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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...

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...

FIJI Water Joins the Fashion Trust U.S. Awards Through Exclusive Partnership and Designer Collaboration
LOS ANGELES, April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tonight, FIJI® Water, America’s No. 1 premium imported bottled water, has proudly partnered with Fashion Trust U.S. to support the next generation of design talent in an unforgettable night of...

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...

SFESA AND FIJI NATIONAL FIRE AUTHORITY SIGN HISTORIC MOU TO STRENGTHEN PACIFIC EMERGENCY RESPONSE
[PRESS RELEASE 07 April 2025] – Marking a major milestone for regional cooperation and resilience, the Samoa Fire and Emergency Services Authority (SFESA) and the National Fire Authority (NFA) of Fiji have officially signed a Memorandum of...

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...

The Wonderful Company Opens Application Window to Apply for $1 Million in Central Valley Community Grants
LOS ANGELES, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Wonderful Company, one of the most philanthropic companies in the United States, is pleased to announce that its $1 million Wonderful Central Valley Community Grants application period is now...

Health and Finance Officials attend Health Systems Flagship Course in Fiji
Health and Finance Officials attend Health Systems Flagship Course in Fiji For the first time, senior officials from both the Ministry of Health and Medical […]

ADB, Fiji Sign Landmark Agreement for Urban Waste Management
SUVA, FIJI (5 February 2025) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a Transaction Advisory Services Agreement with Fiji’s Ministry of Local Government (MLG) to support the development of a new sanitary landfill and the rehabilitation of four...

Visitor Arrivals and Expenditures Increased in May 2025
Posted on Jun 30, 2025 in News For Immediate Release: June 30, 2025 HONOLULU—According to preliminary statistics from the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), total visitor arrivals and total visitor spending in May...

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...

ADB, Merchant Finance Sign Agreement to Support Inclusive Finance in Fiji
MANILA, PHILIPPINES (9 December 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Merchant Finance Pte Limited (MFL) have signed loan and grant agreements to boost access to finance for women-owned and led small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in...

Innovative Infrastructure: Fiji’s Path to a Climate Resilient Transport Network
The Fiji Critical Bridges Resilience Project aims to enhance the resilience and safety of Fiji's transport network, particularly on Viti Levu, the main island. Fiji, an archipelago of over 330 islands, faces challenges in providing services to its...

ADB Approves $199.5 Million Project to Improve Domestic Connectivity in Fiji
MANILA, PHILIPPINES (28 November 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a $199.5 million project that will replace critical bridges on Fiji’s main island to improve domestic transport connectivity. The Critical Bridges Resilience...

Hon. Choylin Yim Douglas, Minister for Culture and Tourism, Officially Opens Newly Renovated SPTO Reception Area in Suva, Fiji
Hon. Choylin Yim Douglas, Minister for Culture and Tourism, Officially Opens Newly Renovated SPTO Reception Area in Suva, Fiji Suva, Fiji – 12th November 2024: […]

Fiji’s Decade-Long Commitment to Sustainable Tourism Development
On June 19th, Fiji took a significant step towards a sustainable tourism future by launching its National Sustainable Tourism Framework, a 10-year strategic plan designed to guide the sustainable development of the country’s tourism sector. This...