Latest fiji news

Here are some of the latest news stories from Fiji:

Politics

• Fiji's Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama has announced that the country will hold general elections in 2023, with a date to be confirmed. (Fiji Times, 22 February 2023)
• The Fiji Labour Party (FLP) has announced that it will not be participating in the upcoming elections, citing concerns over the electoral process. (Pacific Islands News Association, 20 February 2023)

Economy

• Fiji's economy has grown by 3.5% in the fourth quarter of 2022, driven by a recovery in the tourism sector. (Fiji Times, 17 February 2023)
• The Fiji Government has launched a new initiative to promote local businesses and reduce reliance on imports. (Fiji Broadcasting Corporation, 15 February 2023)

Health

• Fiji has reported its first case of the COVID-19 Omicron variant, with a traveler returning from Australia testing positive for the virus. (Fiji Times, 21 February 2023)
• The Fiji Ministry of Health has launched a new vaccination campaign to protect against measles and rubella. (Pacific Islands News Association, 18 February 2023)

Sports

• Fiji's national rugby sevens team has won the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series title for the first time, defeating New Zealand in the final. (Fiji Times, 20 February 2023)
• The Fiji Football Association has announced that it will host the 2023 Pacific Games, with the event set to take place from July 15 to August 1. (Fiji Broadcasting Corporation, 14 February 2023)

Other News

• A severe weather warning has been issued for parts of Fiji, with heavy rain and strong winds expected to hit the country. (Fiji Meteorological Service, 22 February 2023)
• The Fiji Government has launched a new initiative to promote sustainable tourism practices in the country. (Fiji Times, 16 February 2023)

These are just a few of the latest news stories from Fiji.