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Fiji Ramps Up Efforts to Handle Abandoned Ships

(MENAFN) The Fijian government is intensifying its crackdown on abandoned ships that threaten both marine ecosystems and safe navigation in its territorial waters. Citing the growing number of hazardous derelict vessels, a broadcasting agency...

Remarks by Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan at the Launch of the OceanX-NUS Deep Sea Research Expedition, 4 October 2025

Ray and Barbara, and Mark Dalio, Professor Tan Eng Chye, Vice-Chancellor of the National University of Singapore (NUS), Dr. Vincent Pieribone, Distinguished guests, Ladies and gentlemen, If you forget everything I say today, I just want to leave...

India, Fiji Seal Agreements on Health, Trade, Migration

(MENAFN) India and Fiji formalized a series of wide-ranging cooperation agreements on Monday as part of Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka’s official visit to New Delhi, according to a statement from India’s Ministry of External Affairs....

Small islands face outsized climate impacts and require US$12 billion a year in climate finance to cope

Rotterdam, Oct. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) today launched State and Trends in Adaptation 2025: Small Island Developing States (SIDS), the most comprehensive assessment to date of climate risks,...

Fiji Plans Embedding Digital Literacy in Schools

(MENAFN) In reaction to the increasing incidents of virtual abuse, Fiji’s Online Safety Commission (OSC) is intensifying its efforts to incorporate digital literacy instruction into the nation's educational curriculum. Commissioner Filipe Batiwale...

Itron and Fiji Water Utility Collaborate on First Smart Metering Deployment in the Fiji Islands

LIBERTY LAKE, Wash., Aug. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ: ITRI), which is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water, and Itron technology partner, Pacific Technologies, are working together with...

Fiji Beachfront Freehold Land: 168 Acres in Prime Location Ideal for Luxury Tourism Now Available

168 acres of rare freehold beachfront land, now available . On Rovodrau Bay in the heart of the Pacific Harbour region with 1.3 kilometers of white sandy beach PACIFIC HARBOUR, FIJI, July 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bayshore Real Estate...

Vodafone Fiji Relaunches Pacific Island TopUp in Partnership with Elemt Technologies

CHESTERBROOK, PA, UNITED STATES, August 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vodafone Fiji has officially relaunched its Pacific Island TopUp (PITU) platform, through a strategic partnership with Elemt Technologies, marking a major step forward in...

FIJI Water Celebrates Summer with New Campaign and Introduction of 700mL

LOS ANGELES, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FIJI® Water, America’s No. 1 premium imported bottled water, is celebrating summer with the debut of a new campaign spotlighting its iconic source story, the introduction of a 700mL bottle, and a...

Strong Earthquake Rattles South of Fiji Islands

(MENAFN) A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.6 struck south of the Fiji Islands at 17:53 GMT on Tuesday, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). The quake originated deep underground, with its epicenter located 575 kilometers (357...

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...

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,...

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...

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...