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Fiji embarks on its first Smart Water metering project with Itron and Pacific Technologies
Smart Water Magazine
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August 22, 2025
The Water Authority of Fiji (WAF) has embarked on its first smart metering deployment, partnering with Itron, Inc. and Pacific Technologies to modernize its water operations and reduce losses across its network. The rollout, which began in May...
Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka To Visit India From August 24-27: MEA
Zee News
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Prime Minister of the Republic of Fiji Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka, accompanied by his spouse, Suluweti Rabuka, will visit India from August 24 to 27, the Ministry of External Affairs said. The visit will begin in New Delhi, where the Prime...
Activist slams Pacific’s ‘dreadful response’ to Palestine amid growing links with Israel
Asia Pacific Report
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August 22, 2025
By ‘Alakihihifo Vailala of Pacific Media Network As Israel expands its relationships with Pacific Island nations, an activist is criticising the region for its “dreadful response” to the Israel-Palestine conflict. The Israeli-Palestinian conflict,...
Canadian women show off their depth in lineup for Rugby World Cup opener vs. Fiji on TSN
TSN
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August 21, 2025
The second-ranked Canadian women open their Rugby World Cup campaign Saturday in England with a display of their depth. Coach Kevin Rouet's starting 15 enter their game against No. 14 Fiji in York with a combined 486 caps, while the eight-woman...
World News | Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka to Visit India from August 24-27: MEA
Latestly
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August 22, 2025
New Delhi [India], August 22 (ANI): Prime Minister of the Republic of Fiji Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka, accompanied by his spouse, Suluweti Rabuka, will visit India from August 24 to 27, the Ministry of External Affairs said. The visit will begin...
Fiji approves 1st national child safeguarding policy
Xinhua News Agency
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SUVA, Aug. 22 (Xinhua) -- Fiji's Cabinet has approved the country's first Child Safeguarding Policy, establishing a single national framework to guide ministries, statutory bodies, civil society organizations, and institutions that work with...
Smart water metering comes to Fiji islands
Smart Energy International
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August 22, 2025
Itron, and their technology partner Pacific Technologies are working together with Fiji’s primary water utility, the Water Authority of Fiji (WAF), on the first smart metering deployment in the Fiji islands. The meters are part of Itron’s smart...
Rugby World Cup: Ireland offer support to Shannon Ikahihifo after cancer diagnosis
The Guardian
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August 22, 2025
Ireland’s World Cup squad have offered their support to teammate Shannon Ikahihifo after she revealed her breast cancer diagnosis. The Trailfinders second-row Ikahihifo, who has three Irish caps, was part of the pre-tournament training group but...
Where to watch Canada vs. USA 2025 Pacific Nations Cup match
Sporting News
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August 22, 2025
Canada hosts the USA Eagles as they kick off the 2025 Pacific Nations Cup (PNC) on Friday at the McMahon Stadium in Calgary. The Pacific Nations Cup is a key tournament for both teams, serving as a direct qualification to the 2027 Rugby World Cup....
Army soldier 'nervous, but excited' ahead of Rugby World Cup debut with Fiji
Forces Network
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British Army rugby union star Guardsman Manuqalo Komaitai will start at No 8 for Fiji when they get their World Cup campaign underway on Saturday against Canada. Komaitai is a soldier with the Irish Guards and is the first Fijian woman to serve in...
Cunningham favours form over experience for Fiji's World Cup opener
Epping Forest Guardian
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The Fijiana come into their second World Cup off the back of a narrow loss to the USA in Washington last month but face a more daunting challenge as they take on the world’s number two side. As well as this encounter against Canada in York, Fiji...
LIVE: Watch crunch Fiji v France match that could decide fate of Pool B
Forces Network
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The fate of Pool B at the 2025 International Defence Rugby Competition is to be decided as France take on Fiji in a battle of the two winners in the opening match. You can follow and rewatch all of the IDRC matches on the BFBS Forces News YouTube...
Health Ministry eyes land partnerships for staff housing
FBC News
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August 22, 2025
Minister for Health and Medical Services Dr. Atonio Lalabalavu The Ministry of Health has indicated the need for a partnership with the Vanua to provide land space and buildings for tenancy. Minister for Health and Medical Services, Dr. Atonio...
Iran's Foreign Minister To Hold Talks With Counterparts From UK, France And Germany
MENAFN
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August 22, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) Tehran, Aug 22 (IANS) Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi will hold telephonic conversation with counterparts from the UK, France and Germany on Friday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said. Speaking to...
Australia and Papua New Guinea strengthen border security through new detector dog program
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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August 22, 2025
Australia and Papua New Guinea have taken a major step forward instrengthening border security with the ground-breaking ceremony for thenew PNG Customs Detector Dog Facility. Speaking at the ceremony in Port Moresby, the Australian High...
Fiji PM Rabuka to visit India 24 Aug
News Today Net
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August 22, 2025
This will be his first visit to India, and he is set to hold talks with PM Modi and call upon President Murmu during his visit, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in an official statement on Thursday. As per the MEA, Fiji PM Sitiveni...
Young sensation Kriebisch to lead PNG charge into Oceania Squash Championships
NBC PNG
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Top junior female squash athlete Timonaliz Alarcos-Kriebisch (Image: Supplied) The Papua New Guinea Squash Rackets Federation is set to showcase rising female talent Timonaliz Alarcos-Kriebisch, who will continue her promising form at the upcoming...
Fiji sees stronger trade and investment flows
FBC News
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August 22, 2025
Fiji’s balance of payments deficit narrowed in the March quarter of this year, showing signs of economic recovery. This, according to the Fiji Bureau of Statistics. The current and capital account recorded a deficit of $362.6 million, down from...
Australia and PNG strengthen border security through new Detector Dog Program
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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August 22, 2025
Australia and Papua New Guinea have taken a major step forward in strengthening border security with the groundbreaking ceremony for the new PNG Customs Detector Dog Facility. Speaking at the ceremony in Port Moresby, Mr. Andrew Bailey from the...
Minister urges schools to use grants wisely
FBC News
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August 22, 2025
The government has released the free education grant to 806 schools this term. The funding reached over 243,000 students across early childhood, primary, and secondary levels. Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro reminded school heads to prepare...