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Qoibau vanua in Fiji formalizes written laws banning women from drinking grog in villages and tightening conduct rules across the district
Qoibau’s leaders unveil a new written code of traditional laws aimed at strengthening discipline and safeguarding community resources, signaling a shift in village governance and sparking lively local debate.
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Westpac Fiji marks 25 years backing Leadership Fiji as Basil joins the 2026 cohort and Stolz is named a Leadership Fiji fellow
Two Westpac Fiji colleagues mark notable Leadership Fiji milestones in the program’s 25th anniversary year, underscoring the bank’s enduring investment in national leadership. Discover how immersive leadership training is nudging Fiji’s teams, communities, and future forward.
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Kadavu Shop Gains Solar-Powered Freezer After Grant, Expands Frozen Goods in Solodamu
On a remote Fijian island, a village shop gains new life with a solar-powered freezer funded by a women’s empowerment grant. Frozen staples—once hard to come by—are now locally stocked, easing daily costs and travel for residents. A small investment, big impact on a community-led business.
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Fiji chiefs urged to spearhead anti-drug drive as iTaukei leadership gains formal role in reforms
Traditional iTaukei chiefs are being urged to take a frontline role in Fiji’s growing drug crisis, as authorities push to blend customary leadership with modern reforms. Could the influence of village and district councils become the missing link in turning policy into real, measurable protection for communities?
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Fiji Police Commissioner Urges Officers to Rebuild Community Trust From Within as Reforms Unfold
Top police leadership calls for resilience and reform from within as the force pursues a path to earned community trust.
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Arti Devi Champions Inclusive Data Governance to Empower Pacific Women and Girls
Arti Devi’s journey—from village roots to database leadership—shows how lived experience, technical skill, and family choices are driving more inclusive, data‑driven programs for women and girls across the Pacific. A story of reliable data, ethical governance, and community‑centered impact.
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Leadership Fiji Leaders Lounge: Founders Reflect on Origins and Urge Alumni to Step Up for the Next Era of Leadership
A warm Leaders Lounge gathering in Nasese brought Leadership Fiji’s origins into focus as founders and alumni reflect on the movement’s early years and its evolving path. The candid conversation touched on resilience, leadership as behavior, and the role of newer voices in shaping what comes next. A preview of a growing, multi‑generational dialogue that…
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Drua Donate 200 Tickets to Toge Village Ahead of Brumbies Showdown at Govind Park
Ba braces for a landmark day as the Drua gift 200 match tickets to Nasova’s village ahead of Saturday’s Super Rugby Pacific showdown with the Brumbies. An open training session and a hometown call add extra spark to Govind Park’s big clash.
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Fiji Expands Drug Crackdown with CCTV Surveillance, Intelligence-Led Raids and Community Action
Fiji’s leadership unveils a sweeping push against illegal drugs, arguing that prevention and community participation are as crucial as enforcement. The plan pairs sharper policing with new surveillance tools and regional cooperation, inviting schools, families, and faith groups to join the effort. It frames the issue as a whole-of-society challenge aimed at curbing growing social…
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Fiji Considers Legal Framework for Military Aid in Tackling Drug Trafficking
Fiji faces a shifting security landscape as illicit drugs and cross-border crime rise. A broad, all-of-nation response is on the table, weighing new security tools against civil liberties, with a strong emphasis on prevention, families, and coordinated action to safeguard communities.