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FIJI Water Joins the Fashion Trust U.S. Awards Through Exclusive Partnership and Designer Collaboration
LOS ANGELES, April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tonight, FIJI® Water, America’s No. 1 premium imported bottled water, has proudly partnered with Fashion Trust U.S. to support the next generation of design talent in an unforgettable night of...

SFESA AND FIJI NATIONAL FIRE AUTHORITY SIGN HISTORIC MOU TO STRENGTHEN PACIFIC EMERGENCY RESPONSE
[PRESS RELEASE 07 April 2025] – Marking a major milestone for regional cooperation and resilience, the Samoa Fire and Emergency Services Authority (SFESA) and the National Fire Authority (NFA) of Fiji have officially signed a Memorandum of...

17 Emerging Leaders from Asia-Pacific Advance Disaster Risk Reduction Skills: UNITAR Training Concludes with Workshop in Fiji
Following three months of capacity-building via online learning and virtual classrooms, the in-person workshop allowed the participants to engage in expert-led lectures and study tours for contextualized, experiential and practical learning. At...

Ten Businesses You Could Buy to Escape the Apocalypse
London, June 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In 2025 we live in an increasingly unstable world, where many people are searching for financial and personal security. If you’re looking for a chance to reset and escape somewhere a bit less chaotic,...

Historic Showdown-Rugby Football Club Los Angeles Faces Fijian Drua in Landmark MLR vs. Super Rugby Pacific Clash, Fiji
Rugby Football Club Los Angeles (RFCLA) takes on the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua in the first-ever matchup with a Super Rugby Pacific team January 24th, 2025. LAUTOKA, FIJI, January 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Rugby history will be made as...

Fijian Author Kasalaini Sauvou Brings “Secrets of Karolina” to International Literary Spotlight
Her latest novel will be showcased at both The Word On The Street Toronto and the Frankfurt Book Fair this fall TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, September 24, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Kasalaini Sauvou’s latest novel, “Secrets of Karolina”, is gaining...

ADB, Merchant Finance Sign Agreement to Support Inclusive Finance in Fiji
MANILA, PHILIPPINES (9 December 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Merchant Finance Pte Limited (MFL) have signed loan and grant agreements to boost access to finance for women-owned and led small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in...

Innovative Infrastructure: Fiji’s Path to a Climate Resilient Transport Network
The Fiji Critical Bridges Resilience Project aims to enhance the resilience and safety of Fiji's transport network, particularly on Viti Levu, the main island. Fiji, an archipelago of over 330 islands, faces challenges in providing services to its...

ADB Approves $199.5 Million Project to Improve Domestic Connectivity in Fiji
MANILA, PHILIPPINES (28 November 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a $199.5 million project that will replace critical bridges on Fiji’s main island to improve domestic transport connectivity. The Critical Bridges Resilience...

Hon. Choylin Yim Douglas, Minister for Culture and Tourism, Officially Opens Newly Renovated SPTO Reception Area in Suva, Fiji
Hon. Choylin Yim Douglas, Minister for Culture and Tourism, Officially Opens Newly Renovated SPTO Reception Area in Suva, Fiji Suva, Fiji – 12th November 2024: […]

Fiji’s Decade-Long Commitment to Sustainable Tourism Development
On June 19th, Fiji took a significant step towards a sustainable tourism future by launching its National Sustainable Tourism Framework, a 10-year strategic plan designed to guide the sustainable development of the country’s tourism sector. This...

Role of Indigenous communities recognised at world’s first-ever ‘nature positive’ summit
08 October 2024, Sydney, Australia - The critical role of Indigenous peoples in addressing the triple planetary crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, and plastic pollution was recognised at the inaugural Global Nature Positive Summit (GNPS)...

UNEP at the 2025 UN Ocean Conference
Representatives from UNEP will be participating in the following events during the UN Ocean Conference. Time zone: CEST 📅 5 June | 🕒 12:45–13:45 hrs | 📍Room 8, Port Lympia, Nice One Ocean Science Conference 2025: Science to support the BBNJ...

Samoa Legally Protects 30% and Sustainably Manages 100% of its Ocean
Samoa becomes one of the first Pacific nations to legally protect 30% of its ocean, ahead of the 2025 UN Ocean Conference. APIA, CA, UNITED STATES, June 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Samoa became one of the first Pacific Island nations to adopt...

ADB Launches Country Partnership Strategy for Fiji for 2024-2028
MANILA, PHILIPPINES (24 September 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has launched a new country partnership strategy (CPS) with Fiji for 2024–2028, which will support Fiji’s resilience to economic and climate-related shocks. “This new CPS...

Lead the World: How the U.S. Department of Education is Building Global Citizens
By: Isabel Prasad, Policy Intern, Office of the Deputy Secretary Isabel is a rising junior at UC Berkeley studying Political Science, concentrating in International Relations and minoring in Human Rights Interdisciplinary Studies. To build a...

Coral reefs: a crucial resource for coastal communities
Excellencies, colleagues and friends. Coral reefs are beautiful habitats that support an incredible range of biodiversity and livelihoods, from fishing to tourism. But they are so much more than that. Coral reefs in the Pacific are an intrinsic...

PS Dr Rodie attends ADB Project Implementation Seminar in Nadi, Fiji
PS Dr Rodie attends ADB Project Implementation Seminar in Nadi, Fiji Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (MEHRD) Dr Franco Rodie was among senior officials from the government ministries in the pacific...

ADB, Fiji Sign $70 Million Loan for Climate Resilience and Sustainable Growth
SUVA, FIJI (1 August 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Fiji have signed a $70 million loan agreement to support Fiji in building resilience against disasters and to help spur sustainable growth in the country. Fiji’s...

Empowerment at the forefront: Asia-Pacific women lead in education
The first Education International Asia-Pacific (EIAP) Regional Women’s Conference, titled “Sisters in Solidarity: Empowering Action and Leadership in Education Unions Across Asia-Pacific,” marked a significant milestone in the journey toward...