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Fiji Eyes Aadhaar Playbook for National ID Push
An international exchange on digital identity unfolds as Fiji advances its national ID program, drawing lessons from India’s Aadhaar ecosystem. The discussions spotlight secure, scalable identity solutions… read more
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Fiji Weather Forecast: Cloudy Skies With Showers and Cool Nights Across Fiji Islands; Saturday Outlook for Suva, Nadi, Lautoka, Labasa and Rotuma
Clouds gather across Fiji today with scattered showers and a cool night ahead, driven by a lingering trough and a breezy southeast wind. The eastern districts and… read more
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Fiji Weather Forecast: Cloudy With Showers Across the Islands, Cool Nights and Southeast Winds; Rotuma to Expect Showers and Isolated Thunderstorms Tonight
Clouds drift across the islands with brief showers and cooler nights on the way. A light to moderate easterly wind will shape the days ahead, bringing a… read more
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Hidden Strain in Fiji Classrooms: Are Teachers Getting Help?
Rising stress among Fiji’s teachers is prompting a push for early mental health support and stronger stress-management at schools. As conversations on workload and wellbeing widen, policymakers… read more
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US Aid Cut Triggers HIV Clinic Closures in South Africa
An abrupt funding pause threatens to derail years of progress in HIV care across southern Africa, forcing clinics to close and patients to confront sudden gaps in… read more
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Midnight Fire Destroys Marshall Islands Nitijela, Continuity Plans Under Way
Midnight flames engulfed the Marshall Islands’ Nitijela, putting the parliament and its archives at risk. As leaders map temporary homes for sessions and plan for recovery, questions… read more
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Appeal Looms as Vanuatu MP Convicted in Government Vehicle Case
A sitting Vanuatu MP enters a pivotal legal chapter after a government-asset case, with an appeal looming that could reshape his political future. The unfolding proceedings spotlight… read more
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17-year-old Fiji navigator joins 1100-mile Uto Ni Yalo voyage toward Pacific Leaders Meeting
Seventeen-year-old Fiji-born Maciu Nawai sails as the youngest member of the Uto Ni Yalo crew on an 1100-mile voyage toward the Pacific Leaders Meeting in Honiara. Guided… read more
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Fiji’s Western Division Trains in Rights-Based Policing to Build Community Trust
Fiji’s Western Division rolls out a rights-based approach to policing with a two-day training that emphasizes de-escalation, community trust, and safeguarding vulnerable groups—including online safety. The move… read more
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Pacific Police Push for Regional Security as INTERPOL Eyes Regional Presence
Pacific police leaders are charting a path to tougher cross-border crime, from drugs and trafficking to border violations, with a stronger emphasis on Pacific-led solutions. The discussions… read more
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Shooting at Minnesota Catholic School Leaves 2 Children Dead, 17 Wounded
A Minneapolis Catholic school drama during Mass leaves a community reeling and searching for answers. As investigators dig into what happened, leaders rally around safety and support… read more
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Fiji’s Largest Meth Ring Mastermind Sentenced to Life with 30-Year Non-Parole
A landmark Fiji ruling clears the path to sentencing in what authorities are calling the Pacific’s largest meth seizure, spotlighting a transnational drug network and a looming… read more
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Fiji Weather Update: Cloudy Periods with Showers, Possible Flash Flooding and Cool Nights Under Southeast Winds
Showers are returning to Fiji as a trough moves through, bringing cooler nights and the potential for heavy downpours in low-lying areas. A mix of rain and… read more
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Mastermind Behind Fiji’s Largest Meth Ring Sentenced to Life
Justin Ho, described as the mastermind behind Fiji’s largest meth seizure, has been handed a life sentence with a 30-year non-parole period. The ruling highlights a sprawling… read more
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Pacific Battery Recycling Partnership Sparks Circular-Economy Push in the Islands
A bold new partnership between the University of the South Pacific and Battery Pollution Technologies aims to reshape how the Pacific handles battery waste. The collaboration hints… read more
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Solomon Islands Hosts Pacific Islands Forum in Pacific-Led Summit
All 17 Pacific Island Forum leaders converge on the Solomon Islands for a watershed summit that could redefine regional leadership. Expect a Pacific-led agenda centered on sovereignty,… read more
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Could Migration Returns Change Fiji’s Population Outlook
Fiji’s population story is shifting: births are down and migration patterns are reshaping who calls the islands home. As destination-country policies and return flows unfold, the coming… read more
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Fiji university access hinges on exam scores, not wealth
In Fiji, access to higher education is driven more by exam performance than by family wealth, with stark gaps for poorer households. Many students stay in school… read more
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KIWA Expands Nature-Based Climate Action Across the Pacific
Fifteen locally led projects across ten Pacific nations are turning nature into resilience—from ecosystem restoration to safeguarding cultural heritage. This regional effort centers community leadership, gender inclusion,… read more
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Fiji-India Private Sector MoU Signals New Growth Push
Fiji and India seal a high‑level private‑sector MoU to ramp up trade, investment and knowledge exchange. Expect stronger business linkages, technology transfer and fresh opportunities across key… read more
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Fiji’s Rabuka Signals Open-Pacific Policy Amid China Talks
Fiji’s prime minister signals a careful, non-aligned approach to Pacific geopolitics, suggesting China could advance its goals without a physical footprint. He frames Fiji’s open-access model—ports, airspace,… read more
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Fiji Population to Stay Under One Million Amid Migration and Demographic Shifts
Fiji’s population is entering a slower growth phase, with birth rates easing and more people pursuing opportunities overseas. As migration and health dynamics shape who stays—or returns—the… read more
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Fiji Churches Unite for Cross-Denominational Family Care
A senior church leader urges denominations to unite in strengthening pastoral care across Fiji. Emphasizing family-centered ministry and parental responsibility, the call envisions stronger community resilience from… read more
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Fiji RFMF Reconciliation Ceremony Uses Traditional Apology to Rebuild Community Trust
In Nabua, Fiji, a new phase of reconciliation unfolds as the RFMF reaches out to communities affected by the 2000 events. A church service, a traditional matanigasau… read more
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Tilak’s Dual-Sport Star Petaia Lewanavanua Eyes U17 Basketball Glory
Tilak High School’s 16-year-old dual-sport standout is turning heads—from keeper on the football field to a rising star on the U17 basketball court—as he juggles two sports… read more
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Suva Launches School-Based Pathway to Grow Fiji’s Tennis Talent
Suva launches a school-based pathway to grow tennis among young players, rolling out across five primary schools ahead of this weekend’s Suva Open. The initiative aims to… read more
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Fiji Court Dismisses Arrest of Judgment in 4.15-Tonne Meth Case
Justice moves forward in Fiji’s high-profile drug case as the arrest-of-judgment bid is dismissed, keeping the trial on track toward sentencing in a case tied to about… read more
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Fiji Methodist Conference Hints at Revival as Church Moves to Another Level
Fiji’s Methodist leaders head into a pivotal Suva conference with renewed energy and plans to broaden community outreach. As revival and disciplined leadership take center stage, subtle… read more
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Fiji’s Cooperatives Reach 700+ and Drive Development
Fiji’s cooperative movement is expanding beyond its traditional roots to power housing, renewable energy, and carbon trading across communities. With 700+ registered groups and assets totaling over… read more
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Fiji Army Makes Traditional Apology to Methodist Church in Push for Reconciliation
Fiji’s military and the Methodist Church staged a powerful rite of reconciliation, pairing a traditional matanigasau with a tabua to signal contrition. The ceremony points to a… read more