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Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation urges focus on local labour market before overseas schemes
Fijivillage
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Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation urges focus on local labour market before overseas schemes The Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation has called on the government and training institutions to prioritise Fiji’s local labour market needs by...
Vehicle registrations surge as RBF reports strong tourism and consumption trends
The Fiji Times
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August 28, 2025
The Reserve Bank of Fiji (RBF) has opted to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 0.25 percent, citing strong consumption trends and improving tourism sentiment despite a mixed sectoral performance. Governor and RBF Board Chairman Ariff Ali...
Prof. Prasad thanks Fijian diaspora for $1.4b support, urges investment in Fiji
Fijivillage
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Prof. Prasad thanks Fijian diaspora for $1.4b support, urges investment in Fiji Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad has expressed the Government’s deep appreciation for the Fijian diaspora’s continued support....
Prasad urges Fijian Diaspora to invest
FBC News
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August 24, 2025
source : Biman Prasad DPM/ Facebook The coalition government has made significant strides having strengthened democracy, removing draconian laws, and restoring freedom of speech. This was highlighted by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for...
The Latest: Aussie coach Cheika 'embarrassed' by refereeing
Samoa Observer
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TOKYO (AP) — The Latest on Day 10 at the Rugby World Cup in Japan (all times local): 8:30 p.m. First of all Michael Cheika was confused by the interpretations of the so-called high tackle framework that has generated plenty of debate and several...
Get ready for IFSA Global Expo 2025
Aircraft Interiors International
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August 28, 2025
Big names from the onboard services industry are preparing to assemble at IFSA Global Expo. From 9 to 11 September the show floor at Long Beach Convention Center (LBCC) in California will feature a diverse lineup of exhibitors, showcasing...
Canada makes changes to starting lineup to face Wales at Women's Rugby World Cup
CBC/Radio-Canada
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August 28, 2025
Canada coach Kevin Rouet has made six changes to his starting lineup for Saturday's game against Wales at the Women's Rugby World Cup in England. Five of the changes are in the forward pack with wing Asia Hogan-Rochester slotting into the...
Physiological febrile heat stress increases cytoadhesion through increased protein trafficking of Plasmodium falciparum surface proteins into the red blood cell
eLife
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Malaria remains one of the most devastating infectious diseases and is caused by unicellular eukaryotic parasites of the Plasmodium genus. Of the six species that infect humans, Plasmodium falciparum is responsible for the vast majority of...
Fiji steps up efforts to deal with derelict vessels
Xinhua News Agency
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SUVA, Aug. 21 (Xinhua) -- The Fijian government is stepping up efforts to deal with derelict vessels that pose serious environmental and navigational hazards in the country's waters. According to the Fiji Broadcasting Corporation on Thursday,...
Women's Rugby World Cup: Canada thrash Fijiana in opening pool match
RNZ
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August 23, 2025
Canada's fullback Julia Schell about to score her fifth try during the Women's Rugby World Cup pool match between Canada and Fiji in northern England, on Sunday. Photo: Paul Ellis/AFP Canada shut Fiji out 65-7 in their opening Women's Rugby World...
Fiji urged to rethink approach
FBC News
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August 20, 2025
Aerial shot of Lautoka Port. [File Photo] As Fiji prepares its 2026–2035 Trade Policy Framework, experts are urging policymakers to adopt a flexible, sector-specific approach to tariff reform. University of Auckland professor Chris Noonan spoke at...
Drowning nations: Kiribati and the South Pacific’s fight for survival
Irish Examiner
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August 29, 2025
When the tide comes in on Tarawa, the capital of Kiribati, it often spills straight into people’s homes. Saltwater seeps into wells, flooding gardens where staple crops like taro once thrived. Families wake to waves crashing closer and closer to...
Fiji and PNG forge stronger trade ties
FBC News
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August 21, 2025
[Source: Investment Fiji/Facebook] Fiji and Papua New Guinea are boosting trade and investment ties to strengthen Pacific economic integration. Trade Minister and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade Manoa Kamikamica said Fijian companies...
Fiji a step closer to 2026 U-17 World Cup after big win
Solomon Star
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August 21, 2025
Fiji has moved a step closer to qualifying for the 2026 U-17 World Cup in Qatar after a dominant 5-0 victory over the Cook Islands in their second Group A match of the OFC U-16 Men’s Championship in Honiara. With one crucial group match still to...
SHIPPING TIMES | The Pacific Maritime Decarbonisation Program
The Fiji Times
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August 20, 2025
A regional program to help Pacific countries such as Fiji step towards a greener and more resilient region was launched last week. The Pacific Maritime Decarbonisation Program, launched by the Transport Minister Ro Filipe Tuisawau, has a whopping...
FCCC issues warning on evolving scams targeting Fijians
Fijivillage
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The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission is issuing a public warning after observing the persistent and evolving nature of scam tactics targeting Fijians. CEO Senikavika Jiuta says as part of FCCC’s active monitoring for emerging threats to...
Fiji Drua adapt to Super slow-down tactics
Pacific News Service
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Mick Byrne will take the slow-down tactics as a compliment and expects a more composed Fijian Drua side to test the Brumbies now their emotional Super Rugby Pacific debut is behind them. The Drua, boasting just one man in five-eighth Baden Kerr...
5 of 7 home games confirmed for Drua next season
FBC News
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August 28, 2025
The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua have confirmed that five of their seven home games for next season’s Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific have been locked in, while negotiations are still underway to secure the remaining two. The franchise also...
Fiji Rugby Union pens new travel deal
The Fiji Times
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August 20, 2025
FIJI Rugby has secured a major new partnership with RNK Group Australia, making the company its Official Tours Partner for the next rugby season. The deal was signed on Friday, August 15 in Hong Kong by acting chief executive officer Koli Sewabu...
Aussie influx as Fiji posts biggest visitor arrival numbers in its history
Travel Weekly
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August 20, 2025
Fiji has posted its biggest-ever month for international arrivals, with almost 100,000 visitors landing in the island nation in July – the majority of them Australians. According to the latest figures, 99,311 travellers visited Fiji, marking a 3...