PNG and Fiji business councils target trade growth

Inagural President of PNG-Fiji Business Council Vele Rupa (NBC News-Solomon Sumb) The Fiji-PNG Business Council and the newly established PNG-Fiji Business Council are working to strengthen trade and business partnerships between the two countries, with a …

Fiji asks New Zealand spies to review intelligence service

SYDNEY – Fiji said it will work with New Zealand’s spy agency to review its intelligence service, days after the US alleged the Pacific Island nation had been infiltrated by Chinese hacking and bribery. Fiji will reform its national intelligence to …

Jake White could make Fiji a World Cup force – or coach the magic out of them

Comment Jake White’s appointment as Fiji coach could prove to be a masterstroke that gives the Flying Fijians the structure to challenge the world’s best, or it could end up being a case of trying to fix something that was never broken in the first place …

U.S strengthens Fiji’s cyber defences amid warnings over China-linked threats

The United States is supporting Fiji’s efforts to strengthen national cybersecurity as international agencies warn of malicious cyber activity linked to Chinese government-backed actors. The U.S Embassy in Fiji said Washington was working with the Fiji …

Fiji advances plans for $792 million shipbuilding and repair facility in Lautoka

Fiji is advancing plans to establish a shipbuilding and ship repair facility in Lautoka, with a feasibility study estimating capital costs at FJD$792 million (US$396 million). Cabinet has endorsed the findings of the feasibility study, which identified …

Vanuatu Government to consult kava industry over new Fiji import regulations

The Vanuatu Government, through the responsible ministries, will consult the country’s kava industry before deciding how to respond to new Fiji import regulations requiring stricter safety testing, permits and documentation for imported kava. Director …

Fiji Coalition partner NFP wants Christianity removed as founding constitutional value

Fiji Coalition partner the National Federation Party (NFP) wants Christianity removed as a founding constitutional value of the State, arguing that Fiji’s next Constitution must protect the rights and identities of all religious communities. NFP president …

Jake White’s Fiji reign begins as ex-Springbok coach names three uncapped players for Japan re-match

New Fiji head coach Jake White has named his maiden training squad ahead of their Centennial Test against Japan, with three uncapped players in the group.  The ex-Springboks boss, who was appointed as the Pacific Islanders’ new head coach earlier this week …

Star Australia wing may switch to Fiji or Italy after return to union

Fiji moves to strengthen responsible AI use

[Photo: File] Fiji is working with regional partners to strengthen the responsible use of artificial intelligence amid growing concerns over transparency, accountability, security and public trust. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Industries, …