Search Results for "Fiji"
US Slaps Entry Ban on Fiji-Based Man Over China-Linked Bribery Scheme
The US State Department has barred a Fiji-based man from entering the United States, accusing him of paying bribes to Fijian citizens to advance Chinese interests. The designation, announced as part o…
Africa: Climate Change Is Becoming a Pregnancy Hazard Worldwide, Survey Finds
[IPS] Suva, Fiji & Srinagar, India -- Extreme heat is increasingly threatening pregnant women and newborn babies around the world, with almost all maternal health professionals surveyed acros…
Drugs Being Held As Evidence Go Missing in Fiji
Millions of dollars worth of cocaine being stored at a Fiji court for evidence in drug trafficking trials has gone missing or been tampered with. Stakeholders assess operational and strategic impacts …
Thieves Swipe Drugs Under Nose of Fiji Police, Swap With Flour
Significant shifts identified across the world landscape. Stakeholders assess operational and strategic impacts following recent developments.
Import Permits Required for Kava
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services has advised that all kava imported into Fiji must meet new mandatory import clearance requirements, effective immediately. The directive, issued through the…
Why this island paradise has the world's fastest-growing HIV epidemic
In mid-September, Fiji's government declared a national emergency because of a startling rise in HIV infections. The country's crystal meth epidemic is a strong contributing factor.