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India, Fiji Discuss Bilateral Ties And Ways To Strengthen Cooperation
(MENAFN- IANS) Suva, July 30 (IANS) India and Fiji held the 6th Foreign Office Consultations in Suva on Tuesday and discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in health, education, capacity building, trade, investment, agriculture,...

Plans to link Digicel, expand e-ticketing service providers
THE government will soon be getting Digicel Fiji on board in terms of expanding the E-ticketing service providers. This was confirmed by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Cooperatives, MSMEs, and Communications Manoa Kamikamica “I...
India, Fiji review bilateral relations in 6th Foreign Office Consultations
Suva [Fiji], July 30 (ANI): The 6th India-Fiji Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) was held on July 29 in Suva. The Indian delegation was led by Neena Malhotra, Secretary (South), Ministry of External Affairs, and the Fijian side was led by Raijeli...

Fiji’s fresh produce dominates NZ market
[Source: Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways Fiji/ Facebook] Fiji holds a strategic advantage as the Pacific’s largest fresh produce exporter to New Zealand. It supplies over 80 percent of the region’s exports. New Zealand High Commissioner...

Minister’s health plea as deaths soar
A disturbing spike in deaths among young Fijians has prompted urgent calls for lifestyle changes from the Ministry of iTaukei Affairs. Speaking in Wailevu, Labasa, iTaukei Affairs Minister Ifereimi Vasu said too many are dying young, leaving...

Pegi shines in Fiji women’s super league debut
Solomon Islands Women’s National Team captain Ileen Pegi has hit the ground running in Fiji, registering a goal and an assist in her debut for Labasa Women’s Football Club. The 33-year-old was instrumental in Labasa’s 3-0 win over Rewa in the Fiji...

Russian authorities on Kamchatka peninsula and Kuril islands cancel a tsunami warning
By MARI YAMAGUCHI TOKYO (AP) — Russian authorities on the Kamchatka peninsula and the Kuril islands have canceled a tsunami warning after a powerful earthquake struck nearby Wednesday. They say some risk remains. The regional branch of Russia’s...

'Love Island USA' Season 6 Stars JaNa and Kenny’s Relationship Timeline
JaNa Craig and Kenny Rodriguez‘s romance seemed like it would stand the test of time since leaving the Love Island USA villa before they shockingly called it quits. Season 6, which premiered in June 2024, introduced JaNa as an original Islander...

World News | India, Fiji Review Bilateral Relations in 6th Foreign Office Consultations
Suva [Fiji], July 30 (ANI): The 6th India-Fiji Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) was held on July 29 in Suva. The Indian delegation was led by Neena Malhotra, Secretary (South), Ministry of External Affairs, and the Fijian side was led by Raijeli...

Love Island USA's JaNa Craig Breaks Silence on Kenny Rodriguez Split
JaNa Craig and Kenny Rodriguez‘s breakup left Love Island USA fans speculating on what went wrong, and in her first statement about the split, she is hinting that things are worse than they think. “Hi my loves. Thank you for all your love &...

Fiji: Abandoned baby discovered in FNU Lautoka campus toilet
By Anish Chand Fiji Times Lautoka. The Fiji Times has confirmed the newborn baby boy found abandoned alive in a toilet sanitary bin was at the Fiji National University (FNU) Natabua campus in Lautoka.A video obtained by Fiji Times shows the moment...

Tsunami Threat After Massive 8.8 Magnitude Russia Quake: Full List Of Countries And Islands At Risk
A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula has triggered tsunami alerts across the Pacific. Check here for the full list of countries and islands at risk, including Japan, Hawaii, Chile, New Zealand and more. A powerful...

Love Island USA Season 7 Stars Face Shocking Breakup Rumors Ahead Of Reunion
Fans of Love Island USA flocked to social media to confirm whether rumors about a breakup between a fan-favorite couple were true, especially in light of the confirmed breakup of Love Island USA season 6 couple JaNa Craig and Kenny Rodriguez....

Fiji becomes first Small Island State to launch forecast-based cyclone action plan
Fiji becomes first Small Island State to launch forecast-based cyclone action plan Fiji has made history as the first Small Island Developing State in the Pacific to adopt a fully approved Simplified Early Action Protocol for Tropical Cyclones — a...

Pacific islands on tsunami watch
Pacific island nations are on alert for possible tsunami waves, following today's powerful earthquake off Russia. The Cook Islands Meteorological Service has upgraded its earlier tsunami advisory to a warning following the 8.8 quake which occurred...

Fiji's anti-corrupt chief faces legal turmoil amid political tensions and NZ's denial of support
The New Zealand Government has made it clear that it did not offer assistance to the Fijian government over a legal case involving the country's former anti-corruption chief. Lawyer Barbara Malimali was appointed as the head of Fiji's Independent...

'This is business': Fiji Rugby negotiating to host 'home' Test matches in UK
Fiji's prop Peni Ravai celebrates after scoring a try during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-final match against England. Photo: AFP The Fiji Rugby Union (FRU) is currently negotiating the hosting of three Test matches against Six Nations...

Tourism is almost back on track
Fiji’s tourism industry is bouncing back after a slow start to the year. This, according to Tourism Minister Viliame Gavoka. He said global instability and trade tensions earlier in 2025 caused a drop in travel, especially in the first quarter....

Fiji-NZ trade tension grows over rejected exports
Fiji needs to meet New Zealand’s strict biosecurity rules if it wants to grow its agricultural exports. This was the focus of the first Central Division Agriculture Trade Forum, held today to help farmers and exporters understand what is needed to...

SHIPPING TIMES | Fiji Navy celebrates 50th anniversary
The Fiji Navy’s 50th anniversary celebration on July 25 was a day of deep national significance and reflection. The celebration honoured the brave men and women who have responded over the years to the call of the nation with unwavering commitment...