Lice Movono
Fiji
Lice Movono is ABC's reporter in Fiji as part of the Pacific Local Journalism Network. She has experience covering news, current affairs, and rugby in the Pacific region across radio, television and print.
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Australian banks are getting out of the Pacific. It threatens economies and livelihoods
By foreign affairs reporter Stephen Dziedzic and Fiji reporter Lice Movono
Accessing banking services in the Pacific is difficult, and it could soon become worse.
Pacific nations will find it 'hard' if China disregards their sovereignty, new top diplomat says
By foreign affairs reporter Stephen Dziedzic and Fiji reporter Lice Movono
The Pacific's new top diplomat says it will be "hard" for the region to deal with China if Beijing behaves aggressively, or disregards the sovereignty of smaller island countries.
Navy boat gifted by Australia to Fiji stranded on reef after maiden voyage
By foreign affairs reporter Stephen Dziedzic and Fiji reporter Lice Movono
A Pacific patrol boat has run aground on its maiden voyage in Fiji, just a few months after it was handed over by the Australian government.
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A new Pacific visa is expected to be a hit — but some warn it could bring challenges for the region
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By Doug Dingwall, Dubravka Voloder, Fiji reporter Lice Movono and Tonga reporter Marian Kupu
The first Pacific Engagement Visas will be granted in late 2024. Experts and community leaders welcome the scheme, but say the government needs to manage it carefully.
Tears in court as Fiji's former PM and coup leader Frank Bainimarama sentenced to one year in jail
By Fiji reporter Lice Movono and the Pacific Local Journalism Network's Nick Sas
It comes after Bainimarama's conviction over his role in influencing a police investigation into funding of the region's biggest university.
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Fiji's PM kicks out Chinese police amid concerns over growing presence in region
By Fiji reporter Lice Movono and foreign affairs reporter Stephen Dziedzic
Fiji's prime minister speaks with the ABC about the relationship between China and the Pacific nation as Beijing's role in the country comes under intense scrutiny.
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Former Fiji PM Frank Bainimarama facing jail time after being found guilty of interfering in police investigation
By Fiji reporter Lice Movono and Doug Dingwall
A court finds former Fiji prime minister Frank Bainimarama guilty of perverting the course of justice, ordering he face sentencing later this month for interfering in police investigations.
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It was banned for almost two decades — now Fiji's 'Great Chiefs' are back, and they want more say
By Fiji reporter Lice Movono and the Pacific Local Journalism Network's Nick Sas
Fiji's Great Council of Chiefs, a organisation banished for almost two decades, has returned to re-establish its place in modern Fiji. But not everyone is convinced.
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Fiji's former PM Frank Bainimarama to spend night behind bars after abuse of office charge
By Fiji reporter Lice Movono in Suva and the Pacific Local Journalism Network's Nick Sas
Fiji's former prime minister Frank Bainimarama will spend the night in police custody after being charged with abuse of office.
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Fiji hit by sex scandal as Australia's eSafety Commissioner orders removal of 'intimate images'
By Fiji reporter Lice Movono and the Pacific Local Journalism Network's Nick Sas
When Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka took office more than a year ago, dealing with a sex scandal would have been at the very bottom of a list of threats to his government. But for the past week in Fiji, it's all people are talking about
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'Shoot the dogs': Shania celebrated a new Fiji, but one year on a decision left her 'shocked'
By Fiji reporter Lice Movono and the Pacific Local Journalism Network's Nick Sas
When Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka took power last year, many celebrated, hoping it signified a new dawn for the country. So, has Fiji changed for the better?
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'Does not happen in a vacuum': Women's advocates call for 'human rights' approach to Fiji's porn problem
Fijians used 626.13 terabytes of data watching porn last quarter, according to one telco, landing it in the top 10 countries worldwide for pornography-related searches.
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'We're still coming': Tourists continue to head to Fiji as 'destructive' Tropical Cyclone Mal tracks towards Nadi
By Fiji reporter Lice Movono, Melissa Maykin and the Pacific Local Journalism Network's Nick Sas
The developing system is the second cyclone of the South Pacific season which only began a fortnight ago.
