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Fiji's First Pro Surfer Emerges After Cloudbreak Opens

James Kusitino, a 16-year-old Fijian surfer, recently signed a sponsorship deal with Former, becoming Fiji's first professional surfer; this follows Fiji's 2010 decision to open access to the world-class surf break Cloudbreak, previously restricted to a nearby resort.

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Fiji's "Loloma Hour": Sustainable Tourism Through Cultural Exchange

Fiji's "Loloma Hour" initiative invites visitors to contribute an hour to environmental or cultural projects, aiming for 5,000 hours of community engagement annually, promoting sustainable tourism and cultural preservation through activities like traditional weaving, coral planting, and culinary cla...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Dateline Resources Sells Fijian Asset, Focuses on US Rare Earths Project

Dateline Resources sold its non-core Udu copper project in Fiji to Viva Metals for up to \$4.35 million, freeing up capital for its US-based Colosseum rare earths and gold project, which recently received a permitting green light and is expected to benefit from increased US government interest in do...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Fijian Ocean Expedition Reveals Thriving Ecosystems

A National Geographic Pristine Seas expedition, led by Dr. Keiron Fraser, is exploring largely unexplored Fijian waters, with Charlene Erasito, a 30-year-old Rotuman PhD student, as the only female Pacific Islander aboard; initial findings reveal diverse and healthy ecosystems.

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Life Below Water
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Fiji's Loloma Hour: Tourism with a Purpose

Fiji's new "Loloma Hour" program invites tourists to volunteer for at least one hour during their stay, participating in activities like mangrove replanting, beach cleanups, or community projects to support environmental conservation and cultural preservation, aiming for 5000 volunteer hours this ye...

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Memphis Man Receives Life Sentence for Honeymoon Murder in Fiji

A Memphis man, Bradley Robert Dawson, was sentenced to life imprisonment in Fiji for murdering his wife, Christe Chen, during their honeymoon at the Turtle Island resort; he fled the scene after inflicting blunt force trauma, and the case highlights issues with Fiji's parole system.

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Ikitau to Prioritize Suaalii in Wallabies' Game Plan

Wallabies centre Len Ikitau plans to focus play on teammate Joseph-Suaalii in upcoming Tests against Fiji and the British & Irish Lions, leveraging their past success; injuries to Rob Valetini and Will Skelton cloud the Fiji match.

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Fiji's Tourism Success: Authentic Cultural Experiences Drive Unique Visitor Impacts

Tourists in Fiji are increasingly drawn to authentic cultural experiences, including village visits and interactions with locals, facilitated by tour operators offering immersive experiences that emphasize genuine human connection over staged performances, creating life-changing impacts for visitors...

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Partnerships for the Goals
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Fiji's "Loloma Hour": A Tourism Initiative Promoting Sustainable Volunteering

Fiji launched "Loloma Hour," a program inviting tourists to volunteer one hour to environmental, cultural, or community projects, aiming for 5,000 volunteer hours in its first year to promote sustainable tourism and cultural exchange.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Fiji Launches "Hora Loloma": One Hour of Tourism for Environmental and Community Improvement

Fiji's "Hora Loloma" program invites tourists to volunteer one hour to environmental or community projects, such as replanting mangroves or learning traditional crafts, aiming for 5,000 volunteer hours this year across 21 participating hotels and resorts.

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Fijian Iguanas' Transpacific Voyage: A Genetic and Statistical Analysis

Genetic analysis reveals Fijian iguanas originated from North America, likely via an 8,000-kilometer journey on floating vegetation rafts millions of years ago, a feat aided by their dehydration resistance, and this discovery is crucial for their conservation.

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Life on Land
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Memphis Man Receives Life Sentence for Honeymoon Murder in Fiji

A 40-year-old Memphis man, Bradley Robert Dawson, was sentenced to life imprisonment in Fiji for murdering his 36-year-old wife, Christe Chen, at the Turtle Island resort during their honeymoon in 2022; he will serve at least 18 years before being eligible for parole.

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