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The All Blacks Sevens are on the lookout for a new head coach, with Tomasi Cama stepping away after the end of the current World Series Sevens campaign. Cama, part of the coaching group for the last six years after enjoying a 10-year playing career with the team between 2005 and 2015, believes the timing is right to move on. Cama’s decision coincides with the team being beaten 14-5 by France in Monday morning’s final of the championship season-ending tournament in Bordeaux, France, which doubled as Cama’s 150th international sevens tournament as a player or coach. The runner-up finish ended…

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Fiji is taking proactive steps to prepare for the long-term impacts of climate change following Cabinet’s endorsement of a National Resettlement Taskforce. The Taskforce will bring together Government agencies to develop policies and plans that will help Fiji respond to climate-related challenges, including the possible need for future community relocation and resettlement within the Pacific region. Its work will focus on important areas such as land, governance, financing, legal frameworks, and community engagement, ensuring that any future decisions are guided by dignity, consent, cultural protection, and the wellbeing of affected communities. As climate change and rising sea levels continue to…

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Economists and policymakers have raised concerns that Fiji’s economic recovery and growth trajectory are not translating into stronger livelihoods, productivity gains, or long-term resilience, warning that urgent reforms are needed to avoid future economic vulnerabilities. Speaking during the State of the Fijian Economy Dialogue 2026 at the Grand Pacific Hotel, senior economists and policy experts said while Fiji’s economy has recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic, structural weaknesses remain deeply entrenched. Senior Economist at the World Bank, Dr Naomi Mathenge, said Fiji’s growth has largely returned to pre pandemic levels but warned the country is not achieving the stronger growth rates…

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The Water Authority of Fiji reaffirmed that the new Environmental and Social Management System or ESMS and its implementation will play a key role in building a more resilient, accountable, and environmentally responsible water sector for Fiji. WAF Chief Executive Officer, Seru Soderberg emphasised that the ESMS goes beyond compliance and serves as a strategic governance tool to strengthen decision-making, risk management, and long-term infrastructure sustainability. The framework is closely aligned with Fiji’s Water Sector Strategy 2050, supporting the delivery of sustainable, inclusive, and resilient water and sanitation services nationwide. It also serves as a critical tool for addressing climate…

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