Tech
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Fiji Tech Summit 2026: Bringing the Pacific Together for AI and Digital Resilience
In a pivotal Pacific tech gathering, leaders converge to chart a course through AI-driven change, cybersecurity, and the future of digital infrastructure. The focus: responsible AI, regional collaboration, and building resilient innovation across the islands.
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Fiji Tech Summit 2026: Bringing the Pacific Together for Digital Resilience
With the Pacific at a crossroads of rapid tech change, leaders converge for a regional summit focused on digital resilience and collaboration. Fiji Tech Summit 2026 will dive into responsible AI, cybersecurity leadership, and workforce readiness, as nations gather in Natadola this November to shape a united tech future for the Pacific.
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Fiji Hackathon Ignites Digital Innovation and Startup Momentum
Fiji’s 36-hour hackathon brought 60 innovators together to tackle fintech, sustainability, and easing doing business. The event highlights a thriving startup scene and tees up a 2026 accelerator designed to turn bold ideas into viable ventures. Regional support signals a bold step toward a more connected, digital Fiji.
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Fiji’s EV Pioneer Namakadre Aims for Global Breakthrough
Namakadre, a Fiji mechanic and former soldier, dared to dream big about electric mobility. Through years of hands‑on tinkering and a stubborn belief in practical, self-powered innovation, he pursued a breakthrough that could rewrite Fiji’s place in the global automotive story. A tale of grit, ingenuity, and ambition that leaves you wondering what small ideas…
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Digital Mapping Boosts Fiji Pineapple Exports to New Zealand
Digital mapping training is unlocking new opportunities for Fiji’s farmers. Officers are mastering Survey123 and ArcGIS to monitor crops more effectively, with pineapple exports to New Zealand already taking off. The program will roll out across more divisions, boosting data-driven planning and farmers’ market access.
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Fiji Launches Youth-Driven Hackathon to Diversify Its Economy
Young innovators in Fiji are being urged to shape the nation’s economic future with bold ideas and digital breakthroughs. A two-day hackathon, supported by top partners and 24 mentors, challenges teams to craft real-world solutions in FinTech, sustainability, and making business easier—hinting at a more resilient, innovation-driven economy.
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Fiji Calls for Unified Digital Safety as AI and Cybercrime Rise
World Safer Internet Day in Nadi spotlighted how digital tech can empower or complicate daily life. The call now is for ongoing digital education, responsible AI use, and broad collaboration to keep Fiji’s online space safe as technology evolves.
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Fiji Police Launches Cybercrime Directorate to Tackle Online Threats
Fiji is stepping into the digital age of policing as online crime climbs. A newly established cybercrime directorate and expanded digital forensics are sharpening the force’s ability to trace and counter cyber threats, with international partners lending support. It signals a proactive shift that could reshape how communities stay safe online.
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Fiji Urges Online Kindness as Abuse Stats Spark Safer Internet Push
Miss Fiji Ailava Samuels is urging kindness online as Fiji grapples with rising digital abuse. She highlights sobering numbers—hundreds of thousands on social media, women bearing the brunt, and a major role for Facebook—and calls for a collective shift toward empathy and safer, more respectful online spaces.
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Fiji’s Tailevu Gets Rural Internet Boost Under New Universal Service Pact
A new partnership in Fiji aims to unlock reliable internet for rural Tailevu communities, signaling a bold step toward bridging the digital divide. Backed by TAF and Lightspeed Fiji, the initiative promises to transform daily life and future opportunities for residents.
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Fiji Online Harassment Against Women: AI Sparks Fresh Safety Concerns
In Fiji, women and girls are bearing the brunt of online harm as new digital risks emerge with AI. With safety laws under review, this story explores the urgency of collective responsibility to keep the online world safer for all.
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Fiji Elevates Death Statistics with International Mortality Coding Training
A modernized approach to death registration is taking shape, driven by a powerful new tool that helps pinpoint the underlying causes of death. With sharpened ICD-10 coding and enhanced data checks, this initiative aims to produce clearer mortality statistics and smoother health planning, especially amid Fiji’s rising non-communicable disease burden.
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AI Demand Sparks ICT Price Surges and Storage Costs in Fiji – Are You Ready to Transform?
Global demand for AI is reshaping costs and timelines for ICT, with gear and storage expenses trending upward. A Fiji-based executive warns that delaying digital transformation could leave businesses at a disadvantage in this fast-changing landscape.
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FIPRA weighs AI music’s copyright implications
FIPRA is weighing how artificial intelligence fits into music copyright, aiming to protect composers while embracing innovation. The board is exploring collaborative paths, including the idea of AI-remixed works joining the roster of original compositions to create fair opportunities for rights holders. As conversations evolve, the focus remains on balancing creativity with the integrity of…
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Fiji rolls out AI-powered digital radiology to speed diagnoses nationwide
A cutting-edge digital radiology system at Nausori Health Centre is replacing decades-old gear with AI-assisted imaging, sparking faster, clearer diagnoses. The $200,000 upgrade cuts travel time for families and signals a nationwide rollout to 21 key locations, reshaping access to essential healthcare across the country.
