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George “Fiji” Veikoso Honored Today at Vodafone Arena
Fans and family gather today for a heartfelt farewell to George “Fiji” Veikoso — a towering voice in Pacific music whose legacy will be remembered and celebrated. read more
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Fiji’s Homecoming Reverberates Across the Pacific
George “Fiji” Veikoso’s farewell brought the Pacific together in a moving mix of grief and celebration. His life and music left a quiet but powerful mark on… read more
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CAS Ruling Rocks Crystal Palace — European Future in Doubt
A heavyweight legal ruling has shifted Crystal Palace into the Europa Conference League while Nottingham Forest move up to the Europa League. The decision raises big questions… read more
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Suva Burglary: Court Imposes Stiff Sentence After Home Break-In
A recent Suva home break-in ended in a prison sentence, highlighting tougher penalties and renewed concerns about household security and privacy. read more
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Is Fiji Running Out of Dengue Test Kits?
Shortages of dengue test kits are testing Fiji’s response even as reported cases decline — officials say vigilance and restocking efforts are underway. read more
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Alaska Summit: Could Ukraine Be Shut Out?
A looming U.S.–Russia summit has Kyiv and its European partners scrambling to block any backroom deal that could redraw borders without Ukraine’s consent. Diplomatic pressure is mounting… read more
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A New Era for Fiji Police? Nationwide Review Kicks Off
A six-decade-old law is being rethought — nationwide consultations are underway as Fiji considers major changes to how policing, accountability and community safety are governed. read more
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Cook Islands at 60: Celebrations and a Quiet Storm
Sixty years of self-governance are being celebrated — but the festivities sit alongside a simmering diplomatic dispute and urgent questions about the islands’ future direction and sovereignty. read more
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Tuvalu vs. Rising Seas: A Surprising Shift in Strategy
Rising seas, urgent legal shifts and a new pact: Tuvalu’s leader outlines a high‑stakes plan to preserve his nation’s future. read more
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What PM Napat Said at Vanuatu’s 45th Independence
Marking 45 years of independence, Vanuatu’s prime minister urged unity, faith and a long-term vision — calling current struggles the “birth pains” of nation-building. read more
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Cloudbreak’s Rising Teen Puts Fiji on the Surf Map
From Cloudbreak lineups to international ambitions: a 16-year-old Fijian surfer is poised to change the game. read more
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Fiji Pushes for Bold Climate-Health Action at Global Summit
Fiji is sounding the alarm on climate-driven health risks, urging a stronger, coordinated approach that centres vulnerable communities, traditional knowledge and practical Pacific solutions. read more
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Vanuatu’s Reef Future Shifts After Landmark Study
Vanuatu awards its highest civilian honour to an international ocean conservationist as a landmark coral reef report is unveiled — new science could reshape how the nation… read more
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Power Play in the Pacific: Rugby’s Future Up for Grabs
Major new investments are reshaping sport across the Pacific — World Rugby’s chair insists union’s roots run deep amid rising tensions over talent and funding. read more
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Henry Puna Seeks Quiet Talks as Cook Islands–NZ Relations Heat Up
Newly elected Cook Islands Party president Henry Puna is urging private talks after a public rift with New Zealand over recent China deals and paused aid—setting the… read more
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Pacific Islands Turn Up Pressure on Plastic Treaty in Geneva
Pacific island delegations converge in Geneva demanding a legally binding, lifecycle plastics treaty — pressing for production limits, finance and accountability to protect their futures. read more
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Queensland Reds Return to Tonga — Pacific Rugby Ties Deepen
The Queensland Reds head back to Tonga for a compelling test that mixes fierce rugby with community outreach — a fresh chapter in growing Pacific ties. read more
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Cook Islands Marks 60 Years — What’s Next?
At 60 years of self‑governance, the Cook Islands are celebrating hard‑won progress while weighing evolving partnerships, a growing ocean identity, and the decisions that will shape their… read more
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U.S. and Cook Islands Make Waves Over Seabed Minerals
The U.S. and the Cook Islands have opened talks to explore deep‑sea minerals — a high‑stakes move promising potential gains, regional shifts and renewed debate over environmental… read more
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Fiji Rethinks Peacekeeping: New National Strategy Looms
Fiji is reimagining its peacekeeping role with a new national strategy—balancing tradition, troop welfare and changing global demands. read more
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USP Secures ACS Accreditation — Pacific IT on the Rise
USP has secured a significant professional accreditation for its computing degrees — a milestone that boosts graduate prospects and the Pacific’s digital ambitions. The school is also… read more
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Fiji Tourism Awards 2025: Entries Open — Big Changes Ahead?
Fiji’s top tourism awards have reopened for 2025 with a revamped application portal and a surprise Hall of Fame induction — a fresh season of opportunity and… read more
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The Fiji Plot Turning Prejudice into Produce
A small garden in a Fijian village is quietly reshaping lives and local attitudes. One caretaker’s story of hardship, ingenuity and newfound pride hints at how community… read more
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Trump-Putin Alaska Summit Stokes Tension Over Ukraine
A surprise high-level summit has pushed European capitals into urgent consultations. Tough red lines over borders, ceasefires and Ukrainian consent are already shaping the debate. read more
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Fiji’s Quiet Revolution in Disaster Finance
Fiji is reshaping how it pays for disasters—launching a national fiscal risk assessment and new resilience financing to speed recovery and build climate-ready infrastructure. read more
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The Untold Origins of Fiji Iguanas
Genetic sleuthing uncovers an astonishing origin story for Fiji’s Vokai—an ancient, unlikely ocean voyage and a looming conservation crisis that could erase that epic legacy. read more
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Fiji500 Cyclists Chase More Than Miles
What began as a roadside idea has become a 500‑km ride around Viti Levu — cyclists braving hills and heat to fund life‑saving oxygen for remote communities. read more
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Labasa’s Subrail Park in Play for 2026 Football Tournament? Fiji FA Drops Hint
Roaring crowds, a jubilant title, and a stadium reborn—Labasa’s electric week has thrust Subrail Park into the 2026 conversation. Could the North be football’s next marquee stage? read more
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Subrail Park Erupts: Labasa vs Rewa in Battle of the Giants Final
A stormy Subrail Park finale: a super-sub’s strike, a golden-glove masterclass, and a 26-year wait finally over. The flashpoints – and the calm – that shaped a… read more
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Rabuka’s Appeal to Bainimarama Signals Fiji’s Turn Toward Reconciliation
A rare appeal from the prime minister challenges a former leader to confront the human cost of past pension cuts—paired with new relief for retirees and a… read more