Fiji braces for higher prices
By: Dionisia Tabureguci Fijians have been warned to expect higher prices in coming months as high domestic oil prices push up costs, exerting an upward pressure on inflation. In an announcement released this
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NPF spent F$26m to refurbish hotels for ADB meet
By: Dionisia Tabureguci The Fiji National Provident Fund (FNPF) spent F$26 million (US$11 milion) refurbishing its Sheraton and Westin properties in Denarau Nadi for the Asian Development Bank Governor’s meeting held
Traditional knowledge needs to be at the heart of the Ocean Decade
Harnessing traditional knowledge of the oceans in a way that isn’t exploitative or tokenistic is emerging as a strong theme at a regional ocean meeting currently underway in Noumea. Scientists, policy makers and
SAD DAY FOR FIJI MUSIC INDUSTRY – COSTELLO PASSES AWAY
BY: PENI KOMAISAVAI The passing of the late Daniel Rae Costello is a very sad day for Fiji’s Music Industry says Fiji Performance Rights Association Limited (FPRA) Director, Laisa Vulakoro. “I am really
Turkish owned Tanker Under Tongan Eye
BY: PENI KOMAISAVAI A fuel tanker owned by Turkish company Duzgit Venture, is under scrutiny by Tongan Authorities for allegedly cutting the Kingdom’s optic fibre cable. This left the Kingdom of Tonga
‘Failing but not yet failed’: we need to improve ocean health
“We are failing, but we have not yet failed. There is still time in the next ten years to turn things around. It’s our last chance. And our survival as a species depends on the health of the oceans.” This is
28 Solomon Islands nurses bound for Vanuatu
By: Dionisia Tabureguci The Vanuatu Public Service Commission (VPSC) board has announced the approval of 28 nurses from neighbouring Solomon Islands to work in its hospitals. VPSC made the announcement on Friday via its
Coral Sea Cable lands in Solomon Islands
By: Dionisia Tabureguci Solomon Islanders will soon have access to faster, affordable and reliable Internet services as installation work on a new international submarine telecommunications cable landing begins in
Fiji says climate finance is development finance
By: Samisoni Pareti in New York Fiji this week reported to the United Nations on the progress of its work in pursuing the 17 sustainable development goals (SDG) with a strong call for international donors to see climate
Palau leads in ocean conservation
By: Samisoni Pareti in New York With the world racing to meet the 17 sustainable development goals (SDG) of the United Nations by 2030, Palau has told the UN membership it has achieved seven development goals so far.
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Pacific Games: a brilliant start and stars to watch
The scenes at the Pacific Games opening ceremony were unbelievable. Apia Park was filled with melodious Samoan songs and vibrant traditional island dress from participating nations. Fireworks and laser shows completed
Port Denarau Marina owner offers 20% of company to Fiji public
Fiji’s award winning marina, Port Denarau Marina Ltd (PDML) has launched an Initial Public Offer (IPO) in Fiji, with intention to raise over F$10 million and to list on the South Pacific Stock Exchange (SPX) following
French Ambassador to take up EU role
The French Ambassador to Fiji, Sujiro Seam has been nominated as the new Head of the European Union Delegation to the Paci?c Region. The nomination was announced by Federica Mogherini, High
Thompson should step aside: USP staff
BY: PENI KOMAISAVAI Employees of the University of the South Pacific have renewed their call for Pro Chancellor and retired Fijian ambassador Winston Thompson to recuse himself from the position of chair of the
FICAC SILENT ON USP INVESTIGATIONS
BY: PENI KOMAISAVAI The Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption is staying mum over questions on whether it was instructed to cease its investigations of alleged corruption at the University of the South Pacific.
USP staff members continue to press for action on investigation
BY: PENI KOMAISAVAI University of the South Pacific staff members are questioning the independence of the investigations into allegations of mismanagement at the university.They are concerned that Auckland accounting
Fiji wants Kolkata Museum for indentured labourers
By: Anish Chand Fiji is pursuing the possibility of turning a part of the Kolkata port into a museum to remember the thousands of indentured labourers who were shipped off from there to Fiji. Fiji’s High
NZ to scrutinise its Pacific aid program
The New Zealand government is seeking submission on the effectiveness of aid program to the Pacific, and people from the region are welcome to have their say. The New Zealand Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade (DEFAT)
NEW DIRECTORS APPOINTED AT USP’s SAMOA CAMPUS
By: Anish Chand Fijian Dr Joeli Veitayaki has been appointed as the new Director of the University of the South Pacific’s Alafua Campus in Samoa. The appointment comes amid reports that Alafua Campus’
BDO AUCKLAND CHOSEN FOR USP INVESTIGATION
BY: PENI KOMAISAVAI Accounting firm BDO Auckland has been picked to conduct a special investigation into alleged mismanagement and abuse charges at the University of the South Pacific (USP). USP’s Audit and Risk
FNPF in record 6.75% interest payout
By Dionisia Tabureguci Over 370,000 Fiji National Provident Fund (FNPF) members will see their accounts credited with an annual interest of 6.75 per cent this week, as the fund closes its books for its financial year