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With visa bans impacting ties, Tonga signals a diplomatic reset with the United States and hints at high-level talks ahead. A new sister-city pact with East Palo Alto opens doors for cultural and youth exchanges, signaling a broader push in people-to-people diplomacy.

Grief grips a village after a young child goes missing near a river, sparking a wide search and an active investigation. A sobering reminder of the dangers near water and the importance of vigilant supervision.

Rabih Yazbek helped shape ANZ’s Fiji story with growth, client relationships, and a disciplined risk culture. As he moves to lead Client Coverage for the UK and Europe, a new chapter in ANZ’s global expansion begins, leaving readers curious about what’s next for the bank.

Coral Coast’s tourism scene gathers for a pivotal in-person talanoa since Fiji reopened, uniting operators and international partners to tackle seasonality and map sustainable growth. The dialogue spotlights coordinated campaigns, boosted visibility, and a resilient path forward for Fiji’s hospitality in evolving markets.

Unpaid dues are pushing a major international organization to the brink, with a shutdown feared as funding dries up. As donor nations weigh reforms, the looming squeeze could reshape humanitarian work and the future of global cooperation.

Fiji’s apprenticeship system, once a powerhouse of skills, now faces a critical revamp. A leading education voice warns that governance changes have dimmed productivity and training investment. He urges separating the levy from training providers and reviving a fast-track program to close the skills gap and spur growth.

Fiji’s health authorities reassure there’s no immediate Nipah threat, but vigilance remains high. With strengthened surveillance and regional monitoring in place, officials say the country is prepared to respond if conditions change. A glimpse at the measures shaping Fiji’s health security today.

Fiji’s constitutional balance faces new tests as Prime Minister Rabuka signals an appeal after a court allows a judicial review into the Commission of Inquiry. The move spotlights the delicate dance between executive decisions and judicial independence, with democracy in the spotlight.

Fiji enters a fresh turn in a high-stakes legal saga as an appeal follows a High Court ruling on a major corruption inquiry. Leaders emphasize democracy, the separation of powers, and the rule of law while navigating judicial review and constitutional processes. The coming days are set to shape the fate of the nation’s institutions.

Faith-based groups in Fiji are being invited to lead the way in recycling and responsible waste management, turning community values into real environmental action. From worship spaces to large gatherings, a new push aims to reframe waste as a national development issue and spark dialogue for lasting change.

Tragedy strikes a riverside village as a three-year-old goes missing after a routine afternoon near the water. A community rallies in a tense search as investigators begin to piece together what happened and focus on preventing such heartbreak.