Fiji declares HIV emergency
FIJI’S national HIV emergency is one of the sharpest increases in new infections globally. The emergency was declared two years after
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Minimum wage concern for Fiji employers
THE Fiji Council of Employers Federation wants the government to strengthen wage setting frameworks. This call comes in the wake
PACNEWS SPORTS, 18 SEPTEMBER 2026
In this bulletin: 1. NETBALL — Samoa, Tonga qualify for Netball World Cup Sydney 20272. RUGBY — Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2026 finals preview3. RUGBY — Six changes for Flying Fijians in PNC
PACNEWS ONE, 18 SEPTEMBER 2026
In this bulletin: 1. PACIFIC — Pacific AI creator says AI must know when to stop2. FIJI — Proposed Fiji Constitution timeline risks electoral crisis: CDD3. FIJI — Don’t rush Fiji constitutional
Fiji chefs strike gold at Australian culinary challenge
FIJIAN chefs Isireli David Chong and Filipe Miramira have won gold at the Australian Culinary Federation Restaurant Challenge in
Fiji’s tourism industry comes together for Industry Day 2026
FIJI'S tourism industry is shifting its focus from record visitor numbers to creating greater economic value,
Solo Mara appointed Foreign Affairs permanent secretary
SOLO Mara has been appointed Permanent Secretary for Fiji’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade after completing the
PACNEWS SPORTS, 14 SEPTEMBER 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup 2026: Fiji and Japan seal final spots2. RUGBY — Historic first for Fijiana as Hong Kong China complete Brazil comeback and the Netherlands
Fiji Olympian joins US coaching event
FIJI Olympian Venice Traill will travel to the United States next week to undertake the next stages of an International
PACNEWS SPORTS, 11 SEPTEMBER 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY — Fiji chase third straight Pacific Nations Cup title2. RUGBY — Seruvakula names young Flying Fijians squad for PNC3. RUGBY — Canada plans to frustrate Flying Fijians4.
PALM workers honored for service, strengthening Fiji–Australia ties
FIJIAN workers who helped rescue residents and distribute emergency supplies during the devastating 2022 Lismore floods in
Fiji reports on increased influenza activity across Fiji
FIJI is reporting a marked rise in influenza-like illnesses and acute respiratory infections in the past three
Fiji and UAE to explore new trade and investment opportunities
FIJI will welcome United Arab Emirates (UAE) Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Dr Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi on an official visit this week, with discussions expected to focus on trade and investment, climate
PACNEWS SPORTS, Thursday 3 September 2026
In this bulletin: 1. FOOTBALL — New Zealand and Fiji open Group B with big victories2. RUGBY — O’Connor eyes Wallabies return after Force move3. RUGBY — Force squad locked in for upcoming Super
Fiji formally joins landmark Pacific Rugby League Partnership
FIJI has joined the Pacific Rugby League Partnership, with Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and Fiji Minister for Youth and Sports Jese Saukuru signing the Statement of Intent in Parliament
PACNEWS SPORTS, 18 AUGUST 2026
In this bulletin: 1. RUGBY LEAGUE — Fiji formally joins landmark Pacific Rugby League Partnership2. RUGBY LEAGUE — Young players are key to ARLC’s long term plans in Fiji3. RUGBY LEAGUE
Law student challenges Fiji’s HIV approach
FIJI’S youth have been challenged to take a greater part in the national HIV epidemic.
Fiji urged to strengthen cyber defences as AI-driven threats rise
FIJI is facing a rapidly evolving cybersecurity threat landscape, with cybercriminals increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) to launch attacks at greater speed and scale, a regional cybersecurity expert has
Fiji targets major expansion of digital economy
FIJI is targeting 40,000 new information and communications technology (ICT) jobs over the next five years as the Government accelerates its digital transformation and strengthens national
Taylor calls for Pacific leadership grounded in culture and collective action
FORMER Pacific Islands Forum secretary general Dame Meg Taylor has called for Pacific leadership to be grounded in the region’s own philosophies, relationships and cultural values rather than borrowed models.
Fiji and Korea strengthen strategic
FIJI and the Republic of Korea are looking to strengthen their strategic partnership, with discussions focusing on energy security, technology, maritime development and economic cooperation.
Pacific ministers turn unity into test of action ahead of Palau summit
FOR Pacific foreign ministers, unity is no longer just a diplomatic slogan — it is becoming the region’s test of survival in a crowded, uncertain and increasingly contested world.
Taveuni’s Forests – Home to Endemic Ants
In the upland forests of Vanua Levu and Taveuni in Fiji, a remarkable and largely unknown form of agriculture has been unfolding
