fiji
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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.
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Fiji advances life-long nutrition policy to unite health, agriculture and education
Fiji edges closer to a landmark lifelong nutrition policy that could unite health, agriculture and education. Described as a womb-to-tomb approach, the plan aims to ensure safe, nutritious food for everyone—from infancy to old age—while strengthening the broader food system. Drafts circulating among key ministries hint at a shift toward coordinated, cross-sector action on nutrition…
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Fiji-Australia Business Mission Kicks Off in Melbourne as Vinay’s Foods Plans Labasa Expansion to Grow Exports
Fiji’s private-sector–led mission to Australia kicked off in Melbourne, setting the stage for closer ties with Australian distributors. Leaders discussed expanding exports of cowpeas, plantain and other staples, alongside plans to boost processing on Vanua Levu to create jobs and add value on the island. The push aims to turn growing interest into lasting trade…
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Fiji’s Byron Aviation diversifies into medical equipment production, creating 50–60 jobs
A Fiji-based aviation company, Byron Aviation, is signaling a bold pivot into healthcare manufacturing, planning to locally produce essential medical gear and create new jobs. The move pairs aviation know-how with a push to strengthen local skills and supply chains, hinting at a broader shift for Fiji’s industry.
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Fiji and Tuvalu Align Logistics for October 2026 Pre-COP 31 Ahead of COP31 in Türkiye
Pacific ministers move from diplomacy to concrete logistics for Pre-COP 31, with Fiji and Tuvalu aligning schedules, venues and travel plans. The talks signal a united regional push ahead of Türkiye as preparations ramp up to shape the Pacific’s priorities for the global summit.
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Lautoka Launches $10.66M Upgrade for Delaisaweni Settlement to Improve Roads, Drainage and Climate Resilience
A multi-million upgrade is underway in Lautoka’s Delaisaweni settlement, promising safer roads, better drainage, and essential services for residents of a growing informal community. This project is part of a broader Fiji effort to boost climate resilience and improve living conditions through strong community involvement and durable infrastructure.
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Fiji and Australia Launch $35 Million Climate Adaptation Program to Strengthen Flood Forecasting and Community Resilience
Fiji and Australia have unveiled a FJ$35 million partnership to boost flood forecasting, waterway management, and community-led resilience. Centered in the flood-prone Nadi Basin, this initiative blends technical upgrades with locally driven projects to strengthen the country’s climate adaptation.