SUVA, 24 DECEMBER 2019 — There are now 24 confirmed cases of measles in Fiji since the last update on 18 December. The latest confirmed case is a 3 month old from Naikorokoro Village in Lami who is currently admitted under isolation at CWM Hospital in Suva. All earlier confirmed cases have recovered or are […]
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Big emitters still sitting on the sideline says Fiji PM
SUVA, 20 DECEMBER 2019 — As the world reels over the increasing impact of climate change, nations who have been the biggest emitters, have been condemned for not taking into the plight of island nations. Fijian Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama who recently returned from COP25 in Spain, says it is unbecoming of some nations who […]
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PICRC Staff Chantal Vanderberg Attends Young Leaders Governance Workshop
Ms. Chantal Vanderberg, Sales Associate at the Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC), attended the Young Leaders Dialogue on Human Rights and Good Governance from October 8 to 10, in Nadi, Fiji. Ms. Vanderberg was one of five young Palauans who attended this dialogue. They were funded by the Pacific Commonwealth Equality Project, the Australian […]
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Nama Fiji Launches in the United States
SAN FRANCISCO, 05 DECEMBER 2019 — Nama Fiji is excited to finally announce the launch of their skincare range in the U.S. at nama-fiji.com. Nama Fiji skincare products have been sold in Luxury Five Star Hotels and Spas throughout Fiji for over 15 years. Due to demand, the Nama Fiji brand is going global. After […]
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Two Fiji nationals arrested after methamphetamine worth $17 million found Tauranga Port
TAURANGA, 21 NOVEMBER 2019 (NZ HERALD) —Two Fijian nationals have been arrested after $17 million (US$10.8 million) of methamphetamine was found on a boat that arrived in Tauranga. The arrested men, both in their 30’s, appeared in the Tauranga District Court on Wednesday afternoon. They face charges for the importation and possession of a class […]
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Palau’s Environment Minister delivers keynote speech at Pacific Ocean Finance Conference
Palau’s Natural Resources, Environment and Tourism Minister Umiich Sengebau was among the three keynote speakers at the Pacific Ocean Finance Conference held in Yanuca, Fiji from November 11-15. Minister Sengebau delivered his speech along with two other keynote speakers namely The Nature Conservancy Deputy Managing Director of Blue Bonds, Robert Weary, and Althelia Sustainable Oceans […]