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Audit Flags Persistent Exhibit Storage Problems at Valelevu Police Station
Audit findings at Valelevu Police Station spotlight ongoing exhibit storage challenges, raising questions about security and traceability. Cramped rooms and disorganized storage hint at broader asset-management reforms,… read more
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Urgent Nursing Regulation Overhaul Aims to Stop Fiji’s Nurse Exodus
Fiji’s nursing workforce is under strain as more skilled nurses look abroad. Leaders are urging urgent regulatory reform and stronger internal rewards to empower young nurses and… read more
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Fiji VAT Cut Faces Scrutiny as Regulators Crack Down on Price Compliance
VAT relief is unfolding, but authorities are cracking down on price practices. A cross‑agency task force will monitor pricing in real time, with penalties looming for traders… read more
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Fiji Youth Sexual Health Gap Spurs UNFPA Push for Education and Services
Here are a few short teaser options you can use as the excerpt: Option 1: Fiji’s youth hold enormous potential—and new health initiatives promise to unlock it.… read more
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Nausori Main Street Night-Time Asphalt Resurfacing Underway in Fiji
Nighttime resurfacing on Nausori Main Street aims to deliver smoother, safer roads. Phased upgrades and traffic controls will roll out, bringing long-term improvements—and occasional delays in the… read more
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Fiji braces for rain, storms Friday amid flood risk
An approaching trough could sweep across Fiji this Friday, bringing widespread rain and the risk of thunderstorms. Heavy downpours may trigger localised flooding in low-lying areas as… read more
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Fiji Court Lets Civil Claim Against Police and DPP Move Forward
A Fiji High Court decision keeps alive a civil claim alleging wrongful detention and malice by police and the Director of Public Prosecutions. The ruling allows amendments… read more
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Fiji Turns Waste into Resources to Boost Farming
Fiji is testing a bold waste-to-resource concept that could turn kitchen scraps and post-harvest losses into livestock feed and soil enhancers. The pilot blends new technology with… read more
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Fijiana XV Ready to Shine in World Cup Pool Showdown with Canada
Fiji’s Fijiana XV arrive for Women’s Rugby World Cup action with a bold mix of sevens speed and 15s discipline. Led by captain Alfreda Fisher Maria, the… read more
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Historic U16 Semifinal for Dreketi Central College Signals Growth of Fiji Girls’ Rugby
Historic, hopeful, and backed by a growing community, Dreketi Central College’s U16 girls rugby team is rewriting what’s possible for girls in sport. As they push toward… read more
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Fiji’s Youth Drug-HIV Crisis Spurs Call for New Rehab Center
Fiji’s health system is under pressure as a rise in drug-related psychiatric admissions aligns with increasing HIV cases among youth. Hospital officials warn this could signal a… read more
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Fiji Sends Special Envoy to Pacific Foreign Ministers Meeting as Rabuka Skips Session
Prime Minister Rabuka will not attend the Pacific Foreign Ministers meeting in Suva, with Fiji represented by Special Envoy Inoke Kubuabola. The gathering of regional ministers is… read more
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Landowners Urged to Invest in Development, Not Just Consent
Landowners are urged to move from mere consent to active investment in development tied to their land and mineral rights. A government-backed plan combines targeted funding with… read more
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Maqere to Malele Rail Line Set to Reopen After Safety Tests in Fiji
Progress on the Maqere to Malele cane rail line nudges toward reopening, with safety testing planned as the harvest season approaches. The update hints at lower transport… read more
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Maikah Lomax Dau to Captain Fiji U-16s in World Cup Quest
Maikah Lomax Dau captains Fiji’s U-16s again as they head to the OFC Championship in the Solomon Islands, chasing back-to-back FIFA U-17 World Cup qualifications. A blend… read more
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Solomon Islands Excludes Taiwan, Sparking Pacific Islands Forum Unity Debate
Pacific Islands Forum credibility is being tested as the Solomon Islands sidelines Taiwan, triggering questions about regional unity, sovereignty, and who steers climate finance and development in… read more
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Australia’s Pacific Pivot: Three Ministers Tackle Security and Climate Ties
Australia sends three senior ministers to the Pacific ahead of a regional leaders’ forum, signaling a sharpened push on defence, development and diplomacy. In PNG, Vanuatu and… read more
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Climate Change Fuels Dengue Surge Across the Pacific
Climate change is expanding the dengue threat across the Pacific, turning up the heat on transmission in places like Fiji, Samoa, and Tonga. As health workers boost… read more
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Hybrid Drua-Kalia Canoes Spark Pacific Voyaging Revival
Across the Pacific, a new fleet of hybrid canoes blends Drua and Kalia design in a bold cross-cultural collaboration. The Tonga Canoe Project aims to revive ancestral… read more
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Suva murder trial resumes as mother recalls last words of one-year-old victim
A Suva courtroom hears chilling testimony in a case tied to alleged domestic violence and a young child’s death. As witnesses recount a troubling history, the proceedings… read more
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Gaza Violence Escalates as Hamas Heads to Cairo for Ceasefire Talks
Bombardments in eastern Gaza intensify as Hamas leader Khalil Al-Hayya arrives in Cairo amid stalled Doha talks on a U.S.-backed ceasefire. Analysts warn that reviving the framework… read more
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Months-Long Delay in Fiji Local Government Misconduct Probe Sparks Scrutiny
A formal misconduct complaint against a Suva City Council executive has sparked a government-led investigation, sharpening calls for timely accountability and stronger staff protections in Fiji’s public… read more
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JD Vance UK Visit Sparks Protests and Diplomatic Talks
Diplomacy meets dissent as a high-profile U.S. visit unfolds across the English countryside. From private talks at a famed estate to lively public demonstrations in nearby villages,… read more
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IDC 2025 Lights Up Ba as Govind Park Gets Floodlights for Night Matches
Ba prepares for a marquee football moment as Govind Park lights up again for a national tournament. Night fixtures, a buzzing home crowd, and Ba’s rising role… read more
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Fiji Aims to Expand Outsourcing Footprint at CCW Winter 2025
Fiji signals a bold expansion of its outsourcing footprint, leaning on a people-first, nearshore model and stronger ties with Australia and New Zealand. A growing talent pool… read more
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Sir Robert French Appointed Visiting Judge of Fiji’s Supreme Court
Sir Robert Shenton French AC joins Fiji’s Supreme Court as a Visiting Judge, bringing decades of top-tier experience from Australia’s highest courts and international tribunals. His appointment… read more
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Stalking Fears Turn Hollywood Homes Into Fortresses
Behind the fame, fear lingers: Sandra Bullock reveals how a 2014 intruder reshaped her sense of safety and even her steps outside. Jennifer Aniston joins in, stressing… read more
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Fiji Unveils Multilingual 2025–26 Citizens’ Budget: Tax Relief and Rural Growth on the Agenda
Fiji’s latest Citizens’ Budget is being released in three languages to broaden accessibility and participation. It hints at measures to ease daily living costs and boost vital… read more
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Fiji Targets EU and UK Markets with Kava as Flagship Export
Fiji is stepping up its push into European and UK markets, signaling kava as a flagship export alongside tuna while expanding the blue economy. A new trading… read more
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Fiji Launches Pacific-First Disaster Risk Finance Model to Protect Infrastructure
Fiji is rolling out a first‑of‑its‑kind model that ties disaster risk directly to public budgeting, aiming to speed repairs and safeguard essential services. This four‑country initiative tests… read more