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IMF: Address macroeconomic imbalances
The Fiji Times
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June 23, 2025
Fiscal and monetary policies should focus on addressing macroeconomic imbalances. This is the view of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) executive board in its endorsement of its staff team’s appraisal on the conclusion of the Article IV...
Spending, deficit to increase
The Fiji Times
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June 23, 2025
GOVERNMENT expenditure and budget deficit are expected to increase in the upcoming budget which will be delivered on Friday. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Professor Biman Prasad said even if the debt-to-GDP ratio may have to go up,...
PM Marape calls for stronger MSG unity rooted in shared heritage and collective future
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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June 23, 2025
Prime Minister James Marape has called on Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) member states to reinforce their unity by recognizing their ancient ties, cultural kinship, and shared destiny, during his address at the 23rd MSG Leaders’ Summit in Suva,...
Fiji Showcase aims to attract 100,000 people
Fijivillage
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Fiji Showcase 2025 aims to attract 100,000 people this year with early bird specials, new entertainers, striking rides, and new exhibitors. This has been highlighted by the Communications Fiji Limited's General Manager, Charles Taylor during a...
No sugar loss, assures FSC as Lautoka mill repairs wrap up tonight
The Fiji Times
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June 23, 2025
THE Fiji Sugar Corporation has confirmed works to repair a boiler leak at the Lautoka Sugar Mill will be completed by midnight tonight. In a statement, FSC CEO Bhan Pratap Singh said the disruption caused on June 19 was caused by the boiler leak...
PM in Suva for MSG Leaders’ Summit
Solomon Star
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June 23, 2025
Prime Minister (PM) Jeremiah Manele, MP, is currently in Suva, Fiji, where he will participate in the 23rd Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Leaders’ Summit, scheduled to officially commence on Monday 23 June 2025. The Summit, to be hosted under...
File formal complaint, Rabuka tells Ali
The Fiji Times
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June 23, 2025
PRIME Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has stated that Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre (FWCC) coordinator Shamima Ali is entitled to formally lodge any concerns she has regarding Minister for Multi-Ethnic Affairs and Sugar Industry, Charan Jeath Singh, as a...
Yee and Salacakau welcome Prof. Prasad’s comments and call for a fundamental shift toward sustainability in education
Fijivillage
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Yee and Salacakau welcome Prof. Prasad’s comments and call for a fundamental shift toward sustainability in education Parent, lawyer and representative of Chinese Education Society, Glenis Yee and Representative of Catholic Education and former...
Huge turnout on day 1 of Fiji Showcase 2025, day 2 starts at 10am
Fijivillage
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People turned up in large numbers on day 1 of Fiji Showcase 2025 to witness the amazing entertainment that was lined up tonight on the Vodafone External Entertainment Stage as well as the Telecom Internal Entertainment stage. 2024 World Hip Hop...
Fiji Volleyball undeterred by financial hurdles
FBC News
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June 18, 2025
The Fiji Volleyball Federation is forging ahead with preparations for the 2025 Pacific Mini Games, despite facing financial hurdles. While funding is often a critical pillar for successful international campaigns, the federation has yet to receive...
I do not want to out-coach the Fijian style of rugby - Byrne
Fijivillage
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As the Fiji Water Flying Fijians get ready for their July test matches against the Wallabies and Scotland, coach Mick Byrne has made it clear that he does not want to out-coach the style of rugby that the Flying Fijians play, but he is just going...
Local hoteliers in the spotlight at AHICE Fiji next week
Hotel Management
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June 20, 2025
A selection of high-profile Fijian hotel owners will take to the stage next week at the highly anticipated AHICE Fiji Islands Investment in Tourism Summit. On Thursday June 26, local representatives from a broad spectrum of hotel businesses...
“Rogue” rental services
The Fiji Times
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June 23, 2025
Fiji’s consumer watchdog has renewed warning to members of the public relating to rental car services following receipt of what it describes as serious complaints of aggressive and unethical behaviour by rogue rental car companies. While the...
FIJI GIRMIT FOUNDATION AUSTRALIA GLOBAL GIRMIT LEGACY AWARDS 2025
Indian Times
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June 18, 2025
Message from the Host – Deo Family Charitable Foundation NAMASTE, Ramram, Namaskaram, Salam Walekum, Bula and hello to all, Today, we gather to honour and remember the sacrifices and hardships of our ancestors, the Girmitiyas, who paved the way...
VITI FM Dredre Ga Mo Cegu to start Fiji Showcase entertainment on the external stage today
Fijivillage
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VITI FM Dredre Ga Mo Cegu to start Fiji Showcase entertainment on the external stage today If you have not met the VITI FM Dredre Ga Mo Cegu team, you can get the chance to see them perform live at the 2025 Fiji Showcase as they will be the...
Fiji urges France to stand with the Pacific
FBC News
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[Source: Fiji Government/Facebook] Fiji is calling on France to stand in solidarity with the Pacific as the region faces the growing impacts of climate change, security tensions, and economic challenges. Speaking at the Sixth Pacific France...
Small businesses seek budget relief
FBC News
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June 19, 2025
Howard Nand Small business operators are urging the government to include more incentives in the upcoming national budget to help them manage the rising cost of living. Vendors claim that with increasing raw material prices, it is becoming...
Build local diabetes care system, urges Diabetes Fiji
FBC News
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June 19, 2025
file photo To combat the country’s dependence on costly overseas medical care, Diabetes Fiji is appealing for robust investment in specialist training and health infrastructure. The organization in its 2025-26 national budget submission,...
We will monitor exorbitant price hikes and take action against unscrupulous businesses – Prof. Prasad
Fijivillage
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Monitoring of exorbitant price hikes of goods and taking action against unscrupulous businesses who are not passing down tax or duty reductions announced by the government will be carefully looked at in the 2025/2026 National Budget. Deputy Prime...
Fijian Flying circus is back
The Fiji Times
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June 17, 2025
FIJI’S very own homegrown circus is set to dazzle audiences again this year, with the return of the Fijian Flying Circus in a major showcase of local talent and creativity, presented in collaboration with Communications Fiji Ltd (CFL) and the Fiji...