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Video: AHICE Fiji at a glance
Hotel Management
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June 26, 2025
The 2025 AHICE Fiji Investment in Tourism Summit, held from 24–26 June at Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa in Denarau concluded on a high note with over 350 stakeholders participating. For the latest AHICE Fiji Islands wrap up, click here. This premier...
‘Open for investment’: AHICE Fiji spotlights market opportunities
Hotel Management
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June 27, 2025
Opportunities abound in the Fijian hotel market – that was the message to the more than 350 hotel industry leaders that gathered at Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa this week for the AHICE Fiji Islands Investment in Tourism Summit. Fiji Deputy Prime...
Mark Ruffalo rebukes Rogan on ICE raids
FBC News
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July 8, 2025
Source: Entertainment Weekly Podcast host Joe Rogan has regained his good sense, according to Mark Ruffalo — but not soon enough. “Dear @joerogan. It’s a little late now to pretend like project 2025 didn’t exist and wasn’t the play book all...
From conferences to AGMs: Where to take care of business in Fiji
BusinessDesk
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June 27, 2025
With a flight time of under three hours, Fiji might not feel far from Auckland, but in many ways, it’s a world apart, especially in winter. For one, the sun is shining. You could be in central Auckland in the morning, make a short trip to the...
Exclusive: The time for investment in Fiji is now
Hotel Management
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June 27, 2025
The environment for investment, refurbishment and upgrades in Fiji has never been better, writes Tourism Fiji CEO, Brent Hill. Tourism in Fiji remains a vital contributor to our economic growth – contributing 40% of the nation’s economy and having...
Nama Fiji to Host 2026 CIDESCO World Congress in Fiji
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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June 27, 2025
Nadi, Fiji – 26 June 2025 – Nama Fiji is proud to announce that it will host the prestigious CIDESCO International World Congress from 28–31 August 2026 at the Crowne Plaza Nadi Bay Resort & Spa, bringing the global beauty and wellness industry’s...
Budget boosts Fiji’s economic confidence: Sen
FBC News
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June 27, 2025
ANZ Pacific Economist Kishti Sen states that the 2025-26 National Budget contributes by offering policy and legislative certainty. In his view, this certainty is the most critical ingredient for building and maintaining confidence in the private...
Pacific Tourism Organisation Participates in the Asia-Pacific Hotel Industry Conference & Exhibition (AHICE) 2025
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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June 27, 2025
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) recently participated in the Asia-Pacific Hotel Industry Conference & Exhibition (AHICE), Fiji Investment in Tourism Summit, June 24-26 at the Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa. Now in its third edition, AHICE...
Empowering Pacific Women in Energy Sector
Islands Business
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June 27, 2025
The Fiji Government has delivered a FJ$886 million deficit budget in parliament this morning. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Economy Biman Prasad says the budget is a “practical and a deeply measured national response to these...
Wāhine Māori rally for their Pacific sisters - and push for their own place in rugby history
Te Ao Maori News
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As Samoa and Fiji gear up for the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup, their final prep matches have come with powerful support. A group of wāhine Māori have banded together, some even coming out of retirement, to help their Pacific sisters get...
Sports Ministry focuses on construction and upgrade of hard courts an sports facilities
Fijivillage
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The Ministry of Youth and Sports will continue to invest in community-level infrastructure through the construction and upgrade of hard courts, sports grounds and multi-purpose sports facilities to meet the needs of the larger sporting populace....
More fun and excitement on Day 8 of Fiji Showcase
Fijivillage
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An aerial shot of Piva the Brazilian Juggler during one of his shows during the Fiji Showcase 2025. Fiji Showcase is heating up, with over 11,000 people turning up last night—and even more entertainment lined up for today with many bargains at the...
9th Traveler Visits Hawai'i With Dengue Virus
Precision Vaccinations
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(Vax-Before-Travel News)The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) recently confirmed its ninth travel-related case of dengue in 2025. As of the end of June 2025, the DOH reported eight dengue cases on Oʻahu and one case on Maui. Several countries in...
Cook Islands heads to Fiji with renewed hope for OFC Women’s Nations Cup
Cook Island News
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June 26, 2025
Cook Islands national women’s football team departed yesterday for the 2025 OFC Women’s Nations Cup. CIFA MEDIA/25062522 The Cook Islands national women’s football team departed yesterday for the 2025 OFC Women’s Nations Cup, set to kick off in...
Ports not dumps – MP | Bulitavu blasts shipping firm for environmental breach
The Fiji Times
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June 26, 2025
Fiji’s ports and waters are not a dumping ground, says the Minister for Environment and Climate Change Mosese Bulitavu. Responding strongly against revelations of the ‘gross lapse’ by Goundar Shipping Ltd that breached Fiji’s maritime safety...
Search begins for new Tourism Fiji chief executive – Hill calls it a day
The Fiji Times
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June 26, 2025
TOURISM Fiji chief executive officer Brent Hill is leaving the organisation, just days after Tourism Fiji board chair and Fiji Airways chief executive officer Andre Viljoen announced his resignation. In a statement yesterday, Tourism Fiji said Mr...
Australian architect wins Fiji climate-design competition
ArchitectureAU
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June 26, 2025
In partnership with the Land Art Generator Initiative (LAGI), the village of Marou in Fiji has proudly announced the joint winners of the LAGI 2025 Fiji Design Competition. According to their communique, the two projects are “artworks in the...
Trump delays tariffs on 14 countries until August
FBC News
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July 8, 2025
[Source: BBC News] President Donald Trump says he has delayed imposing higher tariffs on goods entering the US from 14 countries, including Japan and South Korea. The latest development on global trade by Trump comes as a 90-day pause the White...
A chance for my family to experience Fijian life: Mayanavanua
FBC News
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June 25, 2025
Temo Mayanavanua [Source: BBC Sport] Flying Fijians lock Temo Mayanavanua is grateful to the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua for giving him the opportunity to be able to play rugby at home. He says playing in Super Rugby has always been a dream and now...
Goundar Shipping Faces Millions in Fines
Fiji Sun
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June 26, 2025
GSL reportedly ignored repeated removal directives, forcing Fiji Ports Corporation Limited (FPCL) to intervene on June 2. A major oil spill in Suva Harbour, linked to the abandoned sunken Lomaiviti Princess II. Photo: DEPTFO News Goundar Shipping...