Fiji and NZ focus on strong security and defence cooperation, Fiji…

Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and New Zealand’s Minister for Defence Judith Collins has engaged in discussions focused on strengthening cooperation between the two nations. Discussions during the meeting also focused on ongoing and future projects …

Solomons, Fiji suffer poor air quality: UNSW study

"Exceeding the WHO Air Quality Guidelines for ambient air quality carries significant health implications. Vulnerable demographic groups, namely the elderly, women and children, are particularly at risk," Dr Hilly said.

Australia appoints Peter Roberts as High Commissioner to Fiji

“I thank outgoing High Commissioner Ewen McDonald for his contributions to advancing Australia’s interests in Fiji,” she said. Peter Roberts as Australia’s next High Commissioner to Fiji. Australia’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Penny Wong, yesterday …

Heavy Rain Alert for Fiji remains

Army hands back NASA Bar compound in Nadi to Fiji Airports

The Fiji Military Forces has handed back the NASA compound to Fiji Airports Limited. The army had moved into the compound in 1987. Known as the NASA bar, the compound was also used as a recreational hub for local residents. The handover is Fiji Airports …

Fiji records 72 new cases of COVID-19

Fiji has recorded 72 new cases of COVID-19 Wednesday, increasing the total number of cases to 50,200 and 577 deaths since the outbreak in April. Permanent secretary for Health, Dr James Fong said there have been 32 new recoveries to report since the last …

Fiji has participated in world affairs since the First World War - Rabuka

Fiji has participated in world affairs like the first World War, and the second World War, Malayan emergency peacekeeping, and Fiji will continue to play its role as a small developing economy. This has highlighted by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka as he …

Australia’s new High Commissioner to Fiji appointed

Peter Roberts is Australia’s new High Commissioner to Fiji. He will replace Ewen McDonald who is moving to Papua New Guinea. Mr Roberts is currently the Deputy Head of Mission, Australian Embassy, Tokyo. “Australia and Fiji share a deep relationship based …

Fiji election’s kingmaker party favours Australia, New Zealand as allies over China

The leader of the kingmaker party in Fiji’s election says he doesn’t support forming a security relationship with China, preferring foreign relations to be closely aligned with Australia and like-minded countries in the Pacific region. Fiji’s Social …

Fiji eyes carbon market

[ Source : Fiji Government ] A proposed framework for a voluntary carbon market is set to be tabled for government consideration, offering new opportunities for traditional forest owners, leaseholders and carbon emitters in Fiji. This framework aims to …