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$20m investment – 16 New Zealand businesses registered in Fiji
The Fiji Times
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July 17, 2025
NEW Zealand businesses committed to an investment pipeline of about $20million in Fiji last year, according to Investment Fiji. Investment Fiji chief executive officer (CEO) Kamal Chetty confirmed this in an interview with this newspaper, saying...
Unit to unlock climate finance
The Fiji Times
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July 18, 2025
In a move to attract carbon investment and unlock climate finance, the Environment and Climate Change Ministry will establish a Carbon Market Unit under the Department of Climate Change. Minister for Environment and Climate Change Mosese Bulitavu...
Nadroga welcomes Fiji Rugby Consultation Drive
FBC News
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July 17, 2025
Fiji Rugby’s latest round of consultations with provincial unions [Source: Fiji Rugby/Facebook] As the countdown begins for the 2025 Skipper Cup season, defending champions Nadroga are not just preparing on the field, they’re also fine-tuning...
Yasawa banks on 5-year plan to rebuild
FBC News
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July 17, 2025
[File Photo] After being relegated from the Skipper Cup last season, Yasawa Rugby Union is charting a bold course for revival, starting from the grassroots. Union president Mosese Susu says a detailed five-year development plan is now underway,...
THURSDAYS IN BLACK | Close the gaps | UN calls on Fiji to reform laws and protect women
The Fiji Times
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July 17, 2025
Fiji must urgently overhaul its laws and institutions to better protect women – especially rural, iTaukei, disabled and LGBTQI women – according to the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW). In a...
New Zealand businesses scope for deals
The Fiji Times
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July 16, 2025
MEMBERS of the New Zealand Fiji business council (NZFBC) gathered on Monday evening at Albert Park in Suva, following the launch of this year’s Fiji Business Mission. The Fiji Business Mission is an annual event organised by NZFBC with the purpose...
25 Years On, Wilson Finds A New Home - In Fiji
Scoop
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Thursday, 17 July 2025, 11:33 am Press Release: Tourism Fiji Nadi, Fiji: After 25 years, the world’s most famous volleyball, Wilson, has finally been found on the shores of Fiji. In a heartwarming tribute video titled “Wilson’s Happily Ever...
Fiji’s drug crisis now a national emergency, says Police Minister
Pacific Media Network
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Fiji’s escalating drug crisis is now a national emergency, says the Minister for Police Major General Iowane Naivalurua, as the country looks beyond its borders for help. Speaking in the Fijian Parliament yesterday, Naivalurua says illicit drug...
‘Trim fat’ later, says economist
The Fiji Times
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July 16, 2025
THE time for Government to spend is now, said ANZ international economist Kishti Sen, as Government projects a total borrowing of $1.4billion in order to finance operations, capital expenditures and debt servicing for its 2025-2026 financial year....
Tubuna defends $50K UN trip, says it advanced $25M Fiji Blue Economy project
The Fiji Times
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July 16, 2025
Assistant Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office, Sakiusa Tubuna said he made only one international trip between April 2023-April 2024 that cost the government $50,938.19. This was to the 2024 UN General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. He said he...
Over 1,000 jobs and $160 million for small business in economic plan - Kamikamica
Fijivillage
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Over 1,000 jobs and $160 million for small business in economic plan - Kamikamica The Government is taking bold steps to create jobs, support small businesses, reduce poverty, make it easier for ordinary Fijians to start businesses, and make...
Fiji Kulas lose to PNG 2-1 in OFC Women's Nations Cup semi-final
Fijivillage
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Fiji Kulas dream of reaching the OFC Women’s Nations Cup final was dashed after a hard-fought 2-1 defeat to Papua New Guinea in a tense semi-final clash. Despite a valiant effort on home soil, the Kulas couldn’t overcome an early surge by Papua...
Tuwai and Nagasau are Fiji’s flag bearers at Olympics
Pacific News Service
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World Rugby Men’s 7s player of the Decade Jerry Tuwai and Fijiana 7s captain Rusila Nagasau will be Fiji’s flag bearers at the Tokyo Olympic Games in Japan. This is yet another milestone for Fiji’s most successful 7s player Tuwai. The 2019 World...
Energy-saving ovens to boost Fiji’s food industry
FBC News
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July 16, 2025
A new partnership between Vision Commercial and global oven brand UNOX is set to benefit chefs, students and small food businesses across Fiji. UNOX, a company based in Italy and known for its smart, energy-efficient ovens, has teamed up with...
PNG women’s football team ready for OFC Nations Cup semifinal against Fiji
NBC PNG
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Team PNG during the OFC Women's Nations Cup 2025 final group stage against Cook Islands at Churchill Park, Lautoka, Fiji, last week (Image: Kirk Corrie) Papua New Guinea is geared up for a challenging encounter with Fiji when the two teams meet...
Fiji Kulas lose to PNG 2-1 in OFC Women's Nations Cup semi-final
Fijivillage
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Fiji Kulas dream of reaching the OFC Women’s Nations Cup final was dashed after a hard-fought 2-1 defeat to Papua New Guinea in a tense semi-final clash. Despite a valiant effort on home soil, the Kulas couldn’t overcome an early surge by Papua...
Consumer Council raises red flag on Livegood, and calls on financial institutions and mobile wallet service providers to be vigilant
Fijivillage
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Consumer Council raises red flag on Livegood, and calls on financial institutions and mobile wallet service providers to be vigilant The Consumer Council of Fiji confirms they have engaged with the Anti-Scam Taskforce in relation to a possible...
Zhou ready | ‘Fist of fury’ is all business for title fight
The Fiji Times
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July 16, 2025
The countdown begins for the ZEG Kings Boxing Promotion this weekend with all eyes on the highly anticipated bout between Runqi Zhou and Junior Binnu Singh. Zhou, dubbed as the ‘Fist of Fury’ will fight Singh for the WBA Oceania Super Bantam...
Artist sees bright future for Fiji’s beauty industry
FBC News
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July 15, 2025
Local makeup artist Leshni Devi is optimistic about the future of Fiji’s beauty industry, as more young people pursue formal training and certification to develop their skills and follow their passion. Devi, who has worked in the beauty sector for...
New markets planned to boost local economies
FBC News
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July 15, 2025
[Source: suvacity.org] The Ministry of Local Government will construct new municipal markets in Nakasi, Levuka, and Savusavu in the new financial year. Speaking in Parliament, Minister Maciu Nalumisa said the initiative aims to drive economic...