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United Nations SG, Antonio Guterres Praises Fiji for Contributions
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United Nations SG, Antonio Guterres Praises Fiji for Contributions

Mr Guterres said Fiji’s contributions have been invaluable in promoting diplomacy, peace, and progress on the inte...

Ambassador Zhou Encourages Learning Chinese Language
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Ambassador Zhou Encourages Learning Chinese Language

The Chinese Ambassador to Fiji, Zhou Jian, encouraged people to actively learn the Chinese language and culture and ...

Migrant Shipwreck In Italy Kills At Least Fifty-Nine, Including Twelve Children
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Migrant Shipwreck In Italy Kills At Least Fifty-Nine, Including Twelve Children

At least 59 people died, including 12 children, when a wooden sailing boat carrying migrants to Europe crashed again...

War In Ukraine Drags Into Second Year, Russia Isolated In UN Vote
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War In Ukraine Drags Into Second Year, Russia Isolated In UN Vote

Kyiv, Ukraine: The war in Ukraine entered its second year on Friday with no end in sight and Russia isolated at the ...

UN Resident Co-Ordinator Makes Courtesy Call To PM
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UN Resident Co-Ordinator Makes Courtesy Call To PM

The United Nations (UN) and Fiji Government will work together to promote a pros­perous economy, at the same time, ...

Island Fishers Undergo Training And Assistance On Use Of FAD
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Island Fishers Undergo Training And Assistance On Use Of FAD

Fishermen from maritime islands, Kia, Galoa, Yaqaqa and Tavea in the Northern Division, are now equipped with knowle...

Fiji Reaffirms Commitment To Biodiversity
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Fiji Reaffirms Commitment To Biodiversity

"We are harnessing the energy of our young; of our coastal communities by launching a far-reaching ‘jobs for natur...

Guideline Launched To Address Violence Against Women
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Guideline Launched To Address Violence Against Women

“I was aware of what was happening, within the church, women were also facing the same reality that other women in...

Parties Say Yes To Set Up Loss And Damage Fund
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Parties Say Yes To Set Up Loss And Damage Fund

Throughout the week, Pacific Island leaders fought hard to advocate on the importance of establishing this fund faci...

Fiji’s Head Of Delegation Addresses World Leaders
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Fiji’s Head Of Delegation Addresses World Leaders

“I must first reiterate the importance of upholding the decisions enshrined in the Glasgow Climate Pact. We cannot...

Fiji Outlines Loss And Damage Financing Demands
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Fiji Outlines Loss And Damage Financing Demands

“We want loss and damage to be concluded and finalised within a two-year period and not endless negotiations in CO...

‘No Fault Of Any Fijian’
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‘No Fault Of Any Fijian’

‘It is a global responsibility, wealthy nations need to up global commitments!’

Russia Welcome Back into Grain Export Deal, Says UN Official
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Russia Welcome Back into Grain Export Deal, Says UN Official

“We are encouraged by Russia’s assurance that it is not pulling out of the initiative and it is only temporarily...

Cyclone Response Cover Within 7 Days
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Cyclone Response Cover Within 7 Days

‘This partnership is firmly grounded on a common objective of improving the financial resilience and preparedness ...

OP-ED From FAO Of The United Nations (Asia-Pacific Region Exclusive)
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OP-ED From FAO Of The United Nations (Asia-Pacific Region Exclusive)

Together, these have resulted in a crisis of five ‘Fs’ – lack of food, feed, fuel, fertilizer and finance, and...

PM At 77th Session Of UN General Assembly
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PM At 77th Session Of UN General Assembly

As world leaders converge in New York this week, this will be the first time in two years that the United Nations wi...

REACH Team Urged To Maintain Network As Rotuma Mission Ends
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REACH Team Urged To Maintain Network As Rotuma Mission Ends

“There are over 20 Government and non-government agencies and organisations that have travelled on this trip, you ...

Retired School Teacher Acquires Government Help
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Retired School Teacher Acquires Government Help

“This assistance will help me and my wife get on with our daily lives. It is only us here on the island as my daug...

Fiji Ready To Be Regional Hub Of UNPOL Regional Training Centre
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Fiji Ready To Be Regional Hub Of UNPOL Regional Training Centre

Fiji is also ready to be declared the regional hub as a United Nations Police (UNPOL) Regional Training Centre, for ...

High School Students Gain Knowledge During Model UN At Marriott Fiji
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High School Students Gain Knowledge During Model UN At Marriott Fiji

Students will soon have the opportunity to develop their skills in debate, research and problem-solving. These are a...

Teacher Ventures Into Diplomacy Training
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Teacher Ventures Into Diplomacy Training

“To graduate from this training is an achievement because in order to make decisions, you first need to identify y...

Muzzain Ud-Dean Scoops Three Awards From Diplomacy Training
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Muzzain Ud-Dean Scoops Three Awards From Diplomacy Training

If it were not for what I learnt here, I would not have been in a position to do so and that dispute would have cont...

Congo National Found Guilty Of The Murder Of His Wife
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Congo National Found Guilty Of The Murder Of His Wife

The couple had three children together namely Matilda aged six years, Ella Lusaka aged four years, and Henri aged th...

‘UN Declaration Historic, Comes at a Critical Juncture’
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‘UN Declaration Historic, Comes at a Critical Juncture’

“This declaration is a game changer because it now gives every member state of the UN, some ‘teeth’ in terms o...

Director Environment Welcomes UN Declaration
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Director Environment Welcomes UN Declaration

The resolution, based on a similar text adopted last year by the Human Rights Council, calls upon States, internatio...

Fijian MSMEs Celebrated On International Day
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Fijian MSMEs Celebrated On International Day

International Day of MSMEs - a day dedicated to celebrating the work of local MSMEs who form the backbone of societ...

Fiji Joins Over 100 UN Member States, Calls An End to Ukraine, Russian Conflict
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Fiji Joins Over 100 UN Member States, Calls An End to Ukraine, Russian Conflict

Permanent Representative of Fiji to the United Nations, Ambassador Satyendra Prasad said as a peacekeeping people, F...

United Nations Thanks Fiji For Its Contribution To Peace Operations
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United Nations Thanks Fiji For Its Contribution To Peace Operations

Fiji’s largest contribution of uniformed personnel to UN peace operations is to the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq...

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