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India and Fiji to establish new center for climate change, coastal and ocean management

The new climate change, coastal and ocean management center to be established by the Government of India and USP is expected to serve as a hub for research and development for Pacific Island countries.

This historic court decision will potentially stop illegal denying of medical claims by insurers

Judgement has established that outdated medical definitions are a breach of the law regardless of the code,

Can a truth and reconciliation commission help solve race debates in Fiji?

The Fijian community including the Fijian Diaspora must ensure that racial grievance, of any form and by any community, is allowed to be communicated, debated, and addressed within a multiracial governance framework.

Is China out to spy on us through drones and other technology?

DJI joins a growing list of Chinese technology producers spurring anxiety in Australia and among allies.

NZ’s budget used a ‘gender lens’ for the first time – the result was a win for women

Fifteen agencies, supported by the Ministry for Women, used a gender budgeting toolkit to undertake this work.

Pacific media under increased pressure from national politics and superpower contest

While Fiji has repealed its media act, its imprint, though, can still be felt in the region.

Students want universities to teach them how to use AI in education

Students recognised that ChatGPT was helpful for summarising, brainstorming, explaining and suggesting.

Are consulting firms loyal to profit, not the public?

The extensive use of consultants and contractors in recent years has sometimes blurred the boundaries between them and the public servants with whom they work.

Program to plant 20 million trees prioritised cost-saving over gains for nature, research finds

The program aimed to improve native vegetation, support a richness of plant and animal species and reduce greenhouse gases.

How did abuse get baked into the restaurant industry?

Numerous articles and chef memoirs dating as far back as the late 1800s have detailed everyday forms of abuse in restaurants.

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Unauthorised Indian migration agent jailed after Australia study visa fraud involving fake university documents

The accused allegedly assured the complainant that the visa would be arranged within 90 days and collected nearly AUD 34,000 in instalments.

New state-of-the-art cardiac cath lab brings lifesaving care closer for Pacific children

The facility was officially opened by President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu at the Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Hospital in Suva, strengthening the country’s ability to diagnose and treat complex cardiac conditions locally.

“Peace always worth fighting for”: Prime Minister and Opposition Leader pay Anzac Day tributes

“What their legacy proves to us is that even when peace seems elusive, it is always worth fighting for.”
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