technology
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Fiji Police to roll out body-worn cameras in stages as ICT upgrades and policy rules are put in place
Fiji’s Police Commissioner signals a cautious, staged rollout of body-worn cameras, saying solid ICT foundations, storage capacity and strong legal frameworks must come first. With assessments underway, the force is prioritizing policy, training and secure handling of video evidence before wider use.
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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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Palau Calls for Affordable, Interoperable Ocean Tech and Local Capacity Building to Strengthen SIDS Governance
Pacific island leaders say safeguarding vast ocean spaces hinges on affordable, interoperable tech paired with sustained local capacity building. As talks move toward real-world deployment, the focus is on practical tools, regional cooperation, and predictable funding to protect communities against rising seas.
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Fiji commits to stronger action against technology-enabled gender-based violence at CSW70
Technology can elevate women’s voices and livelihoods, but it also opens new doors to online harms. A recent high-level discussion called for survivor-centered reform, stronger laws, and broader digital literacy to balance opportunity with protection in the online world.