27 Vanuatu workers banned after absconding from seasonal jobs
TWENTY-seven individuals who absconded from seasonal work programmes in Australia and New Zealand have been temporarily banned from returning
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$USD30 million for Kiribati education
THE Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $USD30 million grant to deliver high-quality primary and secondary education for students in
ICJ opinion strengthens Pacific push for climate justice
USP panel explores the ICJ’s climate decision and its impact on global climate talks at COP
Paul Scurrah appointed as new CEO of Fiji Airways
FIJI AIRWAYS has appointed Paul Scurrah as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 November
Bank boosts private investments for sustainable Pacific development
THE Asian Development Bank (ADB) is shifting from traditional financing to mobilising trillions in private-sector investment to drive inclusive, sustainable growth across Asia and the
Fiji marks Chinese heritage and diplomacy
FIJI celebrated the 170th anniversary of Chinese settlement in the country and the 50th anniversary of formal diplomatic relations with the People’s Republic of China in a ceremony marked by cultural pride and
Cook Islanders confront US-funded vessel over seabed mining threat
COOK Islands activists in kayaks confronted a United States-funded exploration vessel as it returned to port in Rarotonga on Wednesday, holding a banner that read “Don’t Mine the
Fiji Airports aiming for world-class status by 2033
FIJI Airports is executing a major $2 billion infrastructure investment plan through 2033 to modernise ageing facilities and expand
Australia and Fiji rewrite economic playbook
THE Australia-Fiji trade and investment relationship continues to strengthen with significant growth across multiple
Fiji bounces back from pandemic as economic powerhouse
FIJI’S economy soared past pre-pandemic levels in 2023, recording an impressive growth rate exceeding eight per cent, driven largely by a tourism revival that welcomed over one million international visitors last
Fiji and Australia launch $AUD25 million governance partnership
FIJI and Australia have launched a $AUD25 million governance partnership aimed at strengthening public institutions, supporting civil service reform, and promoting democratic
Manoeuvring in Paris delays decision on New Caledonia elections
Legislation to defer New Caledonia’s provincial elections has been delayed until next week, as parliamentary manoeuvring in Paris highlights divisions over the Bougival Accord, a proposal for a new political statute
Fiji-Israel MoU to boost cybersecurity cooperation
FIJI has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Israel to enhance cybersecurity
“Vuvale” relationship soars with new flight
A NEW direct flight and a massive economic injection from a sporting partnership are underscoring the Vuvale (family) relationship between Australia and Fiji, signalling a strong outlook for shared
Fiji: The next frontier for bold business investment
FIJI is becoming a key destination for business investment, attracting the interest of leaders and prominent business entrepreneurs seeking to build partnerships that support local communities and boost economic
Former Fiji PM escapes jail time
FORMER Fijian military strongman Frank Bainimarama escaped jail time today after a second corruption
Tributes flow for former Fiji prop Veitayaki
FORMER Fiji tight-head prop Joeli Veitayaki has died suddenly in New Zealand. Originally from Yaroi Village on Matuku, Veitayaki has been described by close relatives as a legend who was a symbol of resilience,
Spanish airline boosts Air NZ’s Pacific service
AIR New Zealand will partner with Spanish charter airline, Wamos Air, to enhance services to the Pacific during the Christmas and Easter
Samoa launches Australia tourism bid
SAMOAN hoteliers and tour operators will hit the Australia market hard in November as they make a major push to boost visitor
Fiji Deputy PM quits over perjury charges
FIJI'S Deputy Prime Minister, Manoa Kamikamica, has resigned from Cabinet after being charged with
Ocean defender calls for scaling up Pacific stewardship
AT the close of the 5th Pacific Human Rights Film Festival in Suva, the screening of Oceans with David Attenborough sparked a vital conversation on the urgent need to protect our
Protect Pacific people, don’t let down your guard, says WHO rep
PACIFIC health ministers have been challenged to tackle HIV, climate change and emergencies head
Humble PNG church worker becomes a saint
A HUMBLE Papua New Guinean catechist from Rakunai in East New Britain Province is the first Pacific