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Fiji officially opens Embassy in Israel
In a historic milestone that underscored the strong relations between Fiji and Israel, Fiji’s Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka and Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, today, officially inaugurated Fiji’s resident Embassy in Jerusalem. The...

Tourism Fiji Board appoints Dr Paresh Pant as new CEO
The Tourism Fiji Board has appointed Dr Paresh Pant as the organisation’s new chief executive officer, replacing departing CEO, Australian Brent Hill, following a rigorous global recruitment process. Dr Pant brings more than 25 years of leadership...

The Insect Apocalypse Hits Fiji: 79% of Native Ants Are Vanishing
Museum collection of pinned ants from Fiji. This study involved extensive genome sampling from thousands of Fijian ant specimens, highlighting the vital importance of these museum collections as resources for biodiversity monitoring and...

Fiji Embassy inauguration in Jerusalem marks the dawn of a new era
In a historic milestone that underscored the strong relations between Fiji and Israel, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu officially inaugurated Fiji’s resident Embassy in Jerusalem. The inauguration...

SHIPPING TIMES | Ahoy there!: Illicit substance found on board
The only cruise ship that visited Suva this month, the Norwegian Sun was intercepted by the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS) for illicit substance last week. The Bahamas flagged ship arrived in Suva on Saturday September 6. It was also...

SHIPPING TIMES | Marine protection symposium
A five-day regional symposium focused on strengthening marine pollution emergency response and environmental resilience is being held in Suva this week. The symposium has brought regional and international partners to Fiji to look at best...

SHIPPING TIMES | MSAF conducts inspection
The Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji (MSAF) conducted an awareness session in the province of Rewa last week. The team, according to an MSAF statement reminded boat operators of the importance of adhering to safe boating practices. The awareness...

SHIPPING TIMES | Submarine destroyer: India’s state-of-the-art naval ship in the Capital City
The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Kadmatt P 29 is in the country as part of its goodwill visit. The INS Kadmatt is the second of four indigenous anti-submarine warfare (ASW) corvettes to be built. It was built as part of the Indian Navy’s Project-28...

Agriculture research stations driving crop innovation
The Ministry of Agriculture’s Research Division is stepping up efforts to diversify Fiji’s crop production and support farmers with more resilient and high-value commodities. Principal Research Officer, Savenaca Cuquma says the division plays a...

Oneworld Alliance, Airlines And Breakthrough Energy Ventures Launch Investment Fund To Advance And Commercialize Sustainable Aviation Fuel Technologies
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) Led by cornerstone investors Alaska Airlines, American Airlines; with IAG, Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines from one world alliance, and Singapore Airlines as part of initial $150M fund close one world BEV Fund aims to...

Fiji’s embassy in Jerusalem scheduled to open today
The Government of Fiji is schedule to inaugurate its first-ever resident embassy in the State of Israel today. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka is leading the high-level delegation for the historic opening in Jerusalem. The Israeli Ministry of...

PEOPLE | Fantastic five: Fijian girls break barriers
Thirty years ago, the presence of a female worker in the power plants in the Marshall Islands wasn’t just unusual: It rarely occurred. Fast-forward to 2025, and five women engineers from Fiji are working for the Marshalls Energy Company in Majuro...

Tourism Fiji announces Dr Pant as CEO
New Chief Executive Officer of Tourism Fiji, Dr Paresh Pant. [Photo Credit: Supplied] The Tourism Fiji Board today announced Dr Paresh Pant as the new Chief Executive Officer of Tourism Fiji. Tourism Fiji Board Chairperson Ilisapeci Matatolu says...

Taiwan’s inclusion in ICAO is essential for global aviation safety – Taiwan rep to Fiji
Taiwan’s inclusion in ICAO is essential for global aviation safety – Taiwan rep to Fiji As the international community prepares for the upcoming International Civil Aviation Organization Assembly from 23 September to 3 October, one issue of...

NZ courts Fiji to join PACER Plus amid Fijian concerns over economic impact
Manoa Kamikamica, left, with Todd McClay at the New Zealand–Fiji Business Councils’ Annual Joint Conference. 11 September 2025 Photo: Facebook / Todd McClay MP New Zealand is courting Fiji to join a regional free trade and partnership agreement,...

Agriculture show opens with focus on tourism link
The 2025 Fiji Agriculture Show opened in Nadi today with a strong message on the need to boost local food production and strengthen the link between agriculture and tourism. Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad,...

Tourism Fiji appoints Dr. Paresh Pant as new Chief Executive Officer
The Tourism Fiji Board has officially announced the appointment of Dr. Paresh Pant as the organisation’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), following a rigorous global search. Dr. Pant, who has more than 25 years of leadership experience in...

Tourism Fiji announces Dr. Paresh Pant as new CEO
Tourism Fiji announces Dr. Paresh Pant as new CEO Dr. Paresh Pant Photo: Fiji Government Dr. Paresh Pant is the new Chief Executive Officer for Tourism Fiji. In a statement this morning, the Tourism Fiji Board announced Dr. Pant’s appointment...

Online Safety Commission partners with Meta to promote safer digital space in Fiji
Online Safety Commission partners with Meta to promote safer digital space in Fiji The Online Safety Commission has strengthened its partnership with global technology company Meta to boost online safety efforts across Fiji. Meta is the parent...