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Fiji celebrates Hindi and Tamil with run for unity and wellbeing

Fiji’s Assistant Minister for Health and Medical Services, Penioni Koliniwai Ravunawa, attended as chief guest, joining India’s High Commissioner to Fiji, Suneet Mehta, and scores of early morning participants from across the community.

Pacific nations face growing sea threats, Fiji Navy chief tells world’s largest maritime forum in India

Commodore Natuva featured as a panel speaker at the Maritime Seminar, where he outlined Fiji’s perspective on the growing risks posed by non-traditional maritime threats.

Why trusted public broadcasters matter more than ever in the Indo-Pacific

A UK government study in Fiji, Samoa and Solomon Islands found that 85% of online users believe false information on social media is shaping opinions on elections and disaster response.

India’s cowpea seed support leads to Fiji farmers’ global export success

The seeds were dispatched in July 2025 under India’s Act East Policy as part of humanitarian and development assistance to Pacific Island nations.

Fiji’s former Deputy PM warns against ‘predatory multilateralism’, calls for Pacific unity

Speaking at the 4th Global Council for Political Renewal Conference in South Africa this week, Prof. Prasad represented Fiji’s Parliament and highlighted the growing geopolitical tensions shaping the modern world.

‘Fearless and dedicated’: Colleagues remember promising young Fijian journalist Jone Mary Salusalu

A former student of the University of the South Pacific (USP) journalism programme, Salusalu, 24, passed away on Friday last week.

Former Fiji Prime Minister and ex-police chief charged with alleged mutiny

Bainimarama’s lawyer, Gul Fatima, declined to comment to media on the specifics of the charges.

Fiji’s Ailava Samuels crowned Miss Pacific Islands 2026 after inspiring cyberbullying comeback

Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka congratulated Samuels on behalf of the Fijian government, praising her grace, courage, and ability to turn challenges into inspiration.

Australian horticulture expert shows how sustainable farming can revive Fiji’s cocoa sector

Following Tropical Cyclone Yasa and Tropical Cyclone Ana during the COVID-19 pandemic, the farm had no cocoa to harvest for almost a year and had to rely entirely on external suppliers.

Fiji deepens strategic ties with India as Minister Immanuel holds high-level talks on digital, health and trade

The renewed engagement highlights a relationship anchored not only in shared history, but also in common values of democracy, mutual respect and social justice

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Melbourne family shattered by loss of 16-year-old son, calls for better pedestrian protection

Chris Rua Antony died in hospital on February 20, a week after he was struck by a car while walking home from school along Pound Road in Narre Warren South.

Gaza’s endless War: Proxies, misinformation, and the civilians caught in between

Many senior Hamas leaders have lived for years in luxury abroad, in places such as Qatar and elsewhere, far removed from the consequences of the war they help direct.

Albanese and ministers join Ramadan celebrations, encouraging wider community participation

Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek described Ramadan nights in Lakemba as one of Sydney’s great traditions, pointing to the bustling streets and strong sense of community.
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