fiji
-
Varun Phartyal Faces Junior Binnu Singh for Vacant PBCNZ South Pacific Super Bantamweight Title in Suva
Two regional titans collide in Suva as Varun Phartyal faces Fiji’s Junior Binnu Singh for the vacant PBCNZ South Pacific Super Bantamweight crown. With Phartyal’s cross‑ocean journey and Singh’s home support on the line, the 10‑round showdown promises speed, grit and intrigue. Who will seize the title and start a new chapter in Oceania boxing?
-
Decade-Long Fiji Outreach: NZ Nurse Combines Water, Food Security and Skills Training
Decades of hands-on outreach in Fiji shaped a retired nurse’s view of health as a holistic journey—where community-built housing, steady water access, and practical skills meet attention to heart, mind, and spirit. Her story hints at a path to resilience that blends everyday trades with care for the soul.
-
Fiji Navy Attends Sydney Kakadu Fleet Review, Promoting Undersea Cable Security and Regional Cooperation
Fiji’s RFNS Timo joined a major Sydney gathering for Exercise Kakadu, signaling a boost in regional naval cooperation. Beyond the ships, senior officers used the occasion to discuss undersea resources and the security of critical subsea communications.
-
Fiji opens 12-day public consultation on biometric National Identity scheme
Fiji is weighing a single biometric national ID to streamline services and boost financial inclusion. Public consultations open soon to debate data protections, oversight, and how the system would roll out in stages through 2030.
-
Fiji TB-HIV Co-Infection Surges to 41%, Prompting Push for Integrated Health Care
Fiji is facing a sharp rise in TB and HIV co-infections, sparking urgent calls for a connected, patient-centered approach to care. As the overlap spreads across age groups, experts warn that closer integration of services at the community and primary-health levels is essential to shield frontline health systems.
-
Fiji reactivates Tourism Action Group to coordinate industry response amid Middle East crisis
Fiji’s Tourism Action Group is back, pulling hoteliers, airlines and government together to steer the industry through a brewing global risk. The revived TAG aims for a single, proactive response and clearer messaging to keep visitor confidence and the economy on track.
-
Fiji records highest TB mortality in 2024, calls for stronger early detection and treatment adherence
Fiji is facing a worrying surge in tuberculosis deaths, prompting urgent calls for earlier detection, stronger treatment support, and expanded community prevention. The spike underscores vulnerabilities in care and the need for a coordinated, well-resourced response to turn the trend around.
-
Fiji revives Tourism Action Group to protect bookings and steer demand during global travel disruption
Fiji is reactivating its Tourism Action Group to map a coordinated response to the ongoing global disruption. Senior public- and private-sector leaders will come together to protect bookings, align marketing, and safeguard jobs as market dynamics shift—with quick actions and a longer-term plan on the horizon.
-
Fiji and China Confirm Stable Partnership Rooted in Sovereignty, 2024 Foreign Policy White Paper
Fiji emphasizes a deep, stable partnership with China, rooted in sovereignty and constructive engagement. A high-level dialogue reviewed ongoing development efforts and poverty‑alleviation projects, signaling renewed momentum in the bilateral agenda.
-
Fiji partners with KOICA to boost women’s digital literacy under WEENAP 2025–2030
Fiji moves to empower women in the digital era through a new partnership with KOICA. The Digital Literacy Program aims to boost skills, support entrepreneurship, and strengthen community capacity, prioritizing rural and maritime communities as it advances WEENAP 2025–2030.