resilience
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Fiji Links Grace Road Group Farming to Sovereignty and Food Security
Fiji reframes food security as a matter of sovereignty, embracing private investment and local partnerships to grow what it eats. A minister hails Grace Road Group’s direct-farm links and urban projects as a model for resilience in an unpredictable global market.
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SPTO Industry Day in Nadi Sets Pacific Tourism on Track for Crisis-Ready, AI-Driven Growth and Premium Offerings
Tourism leaders converge in Nadi for a day of strategy focused on resilience and sustainable growth across the Pacific. From crisis planning and climate adaptation to AI-driven marketing and premium experiences, the discussions promise concrete steps toward a more resilient, responsible tourism future.
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Fiji nurse and single mother wins Commissioner’s Book Prize after pushing through injury to finish training
A registered nurse and single mother from Rara, Naitasiri, defies the odds to win a prestigious prize. She pressed on through a serious setback early in her training, driven by her children and a strong support network. Her story shines a spotlight on resilience, perseverance, and the power of family.
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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 nurse-turned-corrections officer wins Commissioner’s Book Prize at Naboro graduation
From hospital wards to the frontlines of Fiji’s corrections service, Maraiah Lolohea traded 11 years as a nurse for a bold new path. A fractured rib, relentless grit, and a single mother’s determination paved a standout graduation moment. Her story is a powerful reminder that resilience can redefine a life—and a career.
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Fiji’s coups tested resilience, says Graham Leung, calling for genuine reconciliation and a lasting historical record
Three decades of coups, a rollercoaster of upheaval, and a quiet but fierce resilience. A senior Fiji lawyer reveals how forgiveness and personal conviction are guiding a nation toward healing—and why recording this history matters for future generations.
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Arti Devi Champions Inclusive Data Governance to Empower Pacific Women and Girls
Arti Devi’s journey—from village roots to database leadership—shows how lived experience, technical skill, and family choices are driving more inclusive, data‑driven programs for women and girls across the Pacific. A story of reliable data, ethical governance, and community‑centered impact.
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Fiji launches Climate Catalytic Fund to speed grants for community-led climate mobility
Fiji unveils the Climate Catalytic Fund, a rapid-response grant mechanism to support community-led resilience against climate displacement, with a pilot in Vanuatu. Small, fast grants paired with private-sector co-financing aim to turn local action into tangible, on-the-ground impact.
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World Bank Unveils Pacific Small States Strategy to Safeguard Jobs Through Regional Banking, Payments and Private Sector Finance
After the shocks that hit Pacific economies, a bold regional plan aims to lock in jobs and keep essential services flowing. Six focus areas—health, connectivity, energy, resilient infrastructure, fiscal resilience, and small-business support—are paired with new regional banking and payments arrangements to weather future crises and sustain private-sector-led growth.