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Fiji Rugby has unveiled the Vodafone Vanua Cup Eliminations, introducing a new promotion pathway that will see two provincial sides secure places in the 2026 Skipper Cup competition. Speaking during the launch, Fiji Rugby Chairman John Sanday said the tournament highlights the strength of Fiji’s provincial rugby structure and creates opportunities for emerging players to showcase their talent on a bigger stage. The new elimination series will, for the first time, allow leading Vanua teams to compete for advancement into Fiji’s premier provincial rugby competition. The contest will be divided into two conferences. In the Viti Levu Zone, teams will…

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The Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs today hosted a High Level Validation Workshop for Fiji’s Maritime Security Strategy at the Tanoa Plaza Hotel in Suva, bringing together stakeholders from across Government and partner agencies. Opening the workshop, Minister for Defence and Veteran Affairs Pio Tikoduadua stressed the importance of strengthening Fiji’s maritime security framework amid growing regional and global security challenges. He said Fiji’s maritime space remains vital to the nation’s security, economy, trade, transportation, food security and regional connectivity. The workshop focused on validating national maritime security priorities while improving inter-agency coordination, information sharing and preparedness. Discussions also…

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The National Security Council met at the Cabinet Chambers in Suva yesterday to discuss growing concerns over rising global fuel prices and begin work on measures aimed at reducing the impact on Fijian households, businesses and essential services. The meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, reviewed international market trends showing continued increases in global oil prices amid ongoing instability in the Middle East and disruptions to shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz. Council members agreed that Fiji, as a fuel-importing nation reliant on petroleum purchased in US dollars, remains highly vulnerable to international price movements and should act…

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