China’s Pacific plans leaked
A draft outlining Beijing’s proposals to Pacific nations has been obtained by media outlets FILE PHOTO: National flags for the Pacific Islands Forum are on display on the tiny Pacific…
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Fiji court rules United States can seize Russian superyacht
A Fiji court ruled on Tuesday that the United States can seize a Russian-owned superyacht, 21 days after it arrived and was impounded by police, as the United States and…
US State Secretary on first visit to Fiji in 37 years
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived Saturday in the Republic of Fiji on a working visit, Report informs, citing TASS that this was reported by the local news portal…
New Zealand waived strict border controls for Google co-founder Larry Page after the billionaire’s child fell ill
Google co-founder Larry Page was allowed to travel to New Zealand after seeking medical treatment for his child, exempting him from rules that prohibit most non-residents from entry. Page went…
About 3M Covid cases recorded globally past week, WHO says
Nearly 3 mln COVID-19 cases and more than 55,000 deaths were registered this past week worldwide by experts of the World Health Organization (WHO), according to TASS. The incidence rate…
Doctor calls anti-vaccination influence ‘a tragedy’ as he lashes out at ‘religious right’ after team drops Covid-19 jabs message
Fiji’s rugby team has dropped a sponsor-backed message to ‘Vaccinate Fiji’ from their shirts after players opposed the move, causing a doctor to voice his fury and warn that people…
Quarter of women and girls have been abused by a partner, says WHO
One in four women and girls around the world have been physically or sexually assaulted by a husband or male partner, according to the largest study yet of the prevalence…
Fiji’s Attorney-General won’t face charges over 1987 bombings
Fiji’s public prosecutor has thrown out a case against the country’s attorney, saying there is insufficient evidence to charge him in relation to two bombings in Suva 30 years ago….
Cyclone Yasa: Maritime restrictions eased in Fiji
The Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji has lifted restrictions that were placed on ships and vessels since last Wednesday. The restrictions came ahead of Cyclone Yasa which hit the country…
Cyclone Yasa aftermath: ‘widespread destruction’
Tropical cyclone Yasa has dropped to a category 1, but four people are confirmed dead, and an aid worker says it has left some islands looking like a warzone. While…