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Fiji steps up to fill ADF soldier shortage
FBC News
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July 2, 2025
Fijians may soon enlist in the Australian Defence Force as part of a potential deal between the two countries. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka said he was open to formalising an arrangement that would allow Fijians to serve in the ADF, following...
DPM: Fiji missed out on a major investment opportunity
The Fiji Times
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July 3, 2025
FIJI missed out on a major investment opportunity nearly two decades ago, one that could have brought $1.6 billion into the country, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade Manoa Kamikamica. Mr Kamikamica said Fiji Water had...
Fiji looking forward rather than at Wallabies triumph
Nyngan Observer
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July 2, 2025
"Totally, we've done it once, so surely we can do it again and to get a win over Australia in Australia, that would be massive for the whole team," said Mata, who started at No.8 in their World Cup clash.
Fiji Va’a bags two more
The Fiji Times
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July 2, 2025
Team Fiji Va’a continued their successful run at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Palau, adding two more medals to their collection on the second day of competition. This was their fifth medafter winning two bronze and a silver on Day One. The Super...
Coral Gene Bank – Fiji – a global leader in ocean conservation and sustainable tourism
The Fiji Times
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July 3, 2025
Note: This article was first published on the print version of the Fiji Times dated June 16, 2025 FIJI stands proud as a global leader in ocean conservation and sustainable tourism under the stewardship of the Coalition Government. Deputy Prime...
Coffee gold mines – Businesswoman optimistic about Fiji’s brewing future in industry
The Fiji Times
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July 3, 2025
SOME Fijians may have gold mines behind their homes without realising it, according to a representative from Ona Coffee Pte Ltd. Businesswoman Noleen Billings said many properties in Fiji already have coffee growing wild and residents may not even...
14-year-old Adi Ulamila aims to make late father proud as she debuts for Fiji Kulas
Fijivillage
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14-year-old Adi Ulamila aims to make late father proud as she debuts for Fiji Kulas The youngest Fiji Kulas player, Adi Ulamila Reva, will be playing for more than just a win when she takes the field on Saturday in the OFC Women’s Nations Cup...
Agriculture still king in Fiji’s workforce
FBC News
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July 2, 2025
Fiji’s job market is still heavily tied to farms and markets with over a third of all workers employed in agriculture and sales. This is based on findings from the Fiji Bureau of Statistics 2023–24 Employment and Unemployment Survey. It showed...
Fiji swimmers top 100 meters breaststroke heats event, through to the finals
The Fiji Times
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July 2, 2025
22-year-old Samuel Yalimaiwai and 18-year-old Kelera Mudunasoko have both qualified for the 100 meters breaststroke final this afternoon at 5pm. Clocking a time of 1.02.67 and 1.14.20 the two athletes are currently the fastest in their individual...
Fiji and Australia to collaborate on cybercrime, border security and defence
Fijivillage
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Fiji and Australia are stepping up their partnership to tackle cybercrime, strengthen border security, and deepen defence cooperation, following high-level talks between Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and Australian Minister Tony Burke. Rabuka...
Budapest Convention – Fiji leads Pacific in global cybercrime fight
The Fiji Times
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July 3, 2025
FIJI has become the first Pacific country, and the 50th globally, to sign the Second Additional Protocol to the Budapest Convention against Cybercrime, demonstrating its commitment to global cybersecurity and the fight against cybercrime. Fiji’s...
BUILD-UP TO FIJI vs WALLABIES MATCH | Game plan
The Fiji Times
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July 3, 2025
Fiji Water Flying Fijians head coach Mick Byrne emphasised the importance of focusing on getting their game right and bringing energy to the field as they prepare to face Australia this weekend. Despite facing some challenges such as weather...
195 active projects in Fiji worth $5.5billion
The Fiji Times
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July 3, 2025
FIJI, at present, is home to 195 active investment projects worth an estimated $5.5billion, with the potential to grow to $13b, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade Manoa Kamikamica. Mr Kamikamica said the projects spanned...
Miss Earth Fiji leads environmental campaign in Philippines
Fijivillage
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Ashlin Alveena Prasad, Miss Earth Fiji and Youth Environmental Advocate, says Fiji plays an important role in supporting young people and leading efforts to protect the environment. She recently led a campaign at Mabolo High School in Cebu City,...
Boost for Fiji Kulas
The Fiji Times
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July 3, 2025
With all their overseas stars finally assembled in camp, the Fiji Kulas believe they have their strongest squad yet to chase a historic FIFA Women’s World Cup place. The Fiji women’s senior football team are preparing for the OFC Women’s Nations...
BUILD-UP TO FIJI vs WALLABIES MATCH | A phone call that changed things for Wye
The Fiji Times
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July 3, 2025
New addition to the Fiji Water Flying Fijians, Sam Wye, received the call-up of a lifetime when head coach Mick Byrne reached out with an unexpected invitation, for him to be part of the team for their first test match against the Wallabies. The...
BUILD-UP TO FIJI vs WALLABIES MATCH | High energy
The Fiji Times
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July 3, 2025
Australia will be bringing a high level of intensity to this upcoming Test match, according to Fiji Water Flying Fijians coach Mick Byrne. As they prepare to face off in the first Test match, Byrne emphasised the importance of focusing on their...
BUILD-UP TO FIJI vs WALLABIES MATCH | Big shoes to fill for new cap
The Fiji Times
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July 3, 2025
Published in The Fiji Times on Saturday, May 13, 2000. It is quite a long haul from Welagi in Taveuni to Tokyo but for new cap Viliame Gadolo, the trip to Japan for the Epson Cup opener against the defending champions next week is just like...
Medal haul for Fiji Swimming at Mini Games
The Fiji Times
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July 3, 2025
Team Fiji’s swimmers have made a big impact at the Pacific Mini Games in Palau by collecting nine medals, including the country’s first two golds of the competition. Samuel Yalimaiwai sparked celebrations after winning the men’s 50-metre...
Team Fiji in top three
The Fiji Times
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July 3, 2025
Team Fiji has climbed to third place at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Palau with six gold, nine silver and ten bronze medals. Kelera Mudunasoko won her second gold and set another national record in the women’s 100m breaststroke. Samuel...