Reinforcing the importance of regional cooperation, Prof. Prasad advocated for a visa-free Blue Pacific, coordinated relocation policies, marine protection strategies, and climate-resilient development.

An ongoing immigration crackdown targeting undocumented migrants in major U.S. cities has further intensified fears across the Pacific.

For many Pacific Islanders, visa applications are not just complicated — they are costly and can be emotionally draining.

The attack took place around 2 PM on Friday, 11 July 2025, when a 28-year-old man allegedly entered the temple through a side entrance and used an iron rod to smash century-old idols of Lord Shiva and other deities.

The suspect was arrested on-site and has since been referred for psychiatric evaluation.

“They weren’t just breaking idols; they were breaking something that means so much to us.”

Deputy Prime Minister and National Federation Party (NFP) leader Prof. Biman Prasad called the act “absolutely disgusting,” labelling it in his Facebook post a “sacrilegious” and “shameful” attack on the values of respect and harmony in Fiji.

“This autoethnography is not just a personal story—it’s a call to recognise the complex, intersectional realities that shape Indo-Fijian women’s relationships with sport."

The students were warmly welcomed at Nadi International Airport by relieved family members, friends, and officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Navuso Agriculture Technical Institute.

Australia is increasing its development assistance to Fiji by $40 million, bringing total support to nearly $500 million between 2025 and 2029.