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Fiji’s path to stability: blending one-person-one-vote democracy with iTaukei cultural sovereignty
An Indo-Fijian exile offers a personal essay that reframes Fiji’s fault lines as both cultural and political. It advocates a governance model where one-person-one-vote democracy sits alongside… read more
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Winston Thompson urges Fiji to forge a shared national vision through Leadership Fiji
Fiji’s leadership puzzle needs a unifying vision that rises above every division. A veteran public servant argues that real progress comes when leadership development is matched by… read more
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Fuel price surge pushes Suva families to cook with firewood
Fuel prices are climbing, and in Suva a family is swapping gas for firewood, turning cooking into a slower, more labor-intensive task. With a single income and… read more
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New Zealand–Cook Islands security pact ends standoff, restores funding and cements NZ as security partner of choice
A new security accord between New Zealand and the Cook Islands marks a fresh chapter in Pacific security, tying funding to a clearer leadership role for Wellington.… read more
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World Rugby names 250 women to 2026 Careers Programme to boost leadership in women’s rugby
A global push to elevate women into rugby leadership is accelerating. A seven-session virtual programme will connect 250 participants from 91 countries across coaching, officiating, governance and… read more
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CDC: U.S. kava exposures rise to 203 in 2025 as kratom co-use drives severe outcomes
New CDC findings reveal a surge in kava-related exposures in the U.S., with co-use of kratom linked to more serious health outcomes. The report contrasts traditional Pacific… read more
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Fiji Fuel Tax Row: Chaudhry Pushes to Scrap Fuel Tax and Expand Price Controls
Two Fiji political heavyweights collide over how to shield households from rising fuel costs. Chaudhry accuses the government of political theatre and pushes for immediate, direct relief,… read more
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Jeremiah Rogo tops Fiji 400m heats as NZ-based sprinter eyes Oceania Games and a sprinting uplift for Fiji
Jeremiah Rogo’s return to Fiji’s tracks is more than a win—it’s a bold blueprint to raise the island’s sprinting standard. With the Oceania Games in sight, the… read more
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Fiji PM Rabuka praises TISI Sangam’s 100-year legacy in education and nation-building
Fiji’s education landscape shines at the 100-year mark of TISI Sangam, framed by the theme “Love, Light, and Faith.” A century of learning hints at bold new… read more