Bula FC says moce to OFC semis spot

VANUATU United have reached the semi-finals of the OFC Pro-league with a 2-1 victory over Bula FC.

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Rosalia’s graduation promise

FOR Rosalia Roqica, graduating from Fiji National University was more than earning a qualification—it was the fulfilment of a promise made 14 years ago.

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Press freedom spotlights Fiji media

FIJI’S journalists have been recognised for their role in defending accountability and public trust.

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Why the Blue Economy and coral reefs matter for the Pacific region

WHAT if the most powerful piece of climate infrastructure in the Pacific is not a seawall, a solar panel, or an early warning system, but a coral reef?

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Hungry Waratahs destroy Drua at home

DRUA fans went home cold, wet and miserable from the HFC Stadium in Suva after a red-hot Waratahs ran riot over the home side.

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Senators unhappy with Trump’s wasted China opportunities

A GROUP of United States senators has described President Donald Trump’s  recent visit to China as a failure to advance US

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Solomons orders PNG police out

PAPUA New Guinea police officers deployed to the Solomon Islands for cyclone relief efforts have been ordered to leave after using a weapon to threaten a civilian.

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Pacific in crisis mode: Community approach needed

IF the Pacific is to come to grips with the drug crisis, it is going to take a "whole of community" approach – because the

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Working together: Regional summit to address drug surge

A REGIONAL summit is being proposed in the coming year to look at ways to address the burgeoning drug crisis.

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Tagelagi re-elected Niue PM

DALTON Tagelagi has been re-elected Prime Minister of Niue, extending his leadership following the May 2 general election.

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EU Ambassador urges Pacific unity on rules-based order

WAR and economic pressure have placed the rules-based international order under serious strain, says European Union Ambassador to the Pacific, Barbara Plinkert.

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System criminalises addiction instead of healing it, expert says

MENTAL health must be at the centre of addiction care, a psychiatrist told participants at the Fiji Medical Association (FMA) mini

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FCEF warns against $8 living wage call, cites economic pressures

FIJI’S business community has raised concerns about calls for an $8-per-hour living wage, warning that such a move must be carefully weighed against current economic pressures, productivity levels, and the

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Tonga electricity tariff up 35.8 per cent amid diesel cost surges

ELECTRICITY consumers in Tonga will pay significantly more for power after the Tonga Energy Commission approved a 35.8 per cent increase in the national electricity tariff, driven by a sharp rise in global diesel

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“Band-Aids don’t fix bullet holes”

AT one of Fiji’s busiest emergency departments, the pressures of overcrowding, limited staffing and a growing burden of HIV linked to drug use are colliding, according to a clinical presentation by Dr Shiva Shankar.

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FNU celebrates milestone graduation of 664 students

MORE than 600 graduates proudly walked across the stage at Suva’s FMF Gymnasium

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Zero tolerance as Vanuatu mounts 60-day crackdown

GROWING concerns over public disorder, youth delinquency, and alcohol-fuelled violence, have forced a sweeping 60-day crackdown in Vanuatu.

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New Caledonia enforces alcohol restrictions

STARTING today, new restrictions on alcohol sales will take effect across New Caledonia as authorities move to curb public disturbances linked to excessive drinking.

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Three battle for Solomons PM post

SOLOMON Islands media organisations are reporting a three-way battle for the prime minister’s job after Jeremiah Manele was forced out through a vote of no confidence last week.

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Urgent action needed for Fiji’s healthcare system

THE Fiji Medical Association (FMA) has acknowledged the severe pressures on healthcare workers and highlighted the need for systemic support and fairness.

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FMA’s new leadership pushes for quality in medical training

THE Fiji Medical Association (FMA) is focused on strengthening professional standards and advancing its core strategic objectives, which are clarified as advancing professional standards, advocating member welfare, and

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Media freedom and the Pacific Islands

LAST week, World Press Freedom Day was marked across the Pacific.

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Bula suffers second loss at OFC

IN the second round of the Leaders group, Auckland FC had an explosive start as they took on Bula FC at the Eden Park.

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Vanuatu triumph over the Solomon Kings

AFTER 35 minutes of battling for possession, the Solomon Kings-Vanuatu United match appeared headed for a scoreless first half.

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