Fiji launches climate insurance cover for MSMEs
FIJI has launched a new parametric insurance product to help micro, small and medium enterprises recover faster from climate-related disasters.
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Germany’s new ambassador pledges stronger ties with Fiji and the Pacific
GERMANY has reaffirmed its commitment to Fiji and the wider Pacific with new Ambassador, Nicole Menzenbach, pledging to strengthen cooperation on climate action, education, trade and community development.
US Congressional leaders introduce resolution to celebrate 55 years of ties with Fiji
PACIFIC leaders in Congress have introduced a resolution to mark 55 years of diplomatic ties with Fiji while reaffirming the United States’ long-term commitment to regional security and environmental cooperation.
AIIB-World Bank provide $230 million budget support for Fiji
THE Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has approved $USD80 million in sovereign-backed financing for Fiji, joining the World Bank in a package worth $USD230 million.
Fiji receives Cook Islands’ new high commissioner
COOK Islands High Commissioner Michael Henry presented his credentials to Fiji President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu - a posting both governments say aims to deepen a growing Pacific partnership.
Fiji’s exports to US unaffected by new tariffs
FIJI'S exports to the United States were not affected by Washington's latest tariff
FCC urges responsible Christian witness in schools
THE Fiji Council of Churches has called for Christian teaching in schools to be conducted responsibly, following public concern over a recent religious session held at a school.
Waratahs wins Super W season
AFTER a successful season, the Fijian Drua women were forced to dig deep as they succumbed to relentless pressure from the NSW Waratahs in the final at the Four R Stadium in Ba.
Shangri-La Yanuca Island, Fiji Retains Status as Fiji’s Only ISO 22000:2018-Certified Resort
Shangri-La Yanuca Island, Fiji has successfully achieved recertification for its Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP)
Bringing light and growth to the Islands
Across the vast blue Pacific, true friendship is defined by shared values and mutual support. For the past eight
Dead men fishing
SOMEWHERE between the ocean and our plates, the men who make the global seafood industry possible work the vessels
2006 Militarisation left Fiji’s civil service fearful and broken
FIJI’S 2006 military takeover did more than topple a government.
Fiji’s drug crisis forces new rehab push
FIJI'S Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka officially opened the Salvation Army’s new Drug and Alcohol Recovery Programme facility as part of the country’s wider fight against a worsening crisis.
Fiji and New Zealand renew Duavata Partnership
FIJI and New Zealand have renewed the Duavata Partnership for a further five years.
European film festival returns with focus on culture and connection
THE European Union has officially launched the 5th European Film Festival in Fiji, bringing eight acclaimed European films to audiences across Suva, Pacific Harbour, Lautoka and Labasa.
Drua secure Super W final at home
THE Fijian Drua women thrashed the Queensland Reds 31–5 at the Churchill Park in Lautoka to guarantee their spot in the 2026 Super W Grand Final.
PACNEWS SPORTS, 17 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — McDowall to lead much-changed Scotland as Vakatawa makes Fiji debut2. RUGBY — Flying Fijians Coach vows to make changes3. RUGBY — Fiji Drua coach wary of Reds tactic4.
Social media has become a courtroom battleground, Fiji DPP says
FIJI’S Acting Director of Public Prosecutions, Nancy Tikoisuva, has warned that the country’s laws are racing to catch up with a digital world where phones, smart devices, metadata, and artificial intelligence can
EU Film Festival expands with first outdoor screening in Fiji
THE fifth European Film Festival in Fiji will introduce its first-ever outdoor cinema screening this year, as organisers seek to bring European culture to more communities across the
PACNEWS THREE, Friday 10 July 2026
In this bulletin: 1. NEW|CALE — Pro-France Virginie Ruffenach elected New Caledonia Congress president2. PACIFIC — NZ must consider cost of joining Pacific defence alliance3. FIJI — Former coup leader
PACNEWS SPORTS, 08 JULY 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY LEAGUE — Rugby League World Cup 2026: 100 Days to Go2. RUGBY — Vakatawa close to making Test comeback with Fiji3. RUGBY — FRU chairman demands accountability4. RUGBY —
VITI Reggae Festival unveils 2026 lineup, launches talent search for indigenous artists
THE VITI Reggae Festival at Prince Charles Park in Nadi from October 8–10 will boast a regional lineup headlined by South African reggae star TK Dube, son of the legendary Lucky
FEO rejects voter register misinformation
FIJI’S elections office has reassured the public that the country’s electoral processes, including the National Register of Voters, are administered in strict accordance with the law.
