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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.
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UK backs Fiji’s push to overhaul government communications with gold-standard guidebook
Fiji is rolling out a cross‑government overhaul of how information is shared, a move framed as essential for public safety and democratic resilience. A new “gold standard” guidebook and tighter coordination across ministries aim to deliver clearer, more reliable messaging—countering misinformation before it takes hold. Backed by international partners, the initiative signals a turning point…
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Fiji Human Rights Commission urges Israel ties to uphold international law and genocide-prevention duty
Fiji’s human rights commission cautions that deeper engagement with Israel must still uphold international law and protect civilians amid ongoing regional tensions. A reminder that diplomacy carries legal and ethical responsibilities beyond bilateral gains.
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Fiji launches 2025 National TB Management Guideline to tackle rising TB and HIV co-infections
On World TB Day, Fiji warns of a rising tuberculosis threat even as a new 2025 National TB Management Guideline promises to standardize care and sharpen diagnosis. Officials are calling for integrated TB-HIV services and stronger community outreach to turn the tide and protect vulnerable communities.
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Fiji, KOICA Launch Digital Literacy Drive for Rural and Informal Women Under WEENAP 2025–2030
Fiji is rolling out a KOICA-backed digital literacy program aimed at boosting women’s tech skills and entrepreneurial opportunities. Targeting rural, maritime, and informal communities under WEENAP 2025–2030, the initiative seeks to narrow the digital gender gap and widen inclusive economic participation.
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Kayzia from Rewa Debuts with Kawai, a Fresh Move from Church Choir to Fiji’s VT1S Ga Ni Vatu
From church choirs to Fiji’s evolving stages, Kayzia’s debut single Kawai offers a grateful, resilient new voice on the Ga Ni Vatu project.
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Fiji’s TELS underspent by $11.6m in 2024 as TVET uptake remains weak, audit finds
An Auditor-General’s review flags a funding mismatch in 2024: millions of tertiary-education dollars went unused as demand for certain programs lagged. The findings spotlight unfilled funded places and reallocations, raising questions about how future budgets are planned and promoted for tertiary education.
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Fiji Tops Pacific in Digital Government, but Online Access Gaps and Rural Divide Slow Service Uptake, World Bank Says
Fiji leads the Pacific in digital governance, but online access hasn’t yet translated into everyday public services. High connectivity hides a persistent gap between online reach and real-world use, especially in rural areas. A national digital ID and expanded online services could unlock more convenient, inclusive government for all.
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Fiji advances National ID plan to power secure digital services, fintech and rural connectivity
Fiji moves toward a National ID framework designed to power secure digital services and broader inclusion. A four-year rollout targets smart infrastructure, strengthened cybersecurity, and expanded connectivity for remote communities—setting the stage for a bold digital transformation.
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Fiji Approves $16.7M ADB-Led Coastal Resilience Project Combining Mangrove Restoration and Seawalls
Fiji unveils a bold coastal resilience push, pairing nature-based restoration with engineered protections to defend vulnerable shorelines from rising seas. Led by the Asian Development Bank, the plan also invests in training and livelihoods to strengthen communities from the coast up. A forward-looking approach to protecting homes, ecosystems and futures.