Bank notes to help visually impaired
FEATURES in Fiji’s new bank notes will help the visually impaired and improve
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Fiji advances immigration reform with final report handover.
FIJI expects to improve its immigration system by implementing the findings of a review of
Pacific voices rise strong at COP30: The Blue Continent speaks from the heart
“WE are here because we want to demonstrate that our people are people of the ocean. We have nothing much—not a lot of land—but a lot of ocean, and you need to know what we are going
Fiji wins first place at Barcelona OceanLove awards
FIJI has won the top prize at the OceanLove Innovation Award 2025 through an indigenous youth-led
Young Pacific voices for Brazil COP
TWO emerging leaders have left for Belém, Brazil, to represent the Pacific region and Australia at the United Nations Climate
Transforming health, nutrition, and food systems in the Pacific
The Pacific Islands are rich in edible biodiversity, yet face significant challenges related to nutrition, food security, and reliance on imported processed
USP and Papua New Guinea’s Department of Justice Forge Landmark Partnership to Bolster Free Access to Law in the Pacific, Advancing the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific
The University of the South Pacific (USP) and the Papua New Guinea's Department of Justice and Attorney General (DJAG) formalised a partnership to ensure the sustainable operation of the Pacific Islands Legal
Mission report exposes injustice in Kanaky
A NEW report by the Pacific Peoples’ Mission to Kanaky New Caledonia has exposed continuing injustices under French administration, warning that France’s actions are undermining the Kanak people’s right to
Fiji Bitter kicks off 2025–2026 7s series
THE Fiji Bitter 2025-2026 sevens series season was officially launched this week at Paradise Beverages, Walu
Fiji launches toll-free line and Miss Fiji Song to promote online safety
FIJI has launched a new toll-free helpline—1548—and the Miss Fiji Pageant Online Safety Song, as part of a nationwide movement to combat cyberbullying, online scams, and digital
Research leads innovation in climate-resilient crops for Samoa
Dr Leslie Toralba Ubaub, a Lecturer in the Discipline of Agriculture and Food Technology at The University of the South Pacific (USP) Samoa Campus,
17 URGENT DEMANDS OF PACIFIC FEMINISTS DEFENDING THE PLANET
Pacific feminists are at the forefront of urgent struggles for climate, ecological, economic, and social justice and human
Pacific calls for urgent climate action as latest UN report warns world is off track
BELÉM, 4 November 2025 – The latest UN Environment Programme Emissions Gap Report 2025 delivers yet another stark warning - the world is still far off track to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement, with current
Pacific takes joint stand to Tuna talks
TWO regional fisheries organisations have agreed on a unified position ahead of the annual Tuna Commission in
FFA Members Set Unified Position for Upcoming WCPFC
HONIARA, 05 NOV 2025 – The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) has concluded its 21st Management Options Consultation (MOC21) and the Special 140th Forum Fisheries Committee (FFC) Officials Meeting in
Bridging science and storytelling in Pacific media
THE Media Masterclass, focused on enhancing regional resilience through the Climate and Oceans Support Program in the Pacific (COSPPac), kicked off this week in Koror, Palau, bringing together journalists,
Fiji hands over leadership at Pacific disaster risk management talks
FIJI’S pivotal role in Pacific disaster risk management was emphasised as the chairmanship for the 2nd Pacific Disaster Risk Management Ministers Meeting was handed over during the meeting in Koror,
Pacific Response Group strengthens regional preparedness and unity
THE Pacific region continues to strengthen its collective capacity to respond to disasters through the Pacific Response Group (PRG) — a regional initiative that brings together defence forces from across the Pacific
Disability voices call for action
TUVALU’S Minister of Infrastructure, Ampelosa Tehulu, has delivered an urgent appeal for support for the disability community amidst the escalating climate
USP Researchers Lead Fiji’s Cassava Innovation for Sustainable Food Packaging
In a ground-breaking leap for sustainable science and Pacific-led innovation, researchers at The University of the South Pacific (USP) have unveiled a revolutionary edible and biodegradable food coating made from
Fiji Airways Launches Unmissable Early Bird Sale — Exclusive fares for locals on Flights to Australia, New Zealand, USA, Asia and Beyond!
Fiji Airways is excited to announce the launch of its Early Bird Sale, one of the airline’s biggest sales of the year — offering Fijian travellers savings of up to 50% on return flights from
SPC launches first cryopreservation Lab in the Pacific region
THE Pacific Community (SPC) has marked a major milestone for agricultural biodiversity with the opening of the region’s first Cryopreservation Plant Genetic Laboratory
Indonesia-Pacific Cultural Synergy 2025 previewed in Fiji
THE Indonesian Embassy in Fiji, in collaboration with the Fiji Arts Council, hosted a special cultural reception to preview the upcoming Indonesia-Pacific Cultural Synergy (IPACs) 2025, set to take place in Indonesia