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Parliament Passes 2025-2026 National Budget in Late Sitting
Fiji Sun
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July 17, 2025
36 Members of Parliament voted in favour and 12 against. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka congratulates Minister for Finance Biman Prasad after the 2025-2026 National Budget was passed in parliament on July 17, 2025. Photo: Parliament of Fiji...
Wilson finds a new home with FIJI
ETBrandEquity.com
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July 18, 2025
A still from an adAfter 25 years, the world’s volleyball, Wilson, has finally been found on the shores of Fiji. In a heartwarming tribute video titled “Wilson’s Happily Ever After”, audiences have been reintroduced to one of pop culture’s most...
World News | India, Fiji Hold First Joint Working Group Meeting on Defence Cooperation in Suva
Latestly
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July 18, 2025
Suva [Fiji], July 18 (ANI): India and Fiji held their first Joint Working Group (JWG) meeting on defence cooperation in Suva on Friday, focusing on training, capacity building, and strengthening bilateral ties, the Ministry of Defence said in a...
Fijians get fast-track entry
FBC News
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July 16, 2025
Immigration Minister Viliame Naupoto [Source: Parliament of the Republic of Fiji/Facebook] Fijians with biometric e-passports can now use Australia’s SmartGate system at all international airports. Immigration Minister Viliame Naupoto states this...
PACER Plus Implementation Unit Attends FTOM And FTMM In Fiji
Scoop
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Friday, 18 July 2025, 6:32 pm Press Release: PACER Plus PACER Plus Implementation Unit's attendance of the Forum Trade Officials and Trade Ministers Meeting in Suva, Fiji / Supplied SUVA, Fiji – The Forum Trade Officials and Trade Ministers...
British Army Rugby Tour Turns into Family Homecoming for Fijian Players
Fiji Sun
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July 18, 2025
“To actually come over here and play the Fijian Army is a dream come true for some of the lads and for some of the old lads like myself – it’s been an ongoing battle for us. The British Army rugby team’s Southern Hemisphere tour was not only for...
Lal’s motion on Israel Embassy defeated in Parliament
Fijivillage
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Opposition MP Ketan Lal's motion to amend the allocation of funds for the establishment of Fiji’s embassy in Israel has been defeated in Parliament. $1.13 million has been allocated for the establishment of the Israel Mission, however, Deputy...
Underfunding hinders pitch maintenance, says PM
FBC News
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July 18, 2025
Bird's-eye view of the HFC Bank Stadium. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has stated that the Fiji Sports Council does not receive enough funds to properly maintain stadium pitches. His comments follow widespread criticism of the “desert-like”...
Nadroga welcomes Fiji Rugby Consultation Drive
FBC News
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July 17, 2025
Fiji Rugby’s latest round of consultations with provincial unions [Source: Fiji Rugby/Facebook] As the countdown begins for the 2025 Skipper Cup season, defending champions Nadroga are not just preparing on the field, they’re also fine-tuning...
Fiji launches inaugural diploma in traditional leadership for chiefs
Pacific Media Network
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The first group of 30 chiefs in Fiji is set to participate in the inaugural Diploma in Vanua Leadership Programme at the Fiji National University (FNU) this month. The programme combines traditional leadership with modern governance and...
THURSDAYS IN BLACK | Close the gaps | UN calls on Fiji to reform laws and protect women
The Fiji Times
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July 17, 2025
Fiji must urgently overhaul its laws and institutions to better protect women – especially rural, iTaukei, disabled and LGBTQI women – according to the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW). In a...
PM says the act at the Samabula Temple is not the actions of a responsible citizen
Fijivillage
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Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka stresses that the desecration at the Samabula Shiv Temple is not the actions of a responsible citizen, and he apologizes to all Hindus in this country for this unacceptable act. While speaking to fijivillage News,...
Fijiana 7s rep Sera Bolatini to make boxing history for Fiji this weekend
Fijivillage
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Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s rep Sera Bolatini will be making history this weekend as she will be the first ever female Fijian boxer to fight for an international boxing title when she takes on Australia's Connie Chan for the WBA Women's Australasia...
Fiji is stronger when everyone stands together - SODELPA
Fijivillage
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In the wake of the recent attack on the Shiv Mandir in Samabula, members of the SODELPA Party have visited the temple to personally express their support and solidarity with the Hindu community. SODELPA says one party member, a direct descendant...
Fiji govt offers NZ$1.5m settlement to former anti-corruption head for ruined career
RNZ
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July 15, 2025
Barbara Malimali Photo: X/Fiji Women The Fijian government looks set to pay around NZ$1.5 million in damages to the disgraced former head of the country's anti-corruption agency. The state is offering Barbara Malimali an out-of-court settlement...
Tabuya calls for provincial governments
Fiji Sun
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July 16, 2025
Member of Parliament Lynda Tabuya on July 16, 2025. Photo: Ronald Kumar Member of Parliament Lynda Tabuya has proposed a sweeping overhaul of the country’s governance structure by calling for the establishment of elected provincial governments...
25 Years On, Wilson Finds A New Home - In Fiji
Scoop
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Thursday, 17 July 2025, 11:33 am Press Release: Tourism Fiji Nadi, Fiji: After 25 years, the world’s most famous volleyball, Wilson, has finally been found on the shores of Fiji. In a heartwarming tribute video titled “Wilson’s Happily Ever...
Tubuna defends $50K UN trip, says it advanced $25M Fiji Blue Economy project
The Fiji Times
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July 16, 2025
Assistant Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office, Sakiusa Tubuna said he made only one international trip between April 2023-April 2024 that cost the government $50,938.19. This was to the 2024 UN General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. He said he...
Attack on a 100-Year-Old Shiva Temple in Fiji
Sanatan Prabhat
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July 16, 2025
Suva (Fiji) – The historic Sambulā Shiva Temple in Fiji, an island nation near Australia in the Pacific Ocean, was attacked and vandalized, with idols inside the temple also desecrated. A video of the incident has been circulating on social media,...
Pulewai Reinstatement Not Anytime Soon: PM
Fiji Sun
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July 16, 2025
Mr Rabuka said Ms Pulewai’s conduct following the Commission of Inquiry (COI) into FICAC has cast serious doubts over her suitability for the role. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has signalled that Francis Pulewai is unlikely to return to her...