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Fiji's Supreme Court hears case on amending 2013 Constitution
RNZ
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August 18, 2025
Fiji's 2013 Constitution Photo: RNZ Pacific / Kelvin Anthony Fiji's highest court began hearing a constitutional case on Monday, brought by the Fijian government regarding making amendments to the 2013 Constitution. The government is specifically...
Government targets Rotuma for smart island initiative
The Fiji Times
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August 18, 2025
THE government is pursuing the Rotuma Smart Island Project as part of the ITU Smart Islands Programme, said Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Communications Manoa Kamikamica. He confirmed this while delivering his speech at the...
“This is an attack on the rule of law”, FLP lawyer tells Supreme Court
The Fiji Times
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August 18, 2025
Fiji Labour Party lawyer Jagath Karunaratne has delivered a strong warning to the Supreme Court, accusing the State of trying to weaken constitutional protections in a way that would shift Fiji backward, from “the rule of law to the rule of man.”...
FLP lawyer flags legal dilemma in constitutional reference case
The Fiji Times
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August 18, 2025
A legal dilemma lies at the heart of the ongoing constitutional reference before the Supreme Court, Fiji Labour Party lawyer Jagath Karunaratne told the court during oral submissions this morning. Appearing on behalf of the FLP, Mr Karunaratne...
4 Fijian swimmers to compete at World Aquatics Junior Swimming Championship in Romania
Fijivillage
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4 Fijian swimmers to compete at World Aquatics Junior Swimming Championship in Romania Four swimmers will proudly represent Fiji at the World Aquatics Junior Swimming Championship in Otopeni, Romania, starting later today. The competitors are...
Supreme Court has jurisdiction to address 1997 constitution validity – Unity Fiji lawyer
The Fiji Times
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August 18, 2025
Unity Fiji lawyer Naomi Raikaci told the Supreme Court today that it has the clear jurisdiction to determine whether the 1997 Constitution remains legally valid, as well as to interpret the amendment provisions of the current 2013 Constitution....
LAGI 2025 Fiji Highlights Participatory Design in Renewable Infrastructure
ArchDaily
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August 18, 2025
Ligavatuvuce (Hands that Offer and Uplift). Image © Young Kang Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or https://www.archdaily.com/1033206/lagi-2025-fiji-highlights-participatory-design-in-renewable-infrastructure The Land Art...
Call for legal shield for Fiji National Provident Fund in review hearing
Asia Pacific Report
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August 18, 2025
By Elena Vucukula in Suva The main problem in for Fiji retirement is that there is no law to protect the Fiji National Provident Fund, claims a leading trade unionist. Fiji Trades Union Congress national executive board member and National Union...
Fiji announces 2026 tourism talks, eyes sustainable and authentic experiences
Pacific Media Network
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Fiji has announced that its Tourism Exchange (FTE) will return next year to unite the global travel trade, media, and local tour operators from the Pacific region. Scheduled for 27 and 28 March, the event aims to create valuable business...
Parliament authorises Speaker to sign Pacific Inter-Parliamentary assembly statutes
The Islandsun
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August 18, 2025
BY NED GAGAHE Parliament has formally authorised the Speaker of the National Parliament to act as a signatory to the draft Statutes of the Pacific Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (PIPA), a move hailed as a significant step in strengthening regional...
Fiji announces tourism forum
Islands Business
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August 18, 2025
RESEARCH reveals a deeper complexity in Fiji’s Social Fabric, challenging the myth of a simple racial divide. Presenting her Master’s Research on “Social cohesion or ‘myth of oneness’?”, a seminar series hosted at the University of the South...
Flying Fijians start PNC camp
FBC News
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August 18, 2025
[Photo Credit: Fiji Rugby/ Facebook] The Flying Fijians have officially started their camp ahead of the 2025 Pacific Nations Cup. Their campaign will begin with a crucial encounter against Tonga next Saturday in Suva at 3pm before they travel to...
Gerardo names Fiji futsal provisional squad
FBC News
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August 18, 2025
[Source: Fiji Football Association/ Facebook] National futsal head coach José Gerardo wants disciplined players who have a heart for futsal and Fiji. He made the comments after naming a 16-member provisional squad for the upcoming OFC Futsal Men’s...
Fiji Rugby teams up with RNK Group Hong Kong as official Tours Partner
Fijivillage
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RNK Group Australia company has partnered with Fiji Rakavi Football Union Limited as the Official Tours Partner of Fiji Rugby. The agreement was formally signed on Friday, in Hong Kong by Fiji Rugby’s Acting CEO Koli Sewabu and Commercial Director...
Fiji promotes eco-tourism
The Fiji Times
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August 18, 2025
Fiji marked a historic milestone by hosting the recent Global Sustainable Tourism Conference (GSTC) 2025 in Nadi. The international event, held in the Pacific for the first time, brought together more than 350 delegates from over 30 countries....
Call for legal shield
The Fiji Times
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August 18, 2025
THE main problem in this country is that we do not have any law to protect the Fiji National Provident Fund, claims Fiji Trades Union Congress national executive board member and National Union of Hospitality Catering and Tourism Industries...
Government considers Facebook, YouTube restrictions
FBC News
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August 17, 2025
Fiji is exploring tighter regulation of social media amid rising concerns over misinformation and online harm. Communications Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Manoa Kamikamica said the government was studying Australia’s and Malaysia’s...
USP hosts Annual Fiji Psychological Society Conference
Fijivillage
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The annual Fiji Psychological Society conference, themed Anchored in Culture, Growing in Connection, was held today at the University of the South Pacific’s Laucala Campus, bringing together psychologists, educators, and researchers. The one-day...
Awareness programme launched to tackle Fiji’s growing social challenges, including HIV and substance abuse
Fijivillage
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Awareness programme launched to tackle Fiji’s growing social challenges, including HIV and substance abuse Fiji is facing a rising wave of social challenges — ranging from HIV/AIDS, drug and substance abuse, homelessness, violence against women,...
PNG to strengthen ties with Fiji
The Fiji Times
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August 18, 2025
THE Pacific’s biggest market by population and landmass size is reaching out to Fiji to strengthen business ties. Papua New Guinea, a market of approximately 10 million people and untold riches in minerals, oil, gas, agriculture, cultural...