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'Desperate' Fiji eyes virus-free tourism bubble
Without streams of international travelers flocking to their palm-fringed shores, tens of thousands of Fijians are left without work
Virus-hit Fiji Airways cuts workforce by half
Fiji Airways lays off 758 staff, while those remaining would face a permanent pay cut of 20%
Pacific clean-up after homes 'blown to smithereens' by superstorm
The cyclone careens through the South Pacific, peaking as a Category Five superstorm that gouged a trail of destruction across the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Fiji and Tonga
Monster Pacific cyclone Harold batters Fiji
(UPDATED) Harold remains 'extremely dangerous' and residents in the island's south are advised to shelter in churches, schools, or other substantial buildings
Panic buying in Fiji as first coronavirus case confirmed
Pacific nations are particularly vulnerable to viral outbreaks because of their geographic isolation and under-resourced health infrastructure
2 missing, 3,000 in shelters as Cyclone Tino hits Fiji
The Pacific kingdom is still recovering from the devastation of Cyclone Gina two years ago which caused widespread devastation, destroying houses and crops
EU expands tax blacklist to 15 countries, including UAE
Italy has long resisted the addition of the UAE. The Middle East powerhouse has recently made significant investments in the economically troubled European country.
Strong undersea earthquake off Fiji, but no tsunami
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said there was no tsunami threat from the tremor which occurred at 4:25 am Manila time
Coup-plagued Fiji goes to the polls
Preliminary results will be released later Wednesday, November 14 but an election winner will not be known for 4 or 5 days as votes trickle in from polling stations on the archipelago's more remote islands
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Meghan takes spotlight amid royal fever in Fiji
Meghan sends adoring Fijians into a frenzy, taking the center stage from husband Prince Harry to passionately promote women's rights
Tsunami warning for 3 Pacific islands after earthquake
After the 7.1 magnitude quake struck off the eastern coast of New Caledonia, 'waves reaching 0.3 to 1 meter above the tide level are possible,' says the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center
Strong earthquake hits off Fiji, no tsunami threat
The government's Seismology Unit says the earthquake 'does not pose any immediate threat to the Fiji region due to its deep depth'
At least 4 dead as Cyclone Josie hits Fiji
Much of the main tourist town of Nadi is underwater as Josie, with wind gusts up to 100 kilometers per hour (60 mph), causes widespread flooding before moving away from the island group
Postgame thoughts: Azkals 3, Fiji 2; More questions than answers
The tuneup to Tuesday's (March 27) big qualifier was a mixed bag for Azkals fans
Azkals survive late scare in friendly win over Fiji
This friendly will prepare the Azkals for Tuesday's match AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers
Azkals get ready for huge qualifier against Tajikistan
What you need to know about the run-up to the Philippines' colossal AFC Asian Cup qualifier on Tuesday, March 27
PH to host international friendly match with Fiji
This will be the second time the Azkals will play against a team from the Oceania Football Confederation
Aid reaches cyclone-hit Tonga as storm passes Fiji
International aid begins trickling in to areas of Tonga devastated by Cyclone Gita, as Fiji escapes the worst of the storm's fury
PH is 3rd happiest country, says 2017 Gallup International poll
The Philippines is behind Fiji and Colombia in the Happiness Index of the 41st annual Global End of Year Survey, which spanned 55 countries in 2017
Climate groups lament lack of loss and damage finance pledges in COP 23
Climate groups agree that the loss and damage finance agenda has been sidelined in the COP 23 negotiations
UN climate talks open in Bonn
Climate negotiators meet in Bonn, wondering to what extent US President Donald Trump will make their jobs more difficult.
