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Building tomorrow’s leaders today through the Erasmus programme
THE Erasmus program has grown from a European unity effort into a global educational opportunity with significant personal and regional
Fijian Drua excited to do better against the NSW Waratahs
AFTER a disappointing season opener in Lautoka against Moana Pasifika last Saturday, Fijian Drua head coach Glen Jackson reflected on the loss and is now looking forward to doing better this
Fiji Innovation Hub hosts first national hackathon
THE Fiji Innovation Hub has hosted a national Hackathon, marking a significant milestone in Fiji’s growing digital and entrepreneurship
Pacific youth launch Yumi Rise Collective for climate justice
IN 2025, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivered its landmark advisory opinion on “the obligations of states with respect to climate change” at the Peace Palace in The Hague.
Fiji’s ex PM and top cop on bail
FORMER Fiji Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama and axed police chief, Sitiveni Qiliho are on bail tonight after facing counts of inciting
Pacific leaders urge action on corruption
ERADICATING corruption across the region remains critical to securing a peaceful,
Four Cuvu villages earn tsunami-ready status
FOUR coastal villages in Fiji’s Cuvu District have achieved international recognition under the UNESCO Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission Tsunami Ready
Former Fijian PM, police chief in custody on treason claims
FORMER Fijian military strongman is in custody tonight, facing charges of inciting troops to overthrow a newly elected government in
Philippine Airlines expands Palau
PHILIPPINE Airlines will begin twice-weekly service between Palau and Manila starting March 29, expanding international access and strengthening travel links for
French destroy drugs worth $USD2.4 billion
FRENCH authorities have seized a third major cocaine shipment near French Polynesia, bringing the total amount intercepted since the beginning of the year to 11.5
Whooping cough claims 7 in Vanuatu
REPORTS from Vanuatu say the death toll from a recent Whooping Cough outbreak is now seven, with three infants among the
UN promises future without colonialism
THE United Nations remains committed to eradicating colonialism through ongoing support and coordination with territories and administering
ADB boosts support for Solomon Islands’ economic development
A MAJOR boost for Solomon Islands comes as the Asian Development Bank (ADB) strengthens its presence, focusing on transformative projects in energy and education to support sustainable economic growth and
Puna takes helm at Pacific Islands Development Program
FORMER Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum, Henry Puna, has now been appointed Interim
Collaborative efforts needed for Fiji’s national development
FIJI’S national development priorities must be closely linked to funding and realistic implementation to improve policy
Building trust through transparent public finance practices
PUBLIC finance decisions must connect clearly to people's lives through ongoing dialogue and
Vaka Pasifika develops blueprint for Fiji’s budget accountability
THE Vaka Pasifika project is reaching its final phase, focusing on strengthening civil society participation in Fiji’s budget
Samoa Minister champions digital safety
THE Minister of Tourism for SamoaFata Ryan Schuster has called for stronger regional unity to protect Pacific cultures and dignity in the digital
Moana Pasifika defeat Fijian Drua in Lautoka
A DOMINANT first half performance by Moana Pasifika enabled them to defeat the Fijian Drua 40-26 at Lautoka’s Churchill
Samoa considers national minimum wage
SAMOA’S cabinet has approved consultations on a national minimum wage of $WST6 an hour and announced a pay rise for all civil
Havili to notch 50th match against Drua
WILLIAM Havili will become the first Moana Pasifika player to appear in 50 matches, when the team face Pacific rivals, the Fijian Drua in Lautoka this