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Fiji police chief wages war on drug cartels
The police in Fiji have ramped up efforts to combat the illicit drug trade with the commissioner saying the Pacific must not be a transit point for drug cartels.
First drone used to fight dengue in Fiji
The fight against dengue in the Pacific has gone aerial with a drone being used to release bacteria-carrying mosquitoes in Fiji.
Fiji dengue fight goes aerial
A trial using a drone to release mosquitoes carrying the Wolbachia bacteria is expected to protect communities from dengue, zika and chikungunya. Audio
Fiji election challenge withdrawn
A challenge to the results of last month's election in Fiji has been withrawn by the opposition parties.
Big screen outside Fiji court for elections dispute case
The elections dispute case in Fiji has been livestreamed on a big screen outside the court in central Suva this morning.
How to ensure Fiji gets full benefit from cruise tourism
The International Finance Corporation, or IFC, wants to know about the economic impact of the cruise tourism industry in Fiji. Audio
Fiji cattle embryo transplant programme extended
A cattle breeding programme using transplanted embryos is being extended in Fiji.
Meningococcal outbreak ends in Fiji
Fiji's government has announced the end of the Meningococcal C outbreak that was declared in March this year and which took the lives of six people.
Call for Fiji to do more to strengthen environmental protections
The United Nations Special Rapporteur on human rights and the environment says Fiji must do more to strengthen environmental protections.
Fiji elections case will benefit country - academic
Having Fiji's electoral system tested in court will benefit the country, according to an academic.
Pacific anti-violence initiatives seen as global model
Anti-violence campaigners in the Pacific say a programme which uses men as role models is best practice and should be shared with the rest of the world. The Pacific Women's Network has been meeting in… Audio
Fiji election rules finally being tested
Having Fiji's electoral system being tested in court will benefit the country, according to an academic. Audio
Fijian soldier jailed for 3 years for stealing
A Fijian soldier has been jailed for 3 years for stealing public funds.
Sport: Fiji, Tonga to play in Japan before Rugby World Cup
Fiji and Tonga will play in Japan as part of an expanded Pacific Nations Cup to be held in the lead-up to the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
Fiji MPs given until Wednesday to respond to election petition
Fiji government MPs and the Elections Office have been given until Wednesday to respond to allegations made by opposition parties regarding last month's election.
Sport: Fiji Rugby appoint new Fijiana 7s and 15s coaches
Saiasi Fuli has been appointed head coach of the Fiji women's sevens team, with former interim boss Ratu Alivereti Doviverata to take charge of the Fijiana fifteen-a-side team.
Fiji's Attorney General denies avoiding election challenge
Fiji's Attorney-General has denied claims that government MPs hid to avoid being served with legal papers questioning November's election result.
Sport: Rapid Rugby to provide Pacific boost
Up to 50 Pacific Island based players could earn professional contracts as part of the Global Rapid Rugby competition, providing the region with a welcome boost after a push for a Super Rugby…
Fiji launches climate plan and seeks targetted funding
Fiji has appealed to the world for more funding for climate vulnerable nations at the COP 24 summit in Poland.
Wallis and Futuna promised better international links
The French overseas minister Annick Girardin says Paris will rethink how to provide air services to Wallis and Futuna. The French overseas minister Annick Girardin says Paris will rethink how...