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Kiribati president reluctant for climate change resettlement deal with Australia
By foreign affairs reporter Stephen Dziedzic and Fiji reporter Lice Movono
The president of Kiribati has played down the chances of his country striking a treaty with Australia similar to the landmark pact that Anthony Albanese signed late last week with Tuvalu's prime minister.
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This is the boat where Albanese and Pacific leaders will meet this week — but some leaders won't be sailing
By foreign affairs reporter Stephen Dziedzic and Fiji reporter Lice Movono in Rarotonga, Cook Islands
Pacific leaders including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will descend on the beautiful island of Rarotonga in the Cook Islands this week for the Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting. And the two "big Cs" will be on the agenda.
'I believe it': The 'lost tribes' of Israel theory runs deep in the Pacific, as modern conflict sparks division
By the Pacific Local Journalism Network's Nick Sas, Fiji reporter Lice Movono and Marian Faa
Six Pacific Island countries have voted with Israel to oppose the UN resolution for a ceasefire in Gaza. For many nations in the region, the connection to Israel runs deep.
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Fiji pushed to remove name from list of 51 nations condemning Beijing's human rights violations
Exclusive by foreign affairs reporter Stephen Dziedzic and Fiji reporter Lice Movono
Fiji looks set to withdraw from a United Nations motion backed by 51 nations calling on China to address serious human rights violations in Xinjiang to avoid drawing a backlash from Beijing.
The Aussie dollar is a painful dollar — Nai and her children feel it everyday
By Fiji reporter Lice Movono,Tonga reporter Marian Kupu and the Pacific Local Journalism Network's Nick Sas
A near-record number of Pacific Islanders are in Australia working on farms and abattoirs. The workforce has kept Australia's agricultural economy afloat and transformed the lives of thousands — but it comes at a cost.
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Fiji beaches and reefs are adored worldwide. But this scientist says we need 'assisted evolution' to keep them alive
By Fiji reporter Lice Movono and ABC Pacific's Nick Sas in Tagaqe, Fiji
A new light-projecting tool to identify heat-resistant coral in Fiji is transforming the way researchers rejuvenate the reef for future generations.
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Fiji coup leader George Speight applies for presidential pardon
By Fiji reporter Lice Movono and Toby Mann
Fijian coup leader George Speight, who is serving a life sentence for treason, is seeking a presidential pardon and could be released in as little as a month.
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Fiji-China tensions rising as new prime minister skips meeting with top Chinese diplomat
Exclusive by Fiji reporter Lice Movono and foreign affairs reporter Stephen Dziedzic
A diplomatic spat has broken out between China and Fiji after Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka skipped a meeting with a top Chinese official.
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'Almost a slap in the face': Fiji's prime minister investigating claims of Chinese spies in his country
By Fiji reporter Lice Movono, ABC Pacific's Nick Sas and foreign affairs reporter Stephen Dziedzic
In an interview with the ABC's The Pacific program, Fiji prime minister Sitiveni Rabuka says despite the geopolitical tug-of-war in the region, "survival" remains the key issue facing Pacific nations.
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After a night in jail, Fiji's former prime minister Frank Bainimarama released on bail
By Fiji reporter Lice Movono in Suva and ABC Pacific's Nick Sas
Fiji's former prime minister Frank Bainimarama has been granted bail and released after spending the night in custody.
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Fiji's former prime minister charged with abuse of office, to spend the night in custody
By Fiji reporter Lice Movono and Joshua Boscaini
Fiji police have been questioning Frank Bainimarama and former police commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho for the past month over allegations they directed police to close investigations into senior officials at the University of the South Pacific in 2019.
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Former Nauru president and China critic elected as new Pacific Islands leader
By foreign affairs reporter Stephen Dziedzic and Lice Movono in Nadi, Fiji
Former Nauru president Baron Waqa is set to take the reins of the Pacific's peak regional body, after a special leaders meeting in Fiji.
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