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Fiji Launches Farm to Fork (F2F) Initiative to Promote Sustainable Food Practices
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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July 11, 2024
In a significant move to promote sustainable food practices, the Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation, supported by the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways, the Ministry...
Pacific Leaders Elevate Skills to Tackle Sea and Human Security Issues in Indo-Pacific from Fiji Regional Workshop
UN International Training and Research Center
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October 10, 2024
The closing ceremony marked the culmination of the Nadi regional workshop and the second phase of the “The Leaders for a Free and Open Indo-Pacific: Sea and Human Security” training programme. Mr. Isami Takada, Counsellor and Deputy Chief of...
ADB Supports Digitalization and Financial Inclusion in Fiji
Asian Development Bank
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October 7, 2024
SUVA, FIJI (4 October 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will partner with the Reserve Bank of Fiji to support the development and implementation of a national ID and electronic Know Your Customer (eKYC) program, designed to boost access to...
ADB Supports Renewable Energy Transition in Fiji through PPPs
Asian Development Bank
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October 1, 2024
SUVA, FIJI (1 October 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has been appointed as transaction advisor to Energy Fiji Limited (EFL) to support Fiji’s renewable energy goals. Fiji’s National Energy Policy, 2023–2030, aims to facilitate investment...
UNITAR Regional Workshop in Fiji Kicks Off for Pacific Leaders to Enhance Skills on Sea and Human Security
UN International Training and Research Center
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October 1, 2024
1 October 2024, Nadi, Fiji – On 1 October 2024, The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) welcomed over 70 participants from government institutions, NGOs, and the private sector from 8 Pacific small island countries to the...
Deputy Under Secretary Farrell to Travel to Australia, Fiji, Palau, and Papua New Guinea to Promote Inclusive Economic Growth
International Trade Administration - Washington D.C.
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September 30, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, September 30, 2024 Contact: Office of Public Affairs Email: publicaffairs@trade.gov Phone: 202-482-3809 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Deputy Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade Diane Farrell will travel to...
ADB Launches Country Partnership Strategy for Fiji for 2024-2028
Asian Development Bank
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September 24, 2024
MANILA, PHILIPPINES (24 September 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has launched a new country partnership strategy (CPS) with Fiji for 2024–2028, which will support Fiji’s resilience to economic and climate-related shocks. “This new CPS...
SPREP GIS training programme build Fiji’s capacity for natural resource management and conservation
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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September 4, 2024
26 August 2024 - An intensive five-day training programme on “Empowering Natural Resource Management and Conservation through Spatial Technologies” concluded on 24th August at the Pearl Resort in Pacific Harbour in Fiji with participants...
News Release – DOH Confirms Ninth Travel-Related Dengue Virus Case of 2025
Governor of State of Hawaii
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June 28, 2025
STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH KA ʻOIHANA OLAKINO KENNETH FINK DIRECTOR KA LUNA HOʻOKELE DOH REPORTS NINTH TRAVEL-RELATED DENGUE VIRUS CASE OF 2025 25-073 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE...
News Release – DOH Confirms Ninth Travel-Related Dengue Virus Case of 2025
Governor of State of Hawaii
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June 28, 2025
STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH KA ʻOIHANA OLAKINO KENNETH FINK DIRECTOR KA LUNA HOʻOKELE DOH REPORTS NINTH TRAVEL-RELATED DENGUE VIRUS CASE OF 2025 25-073 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE...
DOH Reports Ninth Travel-Related Dengue Virus Case of 2025
Hawaii State Department of Health
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June 28, 2025
Posted on Jun 27, 2025 in Newsroom HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed a new travel-related case of dengue virus on Oʻahu, bringing the total number of cases reported in Hawai‘i in 2025 to nine (eight on Oʻahu, one on...
PS Dr Rodie attends ADB Project Implementation Seminar in Nadi, Fiji
Solomon Islands Government
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August 11, 2024
PS Dr Rodie attends ADB Project Implementation Seminar in Nadi, Fiji Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) Dr Franco Rodie was among senior officials from the government ministries in the pacific...
Wellness Without Borders: World Wellness Weekend Returns to Inspire the Globe
EIN Presswire
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June 27, 2025
SAVE THE DATE: September 19–21, World Wellness Weekend 2025 Uniting 160 Countries Through Vitality, Serenity & Solidarity LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, June 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- World Wellness Weekend (WWW), an international non-profit...
ADB, Japan, Fiji Commission New Facilities at Fiji International Airport
Asian Development Bank
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August 8, 2024
NADI, FIJI (8 August 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today joined the governments of Fiji and Japan in a commissioning ceremony for various terminal facilities to help Fiji boost the capacity and resilience of its airport operations....
Primary school students contribute to Fiji’s goal of planting 30 million trees
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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August 2, 2024
26 July 2024, Suva Fiji - More than thirty students of Ro Delainamako Primary School can hold their heads high with great sense of pride having contributed to Fiji’s goal of planting 30 million trees in 15 years. Year 7 and Year 8 students of the...
ADB, Fiji Sign $70 Million Loan for Climate Resilience and Sustainable Growth
Asian Development Bank
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August 1, 2024
SUVA, FIJI (1 August 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Fiji have signed a $70 million loan agreement to support Fiji in building resilience against disasters and to help spur sustainable growth in the country. Fiji’s...
JOINT PRESS STATEMENT – PRF and SRWMA Convene Inaugural Grassroots Pacific Recyclers Meeting in Fiji
Government of Samoa
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August 1, 2024
1 Aug 2024: Pacific Recycling Foundation (PRF) and Samoa Recycling and Waste Management Association (SRWMA) are thrilled to announce the Inaugural Pacific Recyclers Meeting, set to take place at the Tanoa International Hotel in Nadi, Fiji, from...
Rosie Travel Group Unveils Fiji’s First Fleet of Electric Tourist Vehicles
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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July 11, 2024
In a landmark move for Fiji’s tourism industry, the locally owned Rosie Travel Group has launched the nation’s first fleet of electric tourist passenger vehicles. In February, this Nadi-based tourism icon introduced Fiji’s first-ever fully...
The 7th South Pacific Tourism Exchange: Fiji’s Support towards Regional Tourism
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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July 11, 2024
In a remarkable display of regional collaboration, Fiji’s Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation (MTCA) and the Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) successfully hosted the 7th South Pacific Tourism Exchange (SPTE) on May 4-5, 2024 in Nadi, Fiji....
SA more globally connected than ever as Indonesia AirAsia touches down
Premier of South Australia
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June 25, 2025
More international airlines are flying into South Australia than ever before, and the world’s connection to South Australia continues to strengthen with Indonesia AirAsia’s first direct flight to Adelaide touching down today. The direct route...