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Fiji Ramps Up Efforts to Handle Abandoned Ships

(MENAFN) The Fijian government is intensifying its crackdown on abandoned ships that threaten both marine ecosystems and safe navigation in its territorial waters. Citing the growing number of hazardous derelict vessels, a broadcasting agency...

India, Fiji Seal Agreements on Health, Trade, Migration

(MENAFN) India and Fiji formalized a series of wide-ranging cooperation agreements on Monday as part of Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka’s official visit to New Delhi, according to a statement from India’s Ministry of External Affairs....

Fiji Plans Embedding Digital Literacy in Schools

(MENAFN) In reaction to the increasing incidents of virtual abuse, Fiji’s Online Safety Commission (OSC) is intensifying its efforts to incorporate digital literacy instruction into the nation's educational curriculum. Commissioner Filipe Batiwale...

Fiji Beachfront Freehold Land: 168 Acres in Prime Location Ideal for Luxury Tourism Now Available

168 acres of rare freehold beachfront land, now available . On Rovodrau Bay in the heart of the Pacific Harbour region with 1.3 kilometers of white sandy beach PACIFIC HARBOUR, FIJI, July 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bayshore Real Estate...

Strong Earthquake Rattles South of Fiji Islands

(MENAFN) A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.6 struck south of the Fiji Islands at 17:53 GMT on Tuesday, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). The quake originated deep underground, with its epicenter located 575 kilometers (357...

Fiji Reveals National Plan to Safeguard Coral Reefs

(MENAFN) Fiji is moving swiftly to safeguard its coral reefs and bolster the communities that rely on them through a newly proposed National Action Plan for Coral Reef Conservation. On Monday, the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change teamed...

Fiji Reveals High-Tech Safe City Project to Strengthen Public Safety

(MENAFN) Fiji is set to roll out a Safe City Project aimed at strengthening public safety and security by utilizing cutting-edge surveillance systems and modern network infrastructure. As part of the project, Telecom Fiji will install high-speed...

Visitor Spending Increased in August 2025 Despite Fewer Visitor Arrivals

Posted on Sep 30, 2025 in News For Immediate Release: September 30, 2025 HONOLULU—According to preliminary statistics from the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), there were 806,776 total visitors to the Hawaiian...

Fiji Engages in Talks with U.S., Seeks Fairer Tariffs

(MENAFN) Fiji's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Manoa Kamikamica, announced on Monday that the government has directed senior officials to engage in technical talks with the U.S. on tariffs, aiming for a solution that benefits both...

Fiji's Cabinet Greenlights Establishment of Philippine Embassy in Suva

(MENAFN) The Fijian cabinet has given the green light to a proposal from the Philippines to set up an embassy in Suva, the capital of Fiji, as reported by local media on Thursday. This move is expected to strengthen the burgeoning relationship...

Fiji Reveals National Housing Policy 2025-2030 to Enhance Affordable Housing Access

(MENAFN) Fiji's Ministry of Housing has officially introduced the National Housing Policy 2025-2030, with the goal of increasing access to affordable, adequate, and inclusive housing throughout the nation. The newly established policy emphasizes...

Minister of Health Attended Health Systems Flagship Course in Nadi

Minister of Health Attended Health Systems Flagship Course in Nadi Early last week in Nadi, Fiji, the Minister of Health and Medical Services, Honorable Dr […]

Minister Fajon: Major powers must serve the world and its peoples, not impose their dominion

SLOVENIA, February 14 - "Slovenia continues its mission for peace, solidarity and respect for international law and the UN Charter. At a time when global security is becoming increasingly precarious, we act as a sincere mediator between the major...

Official Visit of the Prime Minister of Fiji The Honourable Sitiveni Rabuka, 21 to 23 April 2025

Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Fiji Sitiveni Rabuka will make an Official Visit to Singapore from 21 to 23 April 2025 at the invitation of Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong. This is Prime...

Vodafone Fiji and SigniFlow, Partner to Drive Digital Transformation with eSignature Solutions

Vodafone Fiji & SigniFlow simplify document signing with secure eSignatures, enhancing efficiency for businesses and government entities SUVA, FIJI, April 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a significant advancement for Fiji's digital evolution,...

17 Emerging Leaders from Asia-Pacific Advance Disaster Risk Reduction Skills: UNITAR Training Concludes with Workshop in Fiji

Following three months of capacity-building via online learning and virtual classrooms, the in-person workshop allowed the participants to engage in expert-led lectures and study tours for contextualized, experiential and practical learning. At...

OPEC Fund mobilizes over US$1 billion to advance sustainable development

VIENNA, Sept. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) announced the approval of more than US$1 billion in new development financing during the 193rd meeting of its Governing Board and throughout the...

KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY HON. FALEOMAVAEGA TITIMAEA TAFUA, MINISTER OF MCIL AT THE SIGNING OF THE SAMOA DECENT WORK COUNTRY PROGRAM 2024-2028. – 20th February 2025.

SAMOA, February 20 - Reverend, Houlton Faasau Regional Director for the ILO in the Pacific – Mr Martin Wandera, ILO Officials from Fiji and the National ILO Coordinator in Samoa, Members of the Samoa National Tripartite Forum (SNTF), Members of...

ADBI-OPRI-SIIF International Conference on Blue Impact Finance: Action for System Change

Time of Event Day 1: 9:45–17:00 (Tokyo time) Day 2: 9:45–17:30 (Tokyo time) Day 3: 9:00–17:30 (Tokyo time) Summary The blue economy plays a vital role in supporting the livelihoods of millions of people in Asia and the Pacific. In 2019, the Asian...

Historic Showdown-Rugby Football Club Los Angeles Faces Fijian Drua in Landmark MLR vs. Super Rugby Pacific Clash, Fiji

Rugby Football Club Los Angeles (RFCLA) takes on the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua in the first-ever matchup with a Super Rugby Pacific team January 24th, 2025. LAUTOKA, FIJI, January 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rugby history will be made as...