No Fiji-China security pact, Rabuka says
People’s Alliance leader hoping to return as Fiji’s prime minister, Sitiveni Rabuka, has ruled out a security pact with China if he wins government, saying it was time his country returned to its “comfortable
Day: August 1, 2022
U.S. Senate Bill to establish embassies in the Pacific
A bipartisan group of senators will introduce legislation to establish three new embassies in the Pacific Islands region to strengthen America’s relationships there and counter China’s growing influence. The
Fiji software firm earns US$50k for fintech devt
Fiji software services provider IT Galax was one of five winning fintech companies in a competition to improve fintech infrastructure in the Pacific Islands, in Singapore last week. The Pacific Islands Fintech
Marianas octopus lures, oldest in the Pacific, study shows
An archaeological study has determined that cowrie-shell artifacts found throughout the Mariana Islands were lures used for hunting octopuses and that the devices, similar versions of which have been found on islands
Poll finds Brown as Cook Islands ‘preferred PM’
A poll conducted by Cook Islands News has revealed a divided electorate in the lead-up to today’s election, however a large percentage prefer Prime Minister Mark Brown to lead the country. According to the
Diabetic Retinopathy Awareness Training Has Important Impact on Diabetes Eye Care Services in Fiji
Diabetic Retinopathy Awareness Training for community health workers in Fiji has had a hugely positive impact on eye care services for diabetics in the country. The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ worked in partnership with
