Fi news

Here are the latest news from Fiji:

Breaking News

• Fiji Airways has announced that it will resume its international flights from March 1, 2023, after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [Source: Fiji Times]
• The Fijian government has launched a new initiative to promote sustainable tourism in the country, focusing on eco-friendly practices and community-based tourism. [Source: Fiji Sun]

Politics

• The Fijian Prime Minister, Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama, has announced that the country will hold general elections in 2023, with a date yet to be confirmed. [Source: Fiji Times]
• The opposition National Federation Party (NFP) has called for the government to address the country's economic challenges, including high inflation and unemployment. [Source: Fiji Sun]

Economy

• Fiji's economy has shown signs of recovery, with the country's GDP growing by 2.5% in the third quarter of 2022. [Source: Reserve Bank of Fiji]
• The Fijian government has launched a new economic stimulus package, aimed at boosting economic growth and creating jobs. [Source: Fiji Times]

Sports

• The Fiji Rugby Union has announced that the country's national rugby team will participate in the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France. [Source: Fiji Times]
• The Fijian national soccer team has qualified for the 2023 Pacific Games, to be held in the Solomon Islands. [Source: Fiji Sun]

Weather

• A tropical cyclone warning has been issued for parts of Fiji, with a cyclone expected to make landfall in the coming days. [Source: Fiji Meteorological Service]
• Heavy rainfall and flash flooding have been reported in several parts of the country, with authorities urging residents to take precautions. [Source: Fiji Times]