Across Pacific nations, almost half a million people are living in informal urban settlements with a lack of proper sanitation, which can include difficult access to working toilets.

George Speight, a former businessman, led the 2000 coup that saw then-Prime Minister Mahendra Chaudhry, Fiji’s first Indo-Fijian leader, and his government held hostage for 56 days.

The concert, which attracted fans from as far as Australia, New Zealand, the US, and the Pacific Islands, delivered an unforgettable experience as fans sang along to timeless hits.

"This investment provides world-class aviation training locally, empowering more Fijians, especially women, to build careers in aviation."

Banga's visit to Australia is part of a broader tour that alos took him to Fiji and Tuvalu, making it the first visit to Fiji by a World Bank president in 50 years and the first-ever visit to Tuvalu.

Martina Sigrah, Miss Island Accommodation, and Pepe Malani, Miss Fiji Fashion Week, were named first and second runners-up, respectively.

Sharing the spotlight as co-runners up were 23-year-old Susana Ranadi, from the island of Ekubu and raised in Lautoka, and 30-year-old Nadine Roberts.

This year Miss Universe Fiji has partnered with The Pearl Resort & Spa as the official host for the finals set to take place on Friday, August 30, 2024.

"Once in a while, you gotta just call out the BS."

Modi highlighted that the proposed Compact would be informed by India's own development journey and designed to support balanced, sustainable growth in partner countries.