Tech
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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.