Fiji
ONA Coffee taps Fiji’s forests to brew economic growth
ONA Coffee has partnered with 31 farmers in the Ra Province, who have naturally growing wild coffee on their land
European Union film festival opens in Fiji with free screenings at Damodar
The fourth edition of the European Film Festival officially opened on May 16 at Damodar City cinemas in Suva, bringing a vibrant and free celebration of European cinema to local
Fiji’s tourism industry urged to embrace resilience and sustainability
A speaker at Tourism Super Week in Nadi this week has called for a shift in mindset from the traditional notion of "Duri madao," a Fijian phrase meaning businesses that start and fail quickly, to "Duri meda," which
ADB to start work on Fiji and Tonga’s request to raise bonds in their local currencies
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will now kick-start the process of due diligence to facilitate Fiji and Tonga’s request for the bank to raise local currency bonds in the Fijian dollar and
Fiji and the EU celebrate 75 years of unity on Europe Day 2025
The European Union Delegation to the Pacific celebrated the 75th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration, one of the regional agreements that eventually led to the formation of the European Union.
USS Blue Ridge arrives in Fiji for first visit since 1998
The US 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) arrived in Suva yesterday, marking the ship's first return to Fiji since 1998. Officials say the visit highlights the continuation of 7th Fleet’s deepening security
Fiji, Australia and SPC break ground on regional development facility
The Governments of Fiji and Australia, in partnership with the Pacific Community (SPC), celebrated a groundbreaking ceremony on Friday for a new regional SPC
Fiji stars nominated for HSBC SVNS 2025 Awards
Fiji’s rugby sevens future continues to shine brightly as two of its most exciting talents have earned nominations in the prestigious HSBC SVNS 2025 Awards, which will be presented at the highly anticipated SVNS World
Subject to change: Options for Fiji Electoral reform
Many senior politicians in Fiji believe that the country’s electoral system cannot be changed without simultaneously amending the 2013 Constitution. If accurate, that would be a major dilemma because amending the 2013
Digital era looms
“Not just a platform, but a movement. Not just a launch, but a promise.” That was the message at the Women in Tech Fiji
Changing times: States showcase equality initiatives
For the first time in Pacific history, Fiji hosted the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), marking a major milestone for the
Pasifika Communities University to promote local learning
Fiji's newest university, the Pasifika Communities University, opens this week with celebrations and events to mark the
Indonesia invites Fiji to conduct joint military exercise
President Prabowo Subianto has invited Fiji to conduct a joint military exercise in Indonesia as part of the bilateral defence
Fiji prepares for State visit by Tongan royals ahead of Tui Nayau installation ceremony
The King and Queen of Tonga, King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipau’u will visit Fiji to attend the chiefly installation of the Tui Nayau, Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba
Fiji’s first-ever Recreational Day celebrates senior citizens’
"Today is a step towards reducing feelings of loneliness and isolation and promoting a greater sense of belonging within our community," said Maciu Nalumisa, Minister for Housing and Local Government, as he opened
Do U.S tariffs signal an end to business as usual for Pacific
President Trump's 2025 withdrawal from the Paris Climate Treaty signaled a disregard for international commitments, potentially encouraging other nations to act with similar
Disproportionate and unfair, Fiji on 32 percent tariff imposed by Trump
Fiji's Ministry of Finance states the imposition of a 32% across the board tariff on Fijian exports into USA is disproportionate and unfair.
Fiji among big Pacific losers under Trump tariffs
Fiji and American lovers of high-end bottled water Fiji Water – stand as the big losers of US President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff play in the Pacific. In the blue continent, some of the world’s
Fiji hit with 32% US tariff under Trump’s new trade policy
Fiji will now face a 32% tariff on its exports to the US, with water exports to be hardest
Bringing CEDAW closer to the Pacific: Leaders focus on ending gender-based violence
“Achieving gender equality is not the business of governments alone. It is something that needs to be addressed by all sectors of our Pacific.” Mereseini Rakuita, Principal and Strategic Lead for Pacific