Innovation
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Fiji Hosts Regional AI Summit to Ensure Equitable, Pacific-Centered Innovation
A two-day Pacific-wide conversation on artificial intelligence is probing how tech can honor local knowledge and advance equity across education, governance and society. Leaders from universities and regional institutions are envisioning concrete steps to shape AI that reflects Pacific cultures, languages and values, turning dialogue into practical pathways for the region.
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Culture Change Drives Merchant Finance Innovation as Women-Focused Lending Doubles Reach
Culture is the quiet force shaping whether bold ideas actually take off. A candid look at how fresh talent and intentional change turned a rocky women-focused lending initiative into a program that now reaches far more women-owned businesses—and why people, not just policy, decide the difference.
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Fiji Medical Association Hosts West Mini Conference in Nadi Aiming for Tangible Health Outcomes
Frontline clinicians and health leaders in Fiji gather for a one-day mini-conference designed to turn ideas into real-world improvements. Expect practical sessions, collaboration and a push toward measurable results that could reshape care across communities in the Western Division.
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Nasinu Council Urges Youth to Stand for Local Office Ahead of September Elections
Nasinu’s town council is urging young people to step into leadership as September elections approach. Officials say fresh, tech-savvy perspectives could redefine local governance and accelerate digital change at the municipal level. What new ideas might the next generation bring to Nasinu’s development?
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Fiji’s Subashni Lal expands Freedom Farms into a women-led, climate-resilient farming hub with mushroom training center and BSFL tech
From librarian to farmer, Subashni Lal rebuilt her path in Fiji, turning setbacks into Freedom Farms—a growing, women-led venture rooted in diverse crops and practical, climate-smart innovations. With BSFL feed, solar incubators and a budding mushroom training center, her story hints at resilience, community training, and new agricultural possibilities.
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Fiji’s WIN Convention 2026 Unveils Speaker Lineup Under ‘Give to Gain’ Theme to Boost Women’s Growth in Tech and Policy
With two weeks to go, Fiji’s WIN Convention 2026 brings together entrepreneurs, policymakers and investors to chart practical routes for boosting women’s leadership in business. Expect bold talks on digital governance, climate-smart growth, and sustainable investment—designed to turn opportunity into real impact for women entrepreneurs across the region.