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 […]
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Measles outbreak declared in Fiji
SUVA, 08 NOVEMBER 2019 (FIJI HEALTH MINISTRY) —-Fiji’s Ministry of Health and Medical Services has declared an outbreak of measles for the Serua/Namosi subdivision. There have been two confirmed cases and two (suspected cases reported from Wailali Settlement in Wainadoi. Three of the cases have recovered or are recovering at home, and one is currently […]
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Two Cyclones predicted to hit Fiji over November to April
NADI, 30 OCTOBER 2019 (FIJI SUN) — The Regional Specialised Meteorological Centre (RSMC) in Nadi has said that Fiji group of islands can expect at least two tropical cyclones this cyclone season. The season extends between 01 November 2019 and April 30, 2020 with the peak period usually from January to March. A report from […]
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Key lessons the Fiji Women’s Fund has learned about empowering women economically
SUVA, 21 OCTOBER 2019 (FIJI WOMENS FUND) — The Fiji Women’s Fund has learnt three key lessons in supporting women’s economic empowerment (WEE) over the three years that the Fund has provided grants to women’s groups, organisations and networks. Collaboration between the Fund, Rise Beyond the Reef, Talanoa Treks and Ra Naari Parishad resulted in […]