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Fiji Plans Embedding Digital Literacy in Schools

(MENAFN) In reaction to the increasing incidents of virtual abuse, Fiji’s Online Safety Commission (OSC) is intensifying its efforts to incorporate digital literacy instruction into the nation's educational curriculum. Commissioner Filipe Batiwale...

FIJI Water Joins the Fashion Trust U.S. Awards Through Exclusive Partnership and Designer Collaboration

LOS ANGELES, April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tonight, FIJI® Water, America’s No. 1 premium imported bottled water, has proudly partnered with Fashion Trust U.S. to support the next generation of design talent in an unforgettable night of...

Small islands face outsized climate impacts and require US$12 billion a year in climate finance to cope

Rotterdam, Oct. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) today launched State and Trends in Adaptation 2025: Small Island Developing States (SIDS), the most comprehensive assessment to date of climate risks,...

SFESA AND FIJI NATIONAL FIRE AUTHORITY SIGN HISTORIC MOU TO STRENGTHEN PACIFIC EMERGENCY RESPONSE

[PRESS RELEASE 07 April 2025] – Marking a major milestone for regional cooperation and resilience, the Samoa Fire and Emergency Services Authority (SFESA) and the National Fire Authority (NFA) of Fiji have officially signed a Memorandum of...

17 Emerging Leaders from Asia-Pacific Advance Disaster Risk Reduction Skills: UNITAR Training Concludes with Workshop in Fiji

Following three months of capacity-building via online learning and virtual classrooms, the in-person workshop allowed the participants to engage in expert-led lectures and study tours for contextualized, experiential and practical learning. At...

Historic Showdown-Rugby Football Club Los Angeles Faces Fijian Drua in Landmark MLR vs. Super Rugby Pacific Clash, Fiji

Rugby Football Club Los Angeles (RFCLA) takes on the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua in the first-ever matchup with a Super Rugby Pacific team January 24th, 2025. LAUTOKA, FIJI, January 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rugby history will be made as...

NFL MVP and Central Valley Pistachio Farmer Josh Allen Joins Forces With Wonderful Pistachios to Launch Major College Scholarship for Youth at Firebaugh High School

FIREBAUGH, Calif., Sept. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wonderful® Pistachios is proud to announce the launch of the Josh Allen Scholarship in partnership with Central Valley native, pistachio farmer, and star Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen....

ADB, Merchant Finance Sign Agreement to Support Inclusive Finance in Fiji

MANILA, PHILIPPINES (9 December 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Merchant Finance Pte Limited (MFL) have signed loan and grant agreements to boost access to finance for women-owned and led small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in...

Innovative Infrastructure: Fiji’s Path to a Climate Resilient Transport Network

The Fiji Critical Bridges Resilience Project aims to enhance the resilience and safety of Fiji's transport network, particularly on Viti Levu, the main island. Fiji, an archipelago of over 330 islands, faces challenges in providing services to its...

ADB Approves $199.5 Million Project to Improve Domestic Connectivity in Fiji

MANILA, PHILIPPINES (28 November 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a $199.5 million project that will replace critical bridges on Fiji’s main island to improve domestic transport connectivity. The Critical Bridges Resilience...

Hon. Choylin Yim Douglas, Minister for Culture and Tourism, Officially Opens Newly Renovated SPTO Reception Area in Suva, Fiji

Hon. Choylin Yim Douglas, Minister for Culture and Tourism, Officially Opens Newly Renovated SPTO Reception Area in Suva, Fiji Suva, Fiji – 12th November 2024: […]

SAMOA POLICE LAUNCH OF “SAY NO TO ILLEGAL DRUGS” CAMPAIGN

SAMOA, October 7 - REMARKS by the Australian High Commission to Samoa Mr Will Robinson Ou te muamua ona faatulou ile taitai ole sauniga, afio lau afioga le Masiofo Faamausili Leinafo Tuimalealiifano, afio lau afioga le Minisita o Leoleo, Mulipola...

New Survey: Families Will Pay For Family-Friendly Apartments

Bigger apartments could boost fertility, lower vacancies, and strengthen long-term returns. CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, UNITED STATES, September 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new survey reveals a housing-market blind spot: bigger apartments could...

Wonderful Halos Celebrates Back-To-School with National Contest to Support Teachers

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wonderful Halos, one of America’s most-loved healthy snack brands, is kicking off the back-to-school season on a sweet note with a nationwide contest to support teachers and help fund classrooms....

The Wonderful Company Ranks No. 1 on PEOPLE®’s List of Companies That Care

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Wonderful Company has taken the coveted No. 1 spot on the 2025 PEOPLE® Companies That Care list, rising from No. 3 last year. The $6 billion enterprise, with 10,000 employees worldwide and a...

Wellness for All Across USA: World Wellness Weekend 2025 Expands Nationwide

Join from September 19–21 2025 | Uniting 160+ Countries Through Vitality, Serenity & Solidarity NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- World Wellness Weekend (WWW), an international non-profit association, returns...

OPEC Fund mobilizes over US$1 billion to advance sustainable development

VIENNA, Sept. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) announced the approval of more than US$1 billion in new development financing during the 193rd meeting of its Governing Board and throughout the...

Local Author M.B. Mooney Writes Children’s Book to Raise Awareness About Crohn’s Disease

SUWANEE, Ga., June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yorkshire Publishing announces the release of The Mouse Who Couldn’t Eat Cheese, a children’s picture book written by MB Mooney, with illustrations by Ekaterina Mironova. Alex the Owl loves to zip,...

Senior Helpers Opens Doors in Elk Grove

New Senior Helpers Location opened in Elk Grove. Offering services that reduce hospitalization and support seniors aging in place. ELK GROVE, CA, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Senior Helpers, the nation’s premier provider of...

Ten Businesses You Could Buy to Escape the Apocalypse

London, June 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In 2025 we live in an increasingly unstable world, where many people are searching for financial and personal security. If you’re looking for a chance to reset and escape somewhere a bit less chaotic,...