PNG landowners urged to keep customary land for tourism, small businesses
THE upgraded Gurney Airport in Papua New Guinea is set to serve as the gateway to a new era of tourism growth in Milne Bay, creating opportunities for customary landowners to generate sustainable income while…
Japan shipping proposal raises Pacific concerns over emissions targets
JAPAN'S revised proposal to the International Maritime Organisation on reducing greenhouse-gas emissions from international shipping is raising concerns in the Pacific over weaker emissions targets and a shift away from a central global carbon fund.
Wale visits fisheries surveillance centre ahead of regional talks
SOLOMON Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale visited the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency’s Regional Fisheries Surveillance Centre on Wednesday ahead of the 55th Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting, touring the facility as regional authorities confront illegal,…
Vanuatu’s food security under pressure as heat, drought and floods damage key growing areas
EXTREME heat, drought, cyclones, flooding, sea-level rise and coastal inundation are damaging crops and arable land in Eratap and Teouma, the main suppliers of fresh market produce to Vanuatu’s capital, threatening food security and livelihoods…
Fiji’s tourism tax policy sparks controversy
THE Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association has rejected the government’s characterisation of the industry’s opposition to the Tourism Services Tax, saying the response failed to address the impact on visitors.
Fiji exports pilot consignment of fresh produce to Naoero
FIJI exported its first pilot consignment of fresh agricultural produce to the Republic of Naoero last night, sending 54 boxes of fruits, vegetables and root crops grown and harvested by farmers across Viti Levu under…
Japan’s Taiso programme introduced in Fiji as NCD crisis grows
JAPAN has introduced its Taiso exercise programme in Fiji, presenting the simple, accessible routine as a potential public health strategy to help fight non-communicable diseases (NCDs), which have become a major regional health crisis.
Behind Every Statistic Is a Human Being, Fiji Counsellor calls for compassion
A FIJI Ministry of Health counsellor living with HIV for nearly 20 years has called for greater access to harm-reduction services, HIV prevention and treatment, and support for people who inject drugs.