Tiny Fiji looks for global impact at Bonn climate talks
Fiji's Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama brings a sobering message as he presides over UN climate talks in Bonn this week
Satu suporter timnas meninggal karena terkena petasan
PSSI mengecam keras aksi pelemparan petasan di dalam stadion
Bermain imbang 0-0, Indonesia selalu seri melawan Fiji
Para pemain utama yang dipanggil tak memberi jaminan kemenangan
Indonesia vs Fiji: Agenda amankan ranking FIFA
Publik sudah cukup lama tidak menikmati pesta gol Garuda Ini saat yang tepat
World leaders vow to defend climate pact after Trump pullout
UPDATED With France s Emmanuel Macron taking the lead they lash Trump s decision as misguided and vow to defend an accord they portrayed as crucial for the planet s future
Inclusivity to guide Fiji's presidency in COP23 climate talks
As president of the COP23 Fiji aims to have an inclusive participatory transparent climate conference in November in Bonn Germany
Germany, Fiji push for continued cooperation in climate talks
As the uncertainty over the US participation in climate talks looms large the organizers of the upcoming Bonn climate conference encourage countries to soldier on towards implementing the Paris Agreement
Strong 6.1 earthquake off coast of Fiji
The quake was centered 152 kilometers southwest of Nadi and 238 kilometers from the capital Suva at a depth of 10 kilometers
6.0 magnitude earthquake strikes south of Fiji Islands
The USGS says the quake struck at a depth of 549 kilometers at around 9:14 pm Manila time
Powerful quakes strike off Fiji, Tonga, but no tsunami risk
The USGS says there is a low likelihood of casualties and damage
Emotional Fiji hammer Britain for historic rugby gold
Fiji captain Osea Kolinisau leads the defending Sevens World Series champions as they win the first Olympic rugby competition in 92 years
Fiji envoy elected UN General Assembly chief
It is the first time a representative from the Pacific island states was chosen for the largely honorific post in the UN s 71 year history
Island states come to UN ready to move on climate deal
The world s island states will come to the United Nations not only to sign the Paris climate deal but to be first in line to make sure it goes into force
Fiji 'spared' as cyclone weakens
The Pacific nation avoids a direct hit from Tropical Cyclone Zena; the storm weakens as it moves offshore
Fiji residents ordered to stay inside as cyclone looms
UPDATED Fiji battens down for another tropical cyclone just weeks after the most powerful storm in the Pacific nation s history left 44 people dead and crippled infrastructure
Indonesia ingin tingkatkan kerjasama dengan negara-negara Pasifik Selatan
Indonesia ingin bekerjasama dengan Fiji di bidang ekonomi perikanan pertanian budaya dan militer
Red Cross says more funds needed in wake of Fiji super cyclone
The charity said Fiji still faced a huge rebuilding task in the wake of severe tropical cyclone Winston – the most powerful storm in its history – which lashed the country on February 20
Pacific nations lead the way on Paris climate accord
Marshall Islands president: By becoming one of the first countries to ratify the Paris agreement we have shown our determination to continue to lead this fight from the front
Aid finally getting to Fiji cyclone victims
The government which has declared a 30 day state of natural disaster says the storm was a costly blow for Fiji
Fiji cyclone highlights urgency in ratifying Paris climate deal – group
Climate Vulnerable Forum: This is another painful reminder of why global action on climate change is so urgent and vital
Scramble to reach Fiji cyclone victims as toll hits 36
While humanitarian aid is pouring into the main island Viti Levu some of the worst hit villages are remote islands that relief workers have not yet been able to reach
Cyclone death toll hits 29 as Fiji eyes long clean-up
As aid efforts intensify communications are established with some of the worst hit remote communities revealing the scale of the disaster
Death toll rises as Fiji cleans up after 'strongest ever' cyclone
UPDATED It is being described as one of the most powerful in recorded history as a nation we are facing an ordeal of the most grievous kind Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says
Flights cancelled as powerful cyclone bears down on Fiji
One resident describes severe tropical cyclone Winston as a monster cyclone and the strongest Fiji has ever experienced
Fiji leader says Pacific 'doomed' if climate talks fail
Fiji Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says the UN sponsored COP 21 talks appears set to become an excuse for wealthy nations to pay lip service to climate change without taking meaningful steps to address it
Dozens feared dead in Vanuatu from Cyclone Pam
Though the full extent of the damage is unknown UN officials say damage is worse than what was expected
Vanuatu braces for destructive cyclone Pam
Tropical Cyclone Pam is intensifying as it approaches land and is set to become a maximum Category 5 system
PH among nations with highest dengue incidence in W. Pacific
Globally the World Health Organization says the needed investment target to sustain vector control is an average of 510 million per year from 2015 to 2030
