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Fiji opposition accuses AG of whipping up ethnic emotions
The leader of the opposition in Fiji Ro Teimumu Kepa has accused Fiji's Attorney General of whipping up ethnic emotions in a speech this week condemning attacks on several Hindu temples.
Fiji's SODELPA supports US Jerusalem choice
The Fiji opposition party SODELPA has applauded the United States' decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
Fiji Navy says 1200 women apply for historic first intake
The Fiji Navy says more than 1200 women applied to join their ranks as part of their first female intake.
Sport: World Rugby visit Fiji to assess 7s bid
World Rugby has concluded a two day visit to Fiji where they inspected venues, hotels and other facilities as part of the Fiji Rugby Union's bid to host a leg on the World Sevens Series.
24 serious sexual crimes reported in Fiji in January
There were 22 people charged with serious sexual crimes in Fiji in January, relating to 24 separate incidents.
Sport: Contract saga a distraction for Fiji 7s
Fiji sevens players have been mulling over new contracts while trying to prepare for World Series tournaments in Australia and New Zealand. Audio
Sport: Fiji 7s coach admits contract saga a distraction
Fiji sevens coach Gareth Baber admits the issuing of player contracts has been a distraction to the team's preparations for World Series tournaments over the past fortnight.
Fiji singled out over political interference in judiciary
The US-based, Freedom House, has singled out Fiji over political interference in the judiciary, police brutality and suppression of opposition activities.
Reported FICAC complaint "laughable" says Prasad
The leader of Fiji's NFP said it is laughable if a complaint has been made to the country's anti-corruption agency over a public policy statement.
Another senior expat resigns from Fiji govt
Another expatriate senior civil servant has resigned in Fiji.
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 1 February 2018
Fiji government concerned about uptick in "racial vilification"; Niue government eases start date for new import charges; Poignant photos from Mangaia raise questions for the Cook Islands… Audio
Prasad says Fiji govt causes more division over temple attacks
An opposition leader in Fiji says the government has caused more division by pointing the finger at the opposition over temple attacks in Fiji.
China provides 200 ambulances for Fiji
Two hundred ambulances from China have arrived in Fiji with an official handover expected later in the week.
Fiji government says 'old forces' at work in recent attacks
Fiji's government has moved to condemn recent attacks on temples, saying they are designed to divide Fiji.
Fiji Elections Office lodged complaint about Prasad
The Fiji Independent Commission against Corruption has confirmed receiving a complaint from the Fijian Elections Office against the leader of the opposition National Federation Party Biman Prasad.
Sport: Former coach criticises Fiji Rugby over 7s contracts
The former sevens coach Ben Ryan has taken another shot at the Fiji Rugby Union, lambasting the governing body for delays in offering contracts to players competing on the World Sevens Series.
Sport: Pacific 7s sides struggle in Sydney
Pacific teams had a weekend to forget at the Sydney Sevens, as Fiji, Samoa and Papua New Guinea combined for just eight wins in 26 matches.
WHO looks at effects of climate change on small island states
The World Health Organisation is launching a programme to address the health effects of climate change in Small Island Developing States, including Fiji.
Calls for ILO to step in after Fiji unionist questioned by police
The director-general of the International Labour Organisation has been called on to urgently intervene in the unfolding situation in Fiji.
Fiji Opposition says teachers demoralised over reforms
An opposition MP in Fiji says reforms in the education sector are harming teachers' career progression.