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Mana Island Resort & Spa Fiji Joins Radisson Individuals for 2027 Reopening After Refurbishment
Radisson Hotel Group is bringing Mana Island Resort & Spa Fiji into its Radisson Individuals portfolio, with a substantial refurbishment and a targeted late-2027 relaunch. The 160-room beachfront property will gain upgraded rooms, new suites and villas, expanded dining options and enhanced wellness and leisure facilities to appeal to international travelers. The move deepens Radisson’s…
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Canadian Security Firm Opens Suva Outpost, Pledges 50–100 Local Jobs and International Training Standards
A security firm with Canadian roots and a former Fiji national is opening in Suva, promising to raise professional standards through structured training and international best practices. The move includes plans to create up to 100 local jobs and broaden services across Fiji’s events and hospitality sectors, backed by enhanced pay and career development opportunities.
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Fiji opens Namotomoto NIELIT Polytech Centre to boost electronics and IT skills under India partnership
Fiji’s tech-education landscape just got a major upgrade as Pacific Polytech opens its first NIELIT Polytech Centre for Electronics and ICT at Namotomoto Campus in Nadi. Backed by a bilateral India–Fiji skills partnership, the centre will offer internationally benchmarked courses aimed at building a skilled, job-ready digital workforce.
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Fiji launches caregiver-led at-home mouth checks to protect kids’ teeth
Fiji rolls out a practical, caregiver-led plan to keep kids’ teeth healthy through prevention and everyday habits. The campaign centers on simple at-home checks—using a common handheld mirror—to spot early signs and guide care, backed by short, friendly videos from dental practitioners and student contributors. It’s all about turning small, doable steps into lifelong healthy…
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Fiji rolls out five-year policing blueprint centered on community engagement and public trust
Fiji unveils a five-year policing blueprint that puts community trust and cultural partnerships at the center of security. The plan shifts from enforcement to collaboration with locals and customary governance, signaling a new era of transparency and shared responsibility—though rollout details are still to come.
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Fiji to Host MACFEST 2026, Tying Melanesian Heritage to Tourism Growth
Fiji will host the eighth Melanesian Arts and Culture Festival in 2026, signaling a bold blend of heritage and contemporary energy. The program promises music, dance, artisan markets, and youth-focused exchanges, with tourism partners shaping the experience. Organisers envision MACFEST as a living showcase of Melanesian culture that can empower local crafts, communities, and intergenerational…
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Fiji’s Motiva unveils digital, professional vehicle sales to raise market transparency
Entrepreneur Praneel Dass unveils Motiva, a Fiji-based platform that professionalizes vehicle sales with expert evaluations, photography, and online marketing. It’s designed to boost transparency for buyers and streamline corporate fleet disposals, signaling a new, trust-focused era for Fiji’s automotive market.
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Fiji advances tougher Litter Act reforms to strengthen enforcement and curb illegal dumping
Fiji is moving forward with bold updates to its Litter Act and related regulations. In final drafting, the reforms aim to modernize enforcement, raise the stakes for illegal dumping, and centralize waste governance. They also emphasize stronger partnerships with civil society, community groups, and grassroots recyclers to deliver practical, on-the-ground solutions.
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Australia delivers diabetic foot-care toolkits and autoclaves to Fiji to strengthen frontline diabetes care under Vuvale Partnership
An aid package is boosting Fiji’s primary health care with essential diabetic foot-care tools and sterilisation capacity. The delivery of 100 foot-care toolkits and 10 autoclaves aims to help frontline workers diagnose, treat, and prevent diabetic foot problems before they escalate. It’s part of a broader effort to strengthen health systems and reduce complications from…
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Fiji Opposition Pushes for a Formal National Fuel Strategy as Global Oil Markets Stay Volatile
Opposition Whip Jone Usamate warns that global fuel markets are growing more volatile and urges Fiji to adopt a clear national strategy for rising uncertainty. He reassures there’s currently no fuel shortage, but points to deeper questions about energy security and how price shifts might unfold in the months ahead.