Fresh food – path to health and resilience
PACIFIC Island countries are increasingly recognising that the path to better health begins on the plate. Fresh, nutritious food is no longer a mere dietary preference; it is a vital public health
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A prescription for a healthier Pacific
AROUND the Pacific, if we don’t start making serious changes, our health systems could be swamped by a perfect storm of disease, distance, and
A pair of flip-flops: The life and lessons of Dr Eddie McCaig
IN a career spanning nearly five decades, Dr Eddie McCaig has been a surgeon, a professor, a mentor, and a pioneer in Fiji’s health
Look beneath the surface Changing times with Dr Patrick Vakaoti
UNIVERSITIES across the Pacific churn out graduates every year, often ready to enter workforces which have no jobs to
Making waves From Honiara to Suva – by canoe
FROM the Land of Progress and Prosperity—the Solomon Islands—Brandonly Kolstar seizes the opportunity to voyage with the Uto Ni Yalo to the land of Hope and Freedom, the Fiji
Rooted in resilience: Vanuatu kava’s bright future
KAVA accounts for the majority of Vanuatu’s economic activity, and operators intend to become the main producers of the commodity in the
Justice for Balibo: Australia and Indonesia must answer for this crime
ON a dusty hillside just east of the border with Indonesia, five Australian journalists met their deaths at the hands of Indonesian special forces
Movers & Shakers
PRESIDENT Ishmael Toroama has officially announced the formation of a new 14-member Executive Council, describing it as the start of a new chapter in Bougainville’s leadership and
Briefs
THE American Samoa Power Authority (ASPA) has partnered up with technology firm Itron, Inc. to deploy an Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system across the
Whispers
WHICH organisation is so unhappy with the media that it has pulled its advertising from a local
We Say: Time’s running out
IN Fiji, 30 traditional leaders are undergoing training to prepare them for leadership roles in their
Eke backs balanced monarchy
TONGAN Prime Minister Dr ‘Aisake Eke will stand for re-election in general elections scheduled for November. In an exclusive interview with Islands Business, Eke said, “I’m standing. I think we have made some
From independence to Pacific leadership
OCTOBER 10, 1970, was a milestone for Fiji as it regained its independence after close to a century of British colonial rule.
Our children deserve better
AT the heart of politics today is a striking contradiction – the need to transition away from fossil fuels while continuing to develop these energy
Fiji’s living tradition and a call to unity
ACROSS Fiji, tribes take great pride in mats, which are endemic to their community. The story behind the mats, the materials used, and the skills needed to weave them are often closely guarded secrets passed down
Blue Pacific: Partnerships for tomorrow
AS a member of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), Fiji plays a strategic and progressive role that extends far beyond its historical
Tapestry of joy and concern: Vosayaco reflects on 55 years of independence
FOR 79-year-old Tokasa Vosayaco, Fiji’s journey to nationhood is not just a chapter in a history book; it is the story of her life, woven with threads of joy, trepidation, and an enduring faith in
Free to dream: A young voice on Fiji’s future
AS Fiji celebrates 55 years of independence, the significance of this milestone resonates deeply with its youth, who see it not just as a historical marker but as a living
It’s not a myth: Student journalists speak out
THE climate crisis is having an alarming impact on the Pacific region, with women, children, and marginalised communities being disproportionately
Children’s health at risk from climate change
ONE in three Melanesian children experiences malnutrition (such as stunting, micronutrient deficiency, or obesity) while growing up on the front line of the climate
Mental health: a rising tide
THE growing urgency of climate change affects mental health, placing social workers at a critical crossroads as advocates and support systems for individuals and communities facing the psychological impact of