Blues “pick n go” dominates the Drua in wet Suva weather
Despite the wind, rain and cold, Fiji Drua rugby fans turned up to support their rugby heroes at the HFC Stadium in Suva last night. But they will have been disappointed by the result. From the start, the Auckland
Loyalists blame French Minister for failure of New Caledonia talks
Conservative anti-independence parties in New Caledonia have denounced the French Overseas Minister after the breakdown of talks to forge a new political
Pasifika Communities University to promote local learning
Fiji's newest university, the Pasifika Communities University, opens this week with celebrations and events to mark the
Crusaders show Super Rugby dominance in Suva
The Canterbury Crusaders showed their power at Suva’s HFC Stadium yesterday despite a huge crowd turning up to cheer on local heroes, the Fijian Drua. The Crusaders were not intimidated by the Drua’s
“My fish is your fish” Pacific solidarity in the fight for nuclear justice
'My fish is your fish' is a reminder of the responsibility all Pacific Islanders have to each other as Marshall Islands continues to grapple with its nuclear
Solomon Islander Wins Regional Commonwealth Youth Award
“If we want change, we have to believe in ourselves.” These words drive Bethalyn Kelly, a 20-year-old visionary who has been named the Regional Winner for the Commonwealth Youth Awards for Excellence in Development
Australian Opposition refuse to back Australia-Pacific climate forum bid
A major climate summit Australia hopes to host with Pacific island nations could be in jeopardy under a coalition government. It has reignited the debate between Labor and the Liberals over environmental commitments and
FEO begins the destruction of 2022 ballot papers
The Fijian Elections Office is focused on preparations for the 2026 general election and the local government elections later this year. Supervisor of Elections Ana Mataiciwa said this as the Fiji Elections Office today
Drua Foundation launched to empower Fiji through rugby, health, and education
The Fijian Drua club has officially launched the Drua Foundation, a charitable initiative to create a sustainable impact on Fiji’s communities through rugby development, health and education, social outreach, and
Merchant Finance Ltd launches a loan product for women entrepreneurs
Merchant Finance Limited has launched a new loan product to empower Fiji’s women entrepreneurs under the ‘Marama Finance’ initiative. The Women’s MSME loan product, backed by the Asian Development Bank
Heartbreak at home for the Drua
The Fijian Drua put on a spirited display at the National Stadium yesterday, but were unable to get across the line against the ACT Brumbies during their Super Rugby Pacific 2025 season opener. The Fijian Drua won the
Kiribati President concludes Fiji visit
President Taneti Maamau of Kiribati left Fiji last night after a three-day state visit that saw him meet Fiji government officials and ministers, the President and visit the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat. President
Nauru launches its first electric bus
Nauru has taken transformative steps towards sustainable energy with the launch of its first electric bus (e-bus) in Yaren District, marking a significant commitment by the government to reducing emissions and advancing
Jetstar launches Sydney-Vanuatu service, and Qantas now flying to Palau
Jetstar has launched its first direct flights from Sydney to Port Vila, Vanuatu, offering up to four weekly services and connecting travellers to the South Pacific Island nation with more than 80,000 seats annually.
Solomon Islands PM Manele to face no confidence vote next Monday
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele is set to face a vote of no confidence in Parliament next Monday, December 16th, Clerk to the National Parliament, Jefferson Hallu has confirmed to SIBC news. Hallu said
PNG’s Bougainville leader sees Independence by 2027
Papua New Guinea’s copper- and gold-rich Bougainville region is set to declare independence by 2027, eight years after a landslide vote to secede, its leader said Wednesday. The region – home to about
Lucrative tax breaks will be ‘vital’ in PNG team’s bid to attract top NRL players
Tax concessions and safe accommodation loom as non-negotiables for players as an NRL team in Papua New Guinea plans its entry the competition 2028, but the opportunity to have a social impact has emerged as a potential
