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Sevens milestones shadowed by mounting public-service strain as Fiji tackles cyber threats and climate shocks
Public services, climate shocks, and digital risk collide in a week that also sees Fiji’s sevens stars in the world spotlight. From courtroom milestones and aging-care pressures at home to scams hitting Fijians overseas, the snapshot highlights resilience, reform, and real-world challenges. Behind the headlines, communities and athletes push forward, mapping a path through rapid…
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AI deepfake case in Nausori, Fiji ties teen’s private images to CSAM surge online
An alarming Fiji case shows how AI-generated deepfake footage can turn private images into explicit content that spreads online, harming a teenager and highlighting gaps in protection. With online-child exploitation rising and platforms struggling with cross-border enforcement, experts call for faster reporting pathways, stronger digital-forensics capacity, and coordinated action to curb this new wave of…
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Fiji to host ministerial pre-COP, signaling Pacific influence ahead of COP31 in Antalya
Fiji hosts a Pacific pre-COP ahead of COP31, with gatherings in Suva and a leaders’ session in Tuvalu that could reshape how small island nations shape the climate talks. Australia’s new “President of Negotiations” hints at a push for tangible outcomes—from faster climate finance to stronger fossil‑fuel commitments. In the coming months, diplomacy may move…
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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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Ba Hosts Historic Fijian Drua Victory Over Brumbies as Fiji-Australia Sports Ties Deepen Under Vuvale Partnership
Ba witnessed a watershed moment for Fijian sport as the Drua secured a first-ever Super Rugby win over the Brumbies in front of a packed stadium and high-level visits. The triumph, paired with talks on deeper rugby ties under the Vuvale Partnership, hints at a new chapter for Fiji’s sporting diplomacy and player development.
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Barbara Dreaver reveals 2008 Fiji entry ban at Nadi Airport in memoir Be Brave
An overnight detention at Fiji’s airport tests a veteran journalist’s resolve under a military regime. In a revealing memoir excerpt, Barbara Dreaver recalls the fear, the isolation, and the escalating stakes of reporting when the truth could cost more than a story.
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Fiji Files ICJ Intervention to Shape Genocide Convention Interpretation in SA v Israel Case
Fiji has formally weighed in on a high-stakes ICJ case, offering a legal perspective on how the Genocide Convention should be interpreted. The intervention emphasizes evidentiary thresholds and cautions against an expansive reading that could affect peacekeeping operations and multilateral missions in future conflicts. It signals a significant shift in how international law could be…
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Fiji 7s come from behind to beat Great Britain 24-19 at New York Sevens, Spain next
Fiji’s Sevens staged a dramatic comeback after a tough opening, edging Great Britain and keeping their pool hopes alive. With a quick turnaround to face Spain, the spark of resilience could define their New York campaign.
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Fiji appoints Sevuloni Valenitabua to lead Constitution Review Commission as nationwide consultations kick off for the 2013 Constitution
Fiji sets in motion a nationwide push to reexamine its 2013 Constitution as a government-appointed commission is sworn in to gather public input and map potential amendments. Led by Sevuloni Valenitabua, the panel begins a process that could reshape the country’s governing framework.