Fiji
Puna’s re-election desire: Govt reaffirms support for Micronesian candidate
Thursday 26 January 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Fiji, Local, National, Regional
The Cook Islands Government has reaffirmed their intention to support a Micronesian candidate for the Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General role following reports that Henry Puna wants another crack at the top regional job.
Japan offers to meet over plans to dump treated radioactive water
Tuesday 24 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Fiji, Regional
A month away from the expected discharge of treated radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean, Japan has offered to meet a high-level delegation from the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) in its attempt to assure that the process is safe for the environment and health of peoples of the Pacific.
Japan likely to delay release of radioactive water into the Pacific
Tuesday 17 January 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Japan is potentially revising the timing of a planned release of treated but still radioactive wastewater into the sea to “around spring or summer”.
Expats under review: Fijians to be appointed to key govt positions
Saturday 14 January 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Fiji, Regional
Expats recruited by former government under review, Fiji PM says. By Christine Rovoi of Stuff.
PIF could sideline Japan over nuclear waste plan
Thursday 12 January 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Japan is at risk of losing its status as a Pacific Islands Forum Dialogue Partner over Tokyo’s nuclear waste dumping plan.
Covid-19: XBB.1.5 variant detected in Fiji
Tuesday 10 January 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Fiji has detected the XBB.1.5 variant of Covid-19.
Clean-up operation underway in Fiji
Friday 6 January 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
A clean-up operation is underway following flash floods that swept through parts of Fiji.
Samoa, Fiji investigate how a woman in Samoa illegally boarded a flight to Fiji
Wednesday 4 January 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional, Samoa
Authorities in Samoa and Fiji have launched a joint investigation into how a woman eluded tight security at the Fijian and Samoan international airports.
Fiji PM Rabuka calls on Fijians to stay positive
Wednesday 4 January 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Fiji's prime minister, Sitiveni Rabuka has called on the country to stay positive, despite challenges to be faced in 2023, in his New Year's message.
Puna and Brown congratulate new Fiji PM
Thursday 29 December 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Fiji, National, Regional
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has welcomed new Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and the recently elected government of Fiji that was sworn in on Christmas Eve.
Vote for prime minister to take place in Fiji’s Parliament
Friday 23 December 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Fiji’s newly-elected government will decide who is to be prime minister when Parliament convenes later today (Saturday, Fiji time).
Fiji’s 2022 General Election gets underway as voters turn up in numbers
Tuesday 13 December 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Fiji, Regional
Scores of people along the Nasinu-Suva corridor in the Central Division lined the premises of their designated polling stations as early as 6am today to cast their votes in the Fiji 2022 General Election.
Fijians in Cook Islands miss out on voting
Thursday 1 December 2022 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Fiji, Regional
With Fiji heading to the polls in less than two weeks, Fijians residing in the Cook Islands are frustrated they won’t be able to exercise their right to vote in the upcoming general election.
Fiji minister says pandemic forcing more Fijians into global crime gangs
Wednesday 3 August 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
The Fijian government says covid-19 has crippled Pacific law enforcement agencies' efforts to effectively respond to trans-national crimes.
Dentist wants action to reverse high levels of child tooth decay
Thursday 28 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
A paediatric dentist in Fiji is dedicating his career to improving dental health outcomes for the South Pacific.
'Deafening silence' on democratic deficit in Pacific
Tuesday 26 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
A Fijian political leader is calling out the Australian and New Zealand governments on their "deafening silence" on human rights issues in the region.
USP unions call on Fiji Govt to stop inquiry demands and pay debt
Friday 22 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
The two unions representing staff at the University of the South Pacific are calling on the Fiji Government to honour the decisions of their parliament and pay the outstanding subsidy due to the university.
Debt to hamper Fiji's post-Covid-19 recovery - Neelesh Gounder
Thursday 21 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Fiji's post-Covid-19 recovery will be a "slow process" due to the debt burden faced by the country, according to University of the South Pacific academic Dr Neelesh Gounder.
Fiji gender equality and violence reduction programme gets $12.6m
Wednesday 13 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
The government has announced it will give $12.6 million to the Fiji Gender Action Programme to boost support and services for curbing violence against women.
Fijians hoping for smooth power transfer if govt loses election
Tuesday 5 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
New research has found Fijians are concerned whether there'll be a smooth transfer of power should the government lose in this year's general elections.
