Fiji
Israeli President to stopover in Fiji enroute to Australia
The Israeli President Reuven Rivlin is expected to make a 24-hour stop-over in Fiji on his first official trip to the Pacific later this month.
Fiji calls for MSG disaster-relief unit
Foreign ministers from the Melanesian Spearhead Group have been urged to establish a response team in humanitarian and disaster relief for member countries.
Fijian evacuees from Wuhan relieved to be in New Zealand
Two Fijian students quarantined at a New Zealand military base are glad to be out of Wuhan - the Chinese city at the centre of the coronavirus outbreak. Audio
New hub to help Pacific countries meet climate commitments
An initiative to help Pacific countries meet their global climate commitments has opened its headquarters in Fiji. Audio
UN urges Fiji to amend Media Decree
Fiji's government has been urged to respect the rights of journalists and remove legislation which restricts press freedom in the Pacific nation.
MSG meeting in Suva targets members' commitment
Officials attending this week's Melanesian Spearhead Group meeting in Suva have been urged to consolidate their countries' commitment to the MSG's work.
Young Fiji entrepreneurs competing with influx of foreign businesses
Young entrepreneurs in Fiji say attracting funding and competing with an influx of foreign businesses are two of the biggest challenges they face. Audio
New hub to help Pacific countries meet climate commitments opens
An initiative to help Pacific countries meet their global climate commitments has opened its headquarters this week in Fiji. Audio
Funding access and competition impact young Fiji businesses
Young entrepreneurs in Fiji say getting access to funding to start businesses is their biggest challenge. Audio
UN project improving access to justice in Fiji
The Fiji Access to Justice Project has renewed grants to civil society organisations supporting people with disabilities and survivors of gender based violence. Audio
GP warns another flu pandemic is a certainty
In the wake of the coronavirus out of Wuhan, China, Edinburgh-based GP and writer Dr. Gavin Francis insists we are getting better and better at controlling these things, but he is adamant there will… Audio
Complaints against travel agents in Fiji
Fijians have been urged to engage with established travel agents, who are accredited with the International Airlines Transportation Authority.
Sport:Fijian Latui still hoping to play amid coronavirus concerns
Fiji Latui coach Senirusi Seruvakula says it's business as usual despite the uncertainty hanging over the upcoming Global Rapid Rugby tournament due to the novel coronavirus outbreak.
Coronavirus: Fijians test negative, foreigner quarantined
Results of tests on samples from two Fijians isolated in Nadi Hospital have returned negative for the novel coronavirus, the Ministry of Health says.
Solomons sets aside $US2.3m provision for virus threat
Solomon Islands has set aside $US2.3 million towards preparatory plans to combat the Wuhan coronavirus if it reaches the country.
