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China trade exhibition to be held in Fiji

A China trade exhibition will be held in Suva, the capital of Fiji, from Thursday to Sunday, featuring leading Chinese companies and some Fijian enterprises. The event will be jointly hosted by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade and the Fijian Ministry of Trade, Co-operatives, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Communications, with the participation of around …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Chinese embassy in Fiji rebukes ABC over cyber hack claim

China Daily

SUVA -- A report released by Australian Broadcasting Corporation saying "Chinese state-backed hackers attack Pacific Islands Forum " is "purely a made-up story and has no basis at all," the Chinese embassy in Fiji said in a statement on Thursday. "We have been resolute in combating all kinds of malign cyber activities in accordance with law, and never encourage, support …

China Chinese Cyber Rebukes Abc

3 months, 1 week ago

Australia sends expert teams to Fiji as Chinese state-backed hackers attack Pacific Islands Forum

ABC

The Australian government sent expert teams to Fiji this year to help the Pacific's top regional body after its networks were infiltrated by Chinese state-backed hackers, the ABC has learned. The cyber attack on the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, which is based in Suva, was first detected in February this year, although the hackers likely gained access well before that. …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

The worldwide catastrophe of rising seas especially imperils Pacific paradises, Guterres says

Associated Press

NUKU’ALOFA, Tonga — Highlighting seas that are rising at an accelerating rate, especially in the far more vulnerable Pacific island nations, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issued yet another climate SOS to the world. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issued yet another climate SOS to the world, highlighting seas that are rising at an accelerating rate, especially in the far more vulnerable …

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7 months ago

Drua beat Reds to maintain 8th place in Super Rugby, Brumbies edge Crusaders with late penalty try

Associated Press

SUVA, Fiji — Hooker and captain Tevita Ikanivere scored a try in each half as the Fijian Drua beat the 14-man Queensland Reds 28-19 in hot conditions in Suva on Saturday to hold on to eighth place and a playoff chance in Super Rugby Pacific. As the last defender Vunivalu stretched out his leg to bring Salawa down, earning a …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Fijian Drua face crucial home match against Queensland Reds in Super Rugby Pacific

Associated Press

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — The Fijian Drua may have their last chance of sealing a playoff spot in Super Rugby Pacific when they meet the Queensland Reds in Suva on Saturday with three rounds remaining in the regular season. Last week’s 48-10 loss to the Force in Perth was perhaps the low point of the season for the Fijians, and …

Match Rebels Hurricanes Season Win Reds First Place

8 months ago

Hurricanes overcome yellow cards to beat Fijian Drua 38-15 in Super Rugby Pacific

Associated Press

SUVA, Fiji — The Wellington-based Hurricanes overcame a poor second half in which they incurred three yellow cards to beat the Fijian Drua 38-15 in Super Rugby Pacific on Friday, stretching their winning start to the season to eight matches and ending the Drua’s unbeaten record at home. That situation was reversed in the second half as the Hurricanes, tiring …

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8 months ago

Blues and Brumbies to meet in a pivotal Super Rugby Pacific showdown; Fijians host the Hurricanes

Associated Press

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — The Blues and the Brumbies will attempt to show off their playoff credentials in a pivotal contest Saturday in Super Rugby Pacific. The Auckland-based Blues and Canberra-based Brumbies share second place on the championship standings, three points behind the unbeaten Hurricanes with matching 6-1 records. “Clearly the Brumbies are tracking really well this season,” Blues coach …

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

Fiji's former prime minister Frank Bainimarama to spend night in police custody after abuse of office charge

ABC

Fiji's former prime minister Frank Bainimarama will spend the night in police custody after being charged with abuse of office. Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, Fiji's former attorney general In a detailed statement of charges released on Tuesday evening, police allege the three men "failed to comply" with statutory requirements for tenders as stipulated under Fiji law. Former Fiji prime minister Frank Bainimarama …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

