Vendor’s hardship and success
APPROXIMATELY 80per cent of all market vendors in the Pacific are women, and these earnings make up a significant portion of incomes of many poor households. In spite of their contribution to the local economy and to
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Women progress slow
THERE is a staggering imbalances in the Pacific economies between women and men which clearly reflects why progressing gender equality has been slow, more so this year which is critical to the Pacific’s sustainable
WOMEN’S economic empowerment in the Pacific Islands region remains a key challenge
WOMEN’S economic empowerment in the Pacific Islands region remains a key challenge, as women continue to experience limited job opportunities, remain under-represented in management positions and face weak employment
Hundreds of women give gender equality a big push
A new 12-year plan to accelerate action for Pacific gender equality is top of the agenda for over 200 women from 21 countries and territories who are meeting in Lami this week. The 13th Triennial conference of Women is
Pacific Feminists Rise to the Occasion
From the 2nd of October, representatives of Pacific Island states and territories will converge in Fiji for the 13th Triennial Conference of Pacific Women and 6th Meeting of the Pacific Ministers for Women (Triennial)
Puna launches SPTO brand
RAROTONGA, Cook Islands – Cook Islands Prime Minister, Henry Puna has officially launched a new brand and identity for promoting South Pacific tourism globally. The brand was approved at the 26th Council of
Fifita heads Tonga’s internal affairs
TONGA has a new Internal Affairs Minister- Penisemani ‘Epenisa Fifita. The Tongatapu Nine representative replaces Fe’ao Vakata who was sacked three weeks ago. Fifita served as chairman of the Whole House
Call to end Fiji black list
A FIJIAN opposition party has called for the lifting of travel bans on all individuals – including former Fiji citizens.National Federation Party President, Roko Tupou Draunidalo, said Prime Minister, Frank
New brand for Pacific Tourism
RAROTONGA, Cook Islands – Cook Islands Prime Minister, Henry Puna has officially launched a new brand and identity for promoting South Pacific tourism globally. The brand was approved at the 26th Council of
Asylum seeker deported
FIJI has deported an Iranian national who sought political asylum after fleeing the Manus Detention Centre in Papua New Guinea. The man was intercepted with his lawyer while travelling from the western region of Fiji to
Suva Private Hospital sold.
AN Indian company has bought into one of the Pacific’s largest private hospitals. It is understood that 30 per cent of Suva Private Hospital has been sold for an undisclosed sum by Bank South Pacific to the Madras
Tuvalu demonstrate against top judge
By Samisoni Pareti Former PM seeks re-election in Vaitupu seat Opposition against Tuvalu’s newly appointed Chief Justice is mounting with landowners of the nation’s capital taking to the streets last month
MAKING TECH WORK FOR PACIFIC TUNA FISHERIES
HAVING PROVEN THEIR VALUE VIA COLLABORATIVE PILOT PROJECTS, ELECTRONIC MONITORING SYSTEMS MUST NOW BE STANDARDIZED ACROSS FISHERIES. HOW TO GO ABOUT THAT IS ON THE AGENDA AS SCIENTISTS GATHER THIS MONTH
Copy of Elusive Olympic gold within reach
THERE’s an air of excitement and anticipation as Brazil gets set to host the 31st Olympic Games from 5-21 August. Never before has an Olympic gold medal been so close a reality for the tiny island nations of the
Young Christian Meeting
SUVA, Fiji – YOUNG Christians will gather at Navuso Methodist Church on Sunday to pray for reunification between North and South Korea.Organised by the Young Ecumenists of the Pacific’s Fiji chapter, the
