Storm warning
Fury over West Papua flag ON July 13, Indonesian delegates — angry because the Morning Star Flag, emblem of the United Liberation Movement of West Papua (ULMWP), was flown alongside other members’ flags
Andre Brahamin
Our link to the world
THE region’s communications needs continue to grow as technological advances make contact so much easier across the globe. In the Pacific, however, cost has always been an inhibitor. But a new cable link will make
The Ryan legacy
What next for Fiji rugby AFTER the glory of Olympic gold at Rio de Janeiro, expectations in Fiji will be huge heading into the World Series next year and the Rugby Sevens World Cup in 2018. Back-to back winners of the
Whispers
SO what’s with the removal of a senior prison officer who refused to send prisoners to work on a cane farm in Fiji’s Western Division? Apparently the farmer tried to circumvent an assistance programme
A call to action
DIABETES is perhaps the greatest growing threat to regional health and productivity. More people suffer from diabetes than those infected by the HIV virus or who suffer from full-blown AIDS. It is likely that due to
2016
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Copy of Going with the Flow
HYDROFLOW is a distribution company with their products available through leading plumbing merchants and specialist markets throughout Australasia and the Pacific. Hydroflow was established in 1985 and operates from
Copy of Going with the Flow
HYDROFLOW is a distribution company with their products available through leading plumbing merchants and specialist markets throughout Australasia and the Pacific. Hydroflow was established in 1985 and operates from
Going with the Flow
HYDROFLOW is a distribution company with their products available through leading plumbing merchants and specialist markets throughout Australasia and the Pacific. Hydroflow was established in 1985 and operates from
Going with the Flow
HYDROFLOW is a distribution company with their products available through leading plumbing merchants and specialist markets throughout Australasia and the Pacific. Hydroflow was established in 1985 and operates from
Talks focus on regional water issues
CLOSE to 200 participants from across the Pacific have gathered in Tonga for the 9th Pacific Water Conference and Expo 2016 and the annual Water Ministers Meeting. The Tonga Water Board-hosted meeting, from August 9-12,
Talks focus on regional water issues
CLOSE to 200 participants from across the Pacific have gathered in Tonga for the 9th Pacific Water Conference and Expo 2016 and the annual Water Ministers Meeting. The Tonga Water Board-hosted meeting, from August 9-12,
Book encourages healthy eating
A BOOK of innovative regional will promote healthy eating to combat noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) in the Pacific. The Pasifika Plates cookbook contains over 40 delicious recipes from around the islands, easy health
Book encourages healthy eating
A BOOK of innovative regional will promote healthy eating to combat noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) in the Pacific. The Pasifika Plates cookbook contains over 40 delicious recipes from around the islands, easy health
Women and NCDs
How do we reverse the crisis OUR region is in crisis mode – a noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) crisis to be exact. Regional data shows that about 75 per cent of all adult deaths are due to NCDs, and persons who are
Women and NCDs
How do we reverse the crisis OUR region is in crisis mode – a noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) crisis to be exact. Regional data shows that about 75 per cent of all adult deaths are due to NCDs, and persons who are
Battle royale
King heads Tongan fightback FOOD is central to every Tongan function – from birth to death. But over-eating and the importation of cheap, fatty meat has led to Tonga being the most obese country in the world.
Battle royale
King heads Tongan fightback FOOD is central to every Tongan function – from birth to death. But over-eating and the importation of cheap, fatty meat has led to Tonga being the most obese country in the world.
Tax to turn tide
TAXES and tariffs may be the Pacific’s best bet in fighting the growing non communicable disease epidemic. Samoa has introduced tariffs of up to 300 per cent on fatty meat imports and could soon place similar
Tax to turn tide
TAXES and tariffs may be the Pacific’s best bet in fighting the growing non communicable disease epidemic. Samoa has introduced tariffs of up to 300 per cent on fatty meat imports and could soon place similar
Ministers net US fish deal
A MUCH anticipated deal between Pacific island nations and the United States tuna fleet is close to completion after $USD6million in costs for workshops, seminars and informal meetings. But once ink is put to paper, the
Ministers net US fish deal
A MUCH anticipated deal between Pacific island nations and the United States tuna fleet is close to completion after $USD6million in costs for workshops, seminars and informal meetings. But once ink is put to paper, the
$15m a year to combat illegal boats
AUSTRALIA will fund an $AUD15million aerial surveillance platform for 30 years to control illegal fishing in the Pacific. For the first time, the programme will involve the private sector which will operate aircraft for