Fijian student really treasures China's realities

China Daily

Photo taken on Dec. 20, 2023 shows Katriena Wong at the construction site of Nausori Plaza in Nausori, Fiji. "The real China that I saw with my own eyes was so different from what the Western media had been portraying for years," says Wong, who'd previously studied in China. Most of what she'd heard about China beforehand came from mainstream …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

Fijian student really treasures China's realities

China Daily

Photo taken on Dec. 20, 2023 shows Katriena Wong at the construction site of Nausori Plaza in Nausori, Fiji. "The real China that I saw with my own eyes was so different from what the Western media had been portraying for years," says Wong, who'd previously studied in China. Most of what she'd heard about China beforehand came from mainstream …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Fijian Drua rewarded with an increase in Super Rugby home games in the 2024 season

Associated Press

SUVA, Fiji — The Fijian Drua will play seven matches in Fiji next Super Rugby Pacific season in a move that reflects the success of its home matches last season which all had large attendances and the most enthusiastic crowds in the tournament. Matches against the New South Wales Waratahs and Western Force also will be played in March and …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Shocking video: Delhi cop tossed in air after hit by speeding SUV in Connaught Place

India TV News

A Delhi Police personnel was tossed into the air and rammed into barricades after he was hit by a speeding SUV in Delhi's Connaught Place area. A video of the incident has been going around on social media, where the cop can be seen checking a vehicle in the Connaught Place area. Suddenly, a speeding SUV hits him and the …

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$Jaishankar unveils bust of Sardar Vallabhai Patel in Fiji\'s capital Suva$

1 year, 10 months ago

Jaishankar unveils bust of Sardar Vallabhai Patel in Fiji\'s capital Suva

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar unveiled Sardar Vallabhai Patel's bust in India House in Suva where he interacted with a large gathering of members of the diaspora community, External Affairs Ministry's statement said. Jaishankar, who is in Fiji from February 15-17 to attend the 12th World Hindi Conference, held bilateral meetings with Fiji's leadership during his first-day-long visit …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Pacific Island leaders announce US President Joe Biden will visit the region

ABC

Five Micronesian countries have declared that US President Joe Biden will visit the Pacific for a leaders' meeting later this year, in another sign that the United States remains intent on ramping up high-level diplomatic engagement with the region. Key points: Micronesian leaders have indicated Joe Biden will attend the PIF Leaders Summit in Cook Islands later this year The …

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1 year, 10 months ago

California wants to ban the toxic chemical that gives chrome its classic shine

LA Times

California could ban chrome plating commonly used to restore classic cars and provide protective coating for industrial parts. “We would be the first jurisdiction in the world to phase out hexavalent chromium in the plating industry,” said Jane Williams, executive director of California Communities Against Toxics. “It would never match what came out of the factory, let’s say, in 1960.” …

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2 years ago

Fiji’s Bainimarama vows to respect election result as polls close

Al Jazeera

Frank Bainimarama pledges to respect result as he faces off with a rival looking to end the prime minister’s 16-year stint in power. Polls have closed in the Fiji with Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama vowing to respect the outcome of the election, which is being seen as a test of the Pacific nation’s democracy. Bainimarama’s FijiFirst party went on to …

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2 years, 1 month ago

'Efforts on to get Hindi recognised as official language at UN': S Jaishankar

Firstpost

As far as the use of Hindi in its headquarters is concerned, Jaishankar said that India has an MoU with the UN and that they are using it in social media and newsletters. It will take some time in expanding this New Delhi: Highlighting that efforts are on to get Hindi recognised as an official language at United Nations, External …

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2 years, 5 months ago

Pacific island national leaders declare climate emergency

Associated Press

SUVA, Fiji — Pacific island national leaders declared a climate emergency on Friday and agreed to try to bring Kiribati back to the region’s main diplomatic grouping. In a soon-to-be released communique, the leaders “welcomed and fully supported” the new Australian government’s commitment to the forum’s climate change priorities, Australian Associated Press reported after seeing the document. The United States, …

