The Tuvalu Vaka Cable: building connectivity and a Digital Nation
TUVALU celebrated the official activation of its submarine cable, the Tuvalu Vaka Cable, on 24 October 2025. Funded by Australia, the United States, Taiwan, New Zealand and Japan and supported by Google’s inclusion of
Fiji launches Green Finance Taxonomy for sustainability
FIJI has officially launched its first Green Finance Taxonomy, establishing a pioneering framework to drive investment in climate and development priorities as part of a vital shift toward a low-carbon
A queen for unity and digital safety
REIGNING Miss South Pacific Islands, Litara Ieremia Allen, has described her journey in the role as transformative and
Howden enters the Fiji Insurance Market
THE Reserve Bank of Fiji (RBF) has officially granted an Insurance Broker license to Howden Insurance Brokers (Fiji) Pte Limited, following the company’s successful fulfillment of all regulatory requirements under
Korea and Pacific Islands deepen ties at Seoul summit
FOREIGN Ministers from the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) and South Korea concluded their sixth biennial meeting in Seoul, reaffirming a shared commitment to building a resilient, peaceful, and prosperous Blue
US Initiatives in the Pacific target measurable outcomes
THE United States and Fiji are advancing a major partnership through the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) to boost economic growth, with Fiji leading project design and
Pacific police mobilise against crime cartels
THE Pacific region is strengthening police cooperation to tackle transnational crime through joint initiatives and shared
Taiwan donates emergency medical equipment to Fiji
TAIWAN and Fiji have strengthened efforts on disaster response and emergency medical
Fiji-US strengthen ties for economic growth
THE United States has realigned its foreign assistance to meet strategic goals, delivering targeted investments in security, technology, and disaster preparedness in
Tongan minister suspended over corruption claims
TONGA Prime Minister, Dr Aisake Valu Eke, has suspended Minister Paula Piveni Piukala from his roles as Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Services, and Public Enterprises due to misconduct
FAME Awards mark a symbolic victory for media freedom
THE Fiji media has demonstrated remarkable endurance and commitment despite 17 years of censorship and
Pacific leaders meet in Seoul for forum
THE 6th Korea-Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Minister's Meeting opened today in
Fast payments seen as a key to Pacific growth
“FAST payments are not just a trend but a fundamental evolution in the way money moves,” Reserve Bank of Fiji Governor Ariff Ali told regional finance leaders as the Pacific Fast Payments Systems Workshop concluded
Fiji’s central bank launches new banknotes
FIJI has unveiled a fully redesigned series of banknotes, introducing stronger security features and a full transition to polymer materials to protect the local
Rabuka calls for reconciliation
FIJI’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka used his appearance before the Truth and Reconciliation Commission to call on Fijians affected by the 1987 coup to come forward and share their
Rabuka reflects on 1987 coup
FIJI’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka reflected on the 1987 coup when he appeared before the nation’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission, highlighting the challenges of reconciliation, economic justice, and
Fiji pushes for economic excellence
FIJI has shifted its investment policy to a facilitative approach, aiming to boost the impact of investment on the economy and
Mataks FC wins OFC Futsal after penalty shootout
IT took extra time and penalty kicks for Mataks FC to down the unbeaten Waikato Rapids in the OFC Futsal Men’s Champions League in
AS PTT beat Southern Legions FC to take OFC third spot
SOUTHERN Legions FC and AS PTT had went into the play-offs of the OFC Futsal Championship evenly matched.
Unbeaten Waikato Rapids breeze through Suva FC
WAIKATO Rapids remains the only unbeaten team in the OFC Futsal Championship and have qualified for the top two final on Sunday after beating hosts Suva
Gulf Komara crashes out of finals
GULF Komara crashed out of contention in the OFC Men’s Futsal Champions League at the hands of Noumea’s AS
Silent health emergency looms as Fijian lifestyles change
RISING diabetes rates in Fiji have sparked and urgent public health initiatives as experts emphasise the critical link between diet, lifestyle, and insulin
Mataks FC tame strong Southern Legions FC to secure final top 2 spot
THE Melanesian clash between Mataks FC and Southern Legions FC was the most anticipated match of the day with the winner guaranteed a top two spot in the OFC Futsal