally led care turning vision into independence for thousands.