Fiji: 117 Kadavu Youth Benefit from FNU-funded Skills Training Program

The Ministry of Youth and Sports in, in partnership with the National Training and Productivity Centre of Fiji National University, organised two weeks of 14 short courses for the district of Naceva in the Province of Kadavu.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Qereqeretabua represents Fiji at 13th Pacific Community Conference

The Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs, Lenora Qereqeretabua, is representing Fiji at the 13th Conference of the Pacific Community (SPC) convened at SPC's headquarters in Noumea, New Caledonia, from Thursday, 26th to Friday, 27th October 2023.

Fiji: DPM Kamikamica celebrates 53rd Fiji Day with nations in UAE

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Co-operatives, SMEs and Communications, Hon. Manoa Kamikamica, was the chief guest at the 53rd Fiji Day Celebrations held at the Millenium Hotel, Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates on the weekend.

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka Welcomes UNDP’s High-Level Mission to Fiji

Fiji: Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka met with the UNDP Assistant Administrator and UN Assistant Secretary-General, Kanni Wignaraja, who is leading a high-level mission to Fiji today (Wednesday), October 11, 2023.

Canada to Strengthen Ties with Fiji-New Canadian High Commission to be Established

The assistant minister from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Fiji, Lenora Qereqeretabua, met with the High Commissioner of Canada to Fiji, Joanne Lemay. They also discussed some Indo-Pacific Strategies to support Fiji.

Fiji Foreign Affairs Officials selected for Pacific Diplomacy Training Programme in Wellington

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Fiji (MFA) expresses sincere gratitude to the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) for the opportunity provided to a cohort of six (6) MFA staff to undergo the three (3) weeks of Pacific Diplomacy training programme.

Government Stakeholders Contribute to Fiji Sustainable Tourism Framework

Fiji Key Government stakeholders today gathered in a collective effort to progress the National Sustainable Tourism Framework on Friday, September 29, 2023.

Kingdom of Thailand to Strengthen Economic Cooperation with Fiji

The Ambassador of Thailand to Fiji, Arjaree Sriratanaban, recently met with the Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs, Lenora Qereqeretabua. Both of them held discussions to strengthen their partnership.

Fiji: Employment Ministry Collaborates with Monash University on Climate Accounting

The Employment Minister, Agni Deo Singh, Professor Paresh Narayan of Monash University, and President of the Asia Pacific Applied Economics Association today (Tuesday), September 26, 2023, collaborated on climate accounting.

Fiji: Media Release From Permanent Secretary for Civil Service and Public Enterprises Parmesh Chand

The Fijian Broadcasting Corporation Limited (FBC) announces the departure of its esteemed Chairperson, Ajay Amrit, who has been appointed as Fiji's High Commissioner to Australia.

Fiji: Deputy Prime Minister Manoa Kamikamica addresses SDG Action Weekend in USA

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Co-operatives, SME and Communications, Manoa Kamikamica, addressed the SDG Action Weekend in New York on Sunday, September 17, 2023, in New York, USA, under the theme Scaling up Gender- Lens Financing: A Catalytic Tool for Advancing all SDG's.

Fiji: FORUM FOREIGN MINISTERS MEETING ADDRESSES KEY PRIORITIES FOR THE REGION

The Forum Foreign Ministers Meeting (FFMM) concluded this week with crucial Pacific priorities discussed by the Foreign Ministers of the Forum member countries.

Fiji: Landowners grant permission for WAF to open Wainikoro water Catchment, lease to be finalised soon

Fiji: The Minister for Public Works, Meteorological Services, and Transport, Ro Filipe Tuisawau, has confirmed that relevant Government stakeholders are working to resolve the lease issues experienced by the landowners of the water source of Wainikoro in Macuata.

FIJI: WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY LAW STUDENTS GAIN KNOWLEDGE OF THE MINISTRY’S WORK

The Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Women, Children and Social Protection, Eseta Nadakuitavuki, met with visiting law students from the Western University of Sydney at Suva's Ministry’s Corporate Services Division.

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Paris Olympics: Seine’s Water Quality Threatens Swimming Events One Month Before Games

Despite these efforts, the city continues to grapple with a century-old sewer network that struggles to manage the volume of stormwater during heavy rains. This inadequacy results in periodic discharges of untreated sewage directly into the River Seine, compromising its water quality

French Far-Right “Ready” to Rule, Vows Tough Stance on Immigration

Bardella's proposals include strict measures such as expelling foreign criminals and abolishing the Droit du sol, which grants nationality to anyone born on French soil and living there for at least five years between the ages of 11 and 18

Eiffel Tower Ticket Prices Rise as Maintenance Costs Soar

The Eiffel Tower, rising 330 meters above Paris, requires regular upkeep, including repainting every seven years as originally instructed by its creator, Gustave Eiffel. However, delays have plagued the latest repainting project, pushing its start to 2020, 11 years after the last one

New Caledonia Riots Over Electoral Reforms Prompt Massive French Troop Deployment

The French High Commission, which represents the state in the archipelago, released a statement detailing the extent of the violence: "The night was... marked by unrest throughout the mainland and on the island of Pins and Mare, requiring the intervention of numerous reinforcements: with attacks on the police, arson, and roadblocks."

Moldovan Nationals Charged Over Anti-War Graffiti in Paris

On Saturday, June 22, judicial sources revealed that the suspects were apprehended overnight between Thursday and Friday after they were caught painting six red coffins and the slogan "Stop the Death, Mriya, Ukraine" on the walls of Le Figaro