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Exploring New Avenues of Experiential Tourism

Tourism · Islamabad

Exploring New Avenues of Experiential Tourism

THE Government is exploring new avenues to build on experiential and gastronomy tourism, says Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation permanent secretary Salaseini Daunabuna. Ms Daunabuna was among the attendees of a three-day regional workshop on sustainable gastronomy tourism in Nadi that began on Monday. She said some of the trends in travel coming up these days was not just about location, which was the sand, the sea, the sun, but the experie…See the Story

PS: Fiji Does Not Have an Agritourism Policy in Place

PS: Fiji Does Not Have an Agritourism Policy in Place

FIJI does not have an agritourism policy in place, however, a gastronomy tourism strategy being discussed at a three-day workshop could lay the groundwork for one, said Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation permanent secretary Salaseini Daunabuna. Ms Daunabuna was among the attendees of a three-day regional workshop on sustainable gastronomy tourism in Nadi that began Monday. She said they had run a nationwide workshop that was held in Sigatoka…See the Story

Gastronomy tourism – Tae: Renewed demand signals powerful opportunity

Tourism · Nadi

Gastronomy tourism – Tae: Renewed demand signals powerful opportunity

FORTY-FOUR per cent of global travellers actively seek out local goods they cannot find at home, said UN Tourism Regional Department for Asia and the Pacific officer Eun Ji Tae. Speaking at the Regional Workshop on Sustainable Gastronomy Tourism in Nadi on Monday, she said that was not a trend but a call to action. “This project is grounded in evidence. Studies show that 81 per cent of global travellers say tasting local food is the part of trav…Read Article

Kumar hails budget as ‘fair and inclusive’

THE Nadi Chamber of Commerce and Industry has labelled the 2025-2026 National Budget as “quite fair and inclusive one”. Chamber president Lawrence Kumar said the new fiscal budget outlined essential initiatives that had emerged from a comprehensive public dialogue process with various targeted groups. He said the new budget prioritises tackling socio-economic challenges while also maintaining macroeconomic stability. Mr Lawrence said he was glad…Nadi · Nadi Read Article

90 years, 9,000 mangroves

In commemoration of its 90th anniversary, Punjas Group, in partnership with the Ministry of Forestry, planted 9000 mangrove seedlings at Wailoaloa Beach in Nadi today. This initiative reflects the company’s long-term commitment to sustainability and the protection of Fiji’s coastal ecosystems for future generations. Managing Director of Punjas Group, Rajesh Punja, said the activity was […]Nadi · Nadi Read Article

Fiji’s navigates pediatric palliative care amid limited resources

By Ron Rocky ColomaWhen Dr. Savenaca Seduadua first saw the 3-year-old boy with medulloblastoma, the child was barely conscious. His seizures had returned. The family had crossed islands to reach Lautoka Hospital.“The disease had progressed,” Dr. Savenaca Seduadua said. “We couldn’t do more than relieve his pain. But he passed peacefully. That was something.”Dr. Savenaca Seduadua is one of only a few general pediatricians in Fiji. On any given d…Lautoka · Lautoka Read Article

DISCOVERING FIJI | The 2 chiefly siblings of ancient Navitilevu

If you stand on top of Nanukuloa in Ra and face the famous Navitilevu Bay, you will notice Navuniivi Villageperched on a hillside directly opposite you. But before Navuniivi, the traditional seat of Tui Navitilevu, on your right you will notice a prominent outcrop of land that looks like an uninhabited rocky island. Close to the beach, the place is cloaked with costal trees but at the top it is crowned with talasiga grass. At its highest point, …Ra · Ra Read Article

Heated clash ends in a draw

Ba was held to a 1–1 draw by Suva in a tense Extra Premier League encounter at the Fiji FA Academy in Ba, marking Ba’s second consecutive home draw. The hosts took the lead just before halftime, with France Catarogo striking in the 43rd minute to put Ba ahead. They went into the break with […]Ba · Ba Read Article

$10m health price tag

THE $10million a month paid by Government to Health Care (Fiji) Private Ltd to manage Ba and Lautoka hospitals is for the two facilities to stay fully operational, says Aspen Medical CEO Gavin Whiteside. Clarifying public assumptions about the high bill paid by taxpayers, Mr Whiteside said the monthly payment was going towards paying staff salary, medicine, insurance and utility bills. “The $10 million-a-month funds given to Aspen Medical is not…Health Care · Ba See the Story

Specialised isolation room opens

THE country’s first isolation facility has been commissioned by Aspen Medical at its Lautoka Hospital. During the opening of the new facility this week, Aspen Medical CEO Gavin Whiteside said this would ensure illnesses such as COVID were treated separately by a highly trained medical team. “The negative pressure isolation room is a first for Fiji. So, we learned a lot of lessons as a global community when COVID hit and the importance of isolati…Lautoka · Lautoka Read Article

14 Biotech Companies To Watch In The Boston Area In 2025 - Data Intelligence

Newsletter Signup – Under Article / In Page “*” indicates required fields The BIO International Convention 2025, held in Boston this June, once again underscored the region’s leading role in the global biotech landscape. As thousands of industry leaders gathered to exchange ideas and explore new partnerships. But after the convention wraps up, biotech innovation continues to thrive in Boston. That’s why today, we’re taking a closer look at 14 bi…Boston, Massachusetts · Boston See the Story

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