Security China Climate Leaders Pacific Chinese Forum

2 years, 5 months ago

Solomons leader: Chinese base would make his people targets

Associated Press

SUVA, Fiji — Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare said Thursday that his country’s new security pact with Beijing would not allow China to build a military base on the South Pacific nation and make his citizens “targets for potential military strikes.” Sogavare struck an agreement with Beijing in April to provide security support. He used a meeting of Pacific …

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2 years, 5 months ago

Harris vows US will strengthen its Pacific islands relations

Associated Press

SUVA, Fiji — U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris assured Pacific island leaders of more U.S. engagement after acknowledging Wednesday the United States may not have previously provided the diplomatic attention the region deserved. Harris’ virtual address to the Pacific Islands Forum, meeting in the Fijian capital Suva, comes as China vies for more influence in the Indo-Pacific region. “The United …

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2 years, 6 months ago

Penny Wong to visit New Zealand, Solomon Islands amid concern over climate change, China security pact

ABC

Foreign Minister Penny Wong will travel to New Zealand and Solomon Islands this week to discuss climate change and regional security in what will be her third visit to the Pacific since being sworn in last month. Key points: Senator Wong will meet her Wellington counterpart Nanaia Mahuta on Thursday On Friday she will visit Honiara to meet Solomon Islands …

Climate Change China Foreign Policy Change Climate New Zealand Pacific Island

2 years, 6 months ago

Pacific leaders strike a deal to keep Micronesian nations from splitting with Pacific Islands Forum

ABC

Pacific Island leaders have struck a deal that looks set to stop the region's premier regional body from splintering, taking an important step towards healing an ugly rift opened by an acrimonious leadership contest last year. Key points: Micronesian leaders abandoned their demand for current PIF chief Henry Puna to step down immediately Mr Puna will be replaced by a …

Leaders Pacific Island Pacific Agreement Forum Islands Nations

2 years, 6 months ago

Australia urges South Pacific nations to shun Chinese attempts to extend its security deals

Firstpost

Foreign Minister Penny Wong was in Fiji on her first solo visit, seeking to woo island states after the Solomon Islands took Canberra by surprise last month by signing a wide-ranging security pact with China Suva, Fiji: Australia urged South Pacific nations to spurn China’s attempts to extend its security reach across the region Friday, seeking to fend off a …

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China trade exhibition to be held in Fiji

Chinese embassy in Fiji rebukes ABC over cyber hack claim

Australia sends expert teams to Fiji as Chinese state-backed hackers attack Pacific Islands Forum

The worldwide catastrophe of rising seas especially imperils Pacific paradises, Guterres says

Drua beat Reds to maintain 8th place in Super Rugby, Brumbies edge Crusaders with late penalty try

Fijian Drua face crucial home match against Queensland Reds in Super Rugby Pacific

Hurricanes overcome yellow cards to beat Fijian Drua 38-15 in Super Rugby Pacific

Blues and Brumbies to meet in a pivotal Super Rugby Pacific showdown; Fijians host the Hurricanes

Fiji's former prime minister Frank Bainimarama to spend night in police custody after abuse of office charge

Fijian student really treasures China's realities

Fijian student really treasures China's realities

Fijian Drua rewarded with an increase in Super Rugby home games in the 2024 season

Shocking video: Delhi cop tossed in air after hit by speeding SUV in Connaught Place

Jaishankar unveils bust of Sardar Vallabhai Patel in Fiji\'s capital Suva

Pacific Island leaders announce US President Joe Biden will visit the region

California wants to ban the toxic chemical that gives chrome its classic shine

Fiji’s Bainimarama vows to respect election result as polls close

'Efforts on to get Hindi recognised as official language at UN': S Jaishankar

Pacific island national leaders declare climate emergency

Solomons leader: Chinese base would make his people targets

Harris vows US will strengthen its Pacific islands relations

Penny Wong to visit New Zealand, Solomon Islands amid concern over climate change, China security pact

Pacific leaders strike a deal to keep Micronesian nations from splitting with Pacific Islands Forum

Australia urges South Pacific nations to shun Chinese attempts to extend its security deals