Fiji
Prasad says Fiji Govt should stop student debt recovery
The leader of an opposition party in Fiji is calling on the government to suspend the repayment of loans by students who had their studies financed under the tertiary education loans scheme.
RNZ Pacific News Briefs for Tuesday 14 June 2022
Cook Islanders off to the polls in August; Samoa still recording significant Covid numbers; Marine Le Pen's votes sought in New Caledonia; Fiji students owe hundreds of millions in unpaid loans; hopes…
Coastal communities in Fiji affected by ocean flooding
The national disaster management office in Fiji is urging coastal communities to continue to exercise caution today after recent ocean flooding events.
Fiji controversy over contraception consent
A Fijian women's rights group says men need to be better educated about honouring their wives after a group of men met with the Ministry of Health to discuss women's contraception choices.
Pacific seeks to ensure 'wider commitment' on oceans
The global community needs to "be inspired" to defend the world's oceans ahead of the second United Nations Oceans Conference in Lisbon at the end of the month, a Fijian policymaker says.
Fiji announces team for Pacific Nations Cup
Fiji rugby has announced its team for the Pacific Nations Cup next month.