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Fiji PM Rabuka Sets 6% Growth Target by 2050, Rolls Out Public‑Service Accountability Drive and Unity Agenda
An opening address signals a bold shift toward safeguarding democracy, national unity, and a new growth agenda. The plan hints at lofty targets and tougher public-service accountability, charting a path that could redefine Fiji’s trajectory in the years ahead.
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Fiji Faces HIV Crisis as 2,003 New 2025 Diagnoses Spark Call for Five-Year Emergency Plan
Fiji is facing a widening HIV crisis with rising new infections and a growing impact on mothers and infants. Health officials are calling for an urgent, cross-government, multi-year plan to turn the trend around.
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Fiji to stage three-test Oceania Rugby Women’s XV Championship in April 2026 with Tonga and Samoa
Fiji will host a landmark three-test series featuring Fiji, Tonga and Samoa in April 2026. Beyond the matchups, the event spotlights grassroots pathways, safeguarding, and the next generation of Pacific women’s rugby talent.
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Fiji warns HIV caseload could reach 9,000, straining health services and public finances
Fiji could face a sharp rise in HIV that would test the resilience of its health services and finances. The warning underscores the need for a united, prevention-first approach to curb future costs and protect the nation’s wellbeing.
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IRENA urges Fiji to overhaul energy laws to accelerate its 2036 renewable target
Fiji’s bold move to 100% renewable electricity by 2036 might hinge on a few key policy fixes. A new assessment flags regulatory gaps and unclear processes that could slow projects—and points to a practical path to speed deployment and attract private investment.
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Fiji launches Climate Catalytic Fund to speed grants for community-led climate mobility
Fiji unveils the Climate Catalytic Fund, a rapid-response grant mechanism to support community-led resilience against climate displacement, with a pilot in Vanuatu. Small, fast grants paired with private-sector co-financing aim to turn local action into tangible, on-the-ground impact.
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Pacific Corruption Described as a Tapeworm Draining Peace and Prosperity, Warns Academic
Corruption is described as a “tapeworm” gnawing at the Pacific’s progress, a regional scholar warns. With pledges for information access and whistleblower protection stalled, the true cost is felt by the most vulnerable. The warning comes as calls for real anti-corruption action grow louder, challenging leaders to turn rhetoric into concrete change.
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Fiji Braces for Higher Fuel and Consumer Costs as Oil Tops $100 a Barrel
Oil surges past US$100 a barrel, signaling higher costs for Fiji’s businesses and households. As contingency plans are discussed, the ripple effects on fuel, transport and essentials could reshape prices in the weeks ahead.
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UNICEF Fiji focuses on family reconnection to curb youth drug use in new four-year plan
Family reconnection—not punishment—drives Fiji’s new four-year push to keep youth away from drugs, prioritizing safe paths home and child-friendly support. With rising risks like needle-sharing and HIV, the plan centers on prevention, education, and stronger community ties.
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Fiji to Host Oceania Women’s XV Championship with Tonga and Samoa in April Tests
Fiji is set to host a compact Oceania Rugby Women’s XV Championship this April, a fast-paced three-match series featuring Fiji, Tonga and Samoa across Lautoka and Ba. With safeguarding front and center and pathways expanding, the event signals a new era for Pacific women’s rugby and a sprint of high-stakes international action.