Pacific police mobilise against crime cartels
THE Pacific region is strengthening police cooperation to tackle transnational crime through joint initiatives and shared
VILIAME TAWANAKORO
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
Vanuatu eyes deeper cultural ties after IPACS 2025
VANUATU’s participation in the Indonesia–Pacific Cultural Synergy 2025 has reinforced its commitment to cultural diplomacy, sustainable development, and creative industry
New cultural vision for the Pacific
INDONESIA and several Pacific islands agreed to deepen cultural cooperation and strengthen climate resilience under a framework endorsed at the Indonesia–Pacific Cultural Synergy 2025 (IPACS) meeting in
Solomon Islands sees potential for creative economy
FOR the Solomon Islands, the Indonesia–Pacific Cultural Synergy (IPACS) 2025 was more than a forum—it was an inspiring convergence of culture, creativity, and regional
Fiji calls for cultural cooperation and cautious progress
THE Indonesia–Pacific Cultural Synergy (IPACS) 2025 has deepened regional collaboration in culture, education, and the creative industries, while Fiji will carefully review any new commitments arising from the
Public meets US military over port expansion
PALAU residents have met government and United States Navy officials over plans to expand the local port to cater for military
Cook Islanders confront US-funded vessel over seabed mining threat
COOK Islands activists in kayaks confronted a United States-funded exploration vessel as it returned to port in Rarotonga on Wednesday, holding a banner that read “Don’t Mine the
