security
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Pacific Defence Faith Network Launches to Shape Ethical Leadership Across Pacific Security
A new Pacific-wide initiative invites faith leaders and defence personnel to co-create the region’s next generation of security leaders. The Pacific Defence Faith Network aims to blend spirituality with mentorship, ethics and regional cooperation, signaling a fresh path for leadership development across Pacific Island nations.
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Fiji Launches Pacific Defence Faith Network to Build Moral Leadership Across the Region
Spiritual leadership steps onto the regional defence stage as Pacific nations explore a faith-infused approach to leadership and resilience. A new forum at Black Rock Camp brings together defence personnel and faith leaders to consider how values, mentorship and moral grounding can strengthen regional cooperation—and the people who serve it.
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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 PMO confirms man detained at Government Buildings after suspicious behaviour; incident contained
A security incident at a major government site triggered a quick police response, with operations continuing as normal. Details are still emerging as investigations proceed and officials urge caution in sharing information.
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Suspect Detained After Suspicious Activity at Suva Government Buildings
Security responders acted swiftly after a person exhibited suspicious behavior at Suva’s Government Buildings. Normal operations continued, but authorities are keeping details tight as they review the incident.
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Metropolitan Security Canada launches Fiji unit in Suva with above-minimum-wage pay and benefits
Metropolitan Security is expanding into Fiji with a new Suva operation, promising international standards and enhanced employee benefits. Led by an experienced policing veteran, the venture aims to raise private security norms and deepen professional training in the market.
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Indonesia and Australia Expand Security Pact to Include Japan and Papua New Guinea, Plan Trilateral Training Hubs
Indonesia and Australia are expanding their security partnership with plans for trilateral frameworks that would include Japan and Papua New Guinea. The talks also hint at shared intelligence and multinational training at key bases, signaling a broader regional approach while many details remain to be worked out.
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Fiji Issues Broad Travel Advisory as Middle East Conflict Escalates, Names 16 Countries to Avoid
Fresh travel warnings have expanded for the Middle East as regional tensions escalate. The advisory urges nationals to avoid travel, reconsider routes, and stay ready for possible disruptions while authorities monitor the situation. Stay informed as safety guidance evolves.
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Samoa imposes 300m exclusion zone around HMNZS Manawanui wreck to curb unauthorised diving and pollution risk
Samoa tightens security around the sunken HMNZS Manawanui, declaring a 300-metre exclusion zone after reports of unauthorised diving and ongoing environmental risk. Drones and low-flying aircraft are banned as authorities plan stabilisation and pollution-control measures with a New Zealand-led survey underway. The situation underscores the careful balance between access, safety and protecting the marine environment.
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Fiji Considers Legal Framework for Military Aid in Tackling Drug Trafficking
Fiji faces a shifting security landscape as illicit drugs and cross-border crime rise. A broad, all-of-nation response is on the table, weighing new security tools against civil liberties, with a strong emphasis on prevention, families, and coordinated action to safeguard communities.