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Back-to-School Laptops: Top Brands to Power Your Season in Fiji
With a new season of learning and work ahead, the right laptop can unlock your focus and creativity. See how leading brands blend performance, portability, and value to power study, collaboration, and play—without compromise.
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Pacific Languages Get a High-Tech Degree in Language Technology
Endangered Pacific languages may find a new ally in a bold University of the South Pacific program that blends linguistics with technology. The Bachelor of Language Technology trains students to document, translate, and build digital tools that keep language alive in the age of apps and AI. Graduates could span translation, education, media, and app…
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Fiji Unveils Bold Cybersecurity Strategy for 2026–2031
Fiji moves to strengthen its digital future with a new National Cybersecurity and Resilience Strategy and Action Plan. Expect stronger incident response, tougher defenses, and a diverse, skilled cybersecurity workforce guiding the next era of national cyber resilience.
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Are Blue Light Glasses the Secret to Eye Comfort?
Between work, study, and endless scrolling, our eyes endure a lot from screen time. Blue light glasses promise a shield against glare and eye strain, with options ranging from standard lenses to transition styles that adapt to changing light.
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Fiji’s Screen Time Dilemma: Balancing Family Life in a Digital Age
Technology is reshaping family life in unexpected ways. Experts say the real challenge isn’t banning devices, but cultivating healthier screen habits that protect kids’ well-being and keep family moments intact.
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Record Data Surge in Fiji Triggers Vodafone Network Upgrades
Data usage is surging and occasional slowdowns are being felt as homes stream on multiple devices. Operators are accelerating upgrades to 5G and 4G to keep pace with the demand. As online activities grow, expectations for faster, more reliable connectivity are on the rise.
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Rover Mowers Unveil Safe Stop for Safer, More Comfortable Mowing
From compact courtyards to sprawling yards, Rover mowers blend comfort, safety, and easy handling. Ergonomic seats, intuitive controls, and a range that includes tiny riders and zero-turns make lawn care simpler for every lawn and every operator. Discover how the right mower can transform your mowing routine.
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Suva Unveils Bula Parki: Cashless Parking Goes Real-Time
Suva City is going digital with the Bula Parki platform, bringing cashless payments and real-time monitoring to parking enforcement. City officials say the system will modernize operations, deliver actionable parking data, and address long-standing meter issues. The rollout starts in council car parks, with plans to expand into the inner city once regulatory tweaks are…
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Fiji kicks off UAT for Integrated Beneficiary Management System with International Partners
Fiji’s push for digital social protection takes a major step forward as a new beneficiary management system undergoes focused testing. With international experts and frontline officers validating its design, the initiative aims to streamline support for those in need.
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Suva Unveils Bula Parki: Cashless Parking and a Step Toward a Smart City
Suva rolls out a bold digital parking solution that could reshape city life. The Bula Parki app brings cashless payments, wallet top-ups, and expiry alerts—a glimpse at Suva’s smart-city future and a smoother ride for commuters.
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New Zealand Seeks Expert Input on Drones for Pacific Maritime Surveillance
New Zealand is exploring advanced uncrewed technologies to boost maritime security across the Pacific. A government tender seeks ideas from industry and academia as workshops and a future business case take shape—hinting at a broader defence upgrade on the horizon.
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American Samoa to Boost Pacific Connectivity with Google’s Le Vasa Undersea Cable
American Samoa is stepping into a new era of connectivity with the Le Vasa undersea cable, linking the territory to a broader Pacific network. The project promises faster, more secure internet and stronger resilience—especially in emergencies—while weaving technology with cultural heritage for a brighter digital future.
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Fiji’s Sugar Industry Bets on Drones, Rail Upgrades to Weather Climate Change
Fiji’s sugar industry is stepping up with a tech-forward plan to weather climate challenges. From drone-assisted farming to new mechanized equipment and smarter transport links, the roadmap hints at bigger gains for farmers and renewed productivity. A future of smarter cane farming and revitalized logistics is taking shape, but the full story is still unfolding.
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Starlink Lands on Lakeba Island, Paving a Connected Future for Fiji
Lakeba Island is stepping into a new era of connectivity with Starlink kits delivering internet for the first time. This upgrade could transform education, health services, safety, and local opportunities, sparking hope across the community. Residents envision online learning, faster research, safer cyclone-season messaging, and new possibilities for tourism and daily life. The change is…
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Rice Farming Goes Aerial: New Drone Tech Promises Safer Spraying
Drone technology is taking flight in rice farming, promising safer, faster field work and smarter pest control. At a major research station, pilots are training to master spraying, seed broadcasting, and field monitoring—hinting at a high-tech farming future.