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Once labelled ‘prohibited immigrant,’ USP’s high-profile Vice-Chancellor Pal Ahluwalia to step down

Key milestones under Prof. Ahluwalia’s tenure include the reaffirmation of accreditation by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), validating the global recognition of USP’s academic programmes.

Fiji and India advancing health and cultural cooperation: DPM Prof. Prasad

Fiji's Prime Minister Rabuka’s forthcoming visit to India, scheduled for 25 August 2025, will further cement this enduring partnership and pave the way for new collaborative ventures.

Aussie CEO Steve Long to lead Digicel Pacific’s growth drive across key island markets

Long brings with him more than 18 years of experience in the telecommunications industry, including eight years in senior executive roles at Telstra, spanning Consumer, Business, and Wholesale divisions.

India and Fiji hold high-level talks to expand development partnership

The discussions covered the full spectrum of bilateral relations, with a strong emphasis on cooperation in healthcare, support for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), capacity building, and enhancing people-to-people connections.

India backs Fiji’s farming future with shipment of Cowpea seeds

India has consistently supported Fiji in nation-building efforts across key sectors including health, education, disaster management, and capacity building.

Australia under pressure as Pacific nations praise ICJ’s legally non-binding decision on climate obligations

While the ICJ’s opinion is not legally binding, it provides powerful legal clarity and is expected to shape national and international climate litigation for years to come.

‘Voice of the Pacific’ Fijian reggae legend George ‘Fiji’ Veikoso dies at 55

Celebrated not just for his voice but as a cultural icon, Fiji — as he was fondly known — was described as “a beacon of light in challenging times” and “a voice for the people.”

India-backed 100-bed super-specialty hospital key to Fiji’s push for first-class health system, says DPM Prof. Prasad

“In the last 20 years, we have completely destroyed our public health system. That is what we (Coalition Government) inherited here.”

Fijian man charged for allegedly indecently exposing himself to two women on Melbourne-Brisbane flight

The women, who were not known to the man, reported the alleged conduct to airline staff and were moved to different seats while the crew monitored the man for the remainder of the flight.

Fiji’s people-first budget passes in landslide promising long-term growth

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka also moved a motion to establish a Special Committee on the Sugar Industry—a key move drawn from the budget address.

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Museum of Chinese in Australia opens in Sydney to celebrate more than 180 years of history and heritage

“This museum will celebrate a vital thread through the history of our modern nation. I can’t think of a better site than Haymarket – a place synonymous with the Chinese-Australian story – or a more fitting time of year to open it.”

Trump hikes global tariffs to 15% as the fallout from Supreme Court loss continues

Trump had imposed sweeping “reciprocal tariffs” last year under an emergency powers act, but the court ruled this law did not authorise him to do so.

South Africa hammer India by 76 runs, end unbeaten run in T20 World Cup

Bumrah was India’s standout bowler with 3/15, becoming India’s highest wicket-taker in T20 World Cup history
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