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FEATURE | Constitutional roadblock, Fiji’s electoral reform myth, laid bare
The Fiji Times
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July 26, 2025
FIJIANS are currently experiencing an expensive and ill-considered Electoral Reform Commission process right on the heels of over $2 million already spent on the COI Inquiry. While the idea of electoral reform is not inherently flawed, as most...
Fiji Red Cross Leads Youth in Peace & Climate Action
The Jet
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July 22, 2025
Fiji Red Cross, 21 Youth Build 120-Metre ‘Living Seawall’ with 100 Mangroves on Tavua Coast TAVUA, Fiji – 13 July 2025 – At dawn on 12 July, the Fiji Red Cross Society (FRCS) Tavua Branch joined forces with HWPL Global 11, the International Peace...
'Act East Policy': India Sends Humanitarian Assistance Of 5 MT Black-Eyed Cowpea Seeds To Fiji
MENAFN
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July 26, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) The Central government, as part of its crucial 'Act East Policy', has sent humanitarian assistance of five metric tonnes of Black-eyed Cowpea Seeds to Fiji to assist the country in boosting its agricultural...
ICJ ruling a victory for children, says Save the Children Fiji
The Fiji Times
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July 26, 2025
Save the Children Fiji has welcomed the landmark decision by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) that has ruled that governments worldwide have legal obligations to intensify climate action, not only under environmental law but also under...
Fiji Airways adds on-demand dining and new menus in business class
Business Traveller
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July 23, 2025
Oneworld member Fiji Airways is introducing a series of new onboard experiences beginning with a new ‘Pacific Rim’ inspired menu, now available on select flights. Leading this transformation is a new dine-on-demand concept in business class,...
Fiji Airline’s new freshly finished & plated onboard fine dining
Hospitality Business
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July 23, 2025
New Zealand’s love affair with the tropical paradise of Fiji has taken a new leap forward with Fiji Airways introducing a series of new onboard experiences, beginning with a vibrant Pacific Rim inspired menu, on selected flights. This signals a...
Fiji bans HCFC-loaded equipment from August, major step for ozone protection
The Fiji Times
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July 22, 2025
The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change has announced a complete ban on the importation, exportation, and manufacture of equipment pre-charged with Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), effective August 1, 2025. The decision is aligned with...
Fiji and NZ launch solar sea patrol drive
The Fiji Times
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July 22, 2025
TWO uncrewed surface vessels, each worth about $2million, have been officially deployed to Fiji marking a historic milestone in Pacific maritime cooperation between Fiji and New Zealand. The solar-wind-and wave-powered 7.4-metre vessels are...
ICJ: What the world court’s landmark opinion means for climate change
Carbon Brief
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July 25, 2025
The highest court of the UN has issued a landmark “advisory opinion” stating that nations can be held legally accountable for their greenhouse-gas emissions. Recognising the “urgent and existential threat” facing the world, the International Court...
Fiji to Host Historic International Men’s Netball Tournament
FBC News
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July 22, 2025
[Photo Credit: Reuters] Fiji Men’s Netball will be making history next month when they host an international men’s netball tournament in Suva next month. The event will feature teams from Aotearoa and Tonga, alongside Fiji’s own national squads....
Fiji Meteorological Service and DATEC Fiji Fortify National Preparedness
The Fiji Times
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July 22, 2025
The Fiji Meteorological Service (FMS) has launched a state-of-the-art disaster recovery infrastructure in partnership with Datec (Fiji) Pte Ltd, significantly boosting the country’s ability to deliver uninterrupted weather services during extreme...
Fiji Airways unveils new Pacific Rim-inspired menu and onboard dining for Business Class
Travel Weekly
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July 22, 2025
Fiji Airways has unveiled a series of new onboard experiences beginning with a Pacific Rim-inspired menu on select flights. Leading this transformation is the new Dine on Demand concept in Business Class, launching on select long-haul flights – a...
Fiji and NZ reaffirm defence ties with historic deployment of $3m uncrewed vessel
Fijivillage
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Fiji and NZ reaffirm defence ties with historic deployment of $3m uncrewed vessel Fiji and New Zealand have marked a significant milestone in their defence partnership with the historic deployment of two uncrewed surface vessels, known as blue...
Fiji appointed Vice-President of International Seabed Authority Assembly
The Fiji Times
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July 21, 2025
Fiji has been appointed Vice-President of the 30th Session of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) Assembly, currently taking place in Kingston, Jamaica from July 21–25. Permanent Secretary for Lands and Mineral Resources, Paula Cirikiyasawa,...
Fiji Airways Unveils New Pacific Rim Menu and On-Demand Dining for Business Class Travellers
The Laotian Times
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July 21, 2025
Airline raises the bar on inflight experience with premium locally inspired dishes and a refreshed economy cabin service NADI, Fiji, July 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Fiji Airways is introducing a series of new onboard experiences beginning with a...
Youth voices on climate
FBC News
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July 25, 2025
[Photo Credit: Supplied] To give young people a platform to share their personal experiences with climate change, the Asia-Pacific Applied Economics Association is launching a national essay competition for secondary school students in Fiji. The...
Fijian media unite for historic Northern Town Hall this week with the public, PM, Deputy PM and other ministers
Fijivillage
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Fijian media unite for historic Northern Town Hall this week with the public, PM, Deputy PM and other ministers In an unprecedented display of media solidarity and collaboration, Fiji's major media organisations are uniting for the first time to...
Tropik Wood renews partnership with Fijian Drua for three more years
Fijivillage
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Tropik Wood Industries Limited has renewed its sponsorship of the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua for another three years, reinforcing its commitment to local communities, sustainability, and Fijian rugby. Tropik Wood, a wholly owned subsidiary of Fiji...
Pacific youth hail ICJ’s landmark climate ruling as a ‘lifeline’ for Island nations
Island Times
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July 25, 2025
By Sanjeshni Kumar THE HAGUE/SUVA (PASIFIKA ENVIRONEWS/PACNEWS) — The Pacific youth who initiated the historic push to take climate change to the world’s highest court have hailed the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) advisory opinion as a...
Former A-G: ICJ opens door to climate claims
The Fiji Times
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July 25, 2025
“THIS could open a floodgate for restitution, restoration and even money!” That’s the warning from former attorney-general Graham Leung following a landmark advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice (ICJ), which affirms that states...