One last sail for the Drua
HEAD coach Glen Jackson is looking forward to seeing the Fijian Drua set sail for one last time this season as they take
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Fiji to host South Pacific Tourism Exchange 2027
FIJI has won the bid to host the South Pacific Tourism Exchange (SPTE) 2027, following a decisive vote by the Pacific Tourism
New Caledonia passes competition law
NEW Caledonia's Congress has adopted a bill on competition measures aimed at curbing abusive business practices, including
Vanuatu, Australia to sign strategic pacts
VANUATU will formally sign two major cooperation agreements with Australia and China following months of renegotiation over
Samoan suspects used fake passports in Vietnam killing of crime figure
VIETNAMESE police say two Samoans used fake Australian passports to assassinate Sydney gangster Lorenzo Lemalu in Ho Chi Minh
PNG launches 2027 election readiness drive
PAPUA New Guinea has started formal preparations for the 2027 General Election, with Prime Minister James Marape stating earlier this year that the process started on January
Solomon Islands finance, insurance sectors decline
A NEW analysis has revealed that Financial Intermediation and Insurance Services were the only industries in Solomon Islands to record negative real GDP growth between 2023 and 2024.
Pacific nations tighten regional net on illegal fishing
PACIFIC governments have stepped up their joint maritime surveillance campaign, completing a three-week operation that officials say shows how fisheries enforcement in the region is becoming more intelligence-driven and
Korea reaffirms support for Pacific development
THE Republic of Korea (ROK) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the sustainable development of Pacific Island countries.
Tuvalu’s investment in teacher training to benefit 970 children
TUVALU has launched a $USD2.5 million programme to upgrade teacher qualifications nationwide, as the government moves to meet new requirements that all teachers hold at least a Bachelor of Education.
Pacific leaders praise UN climate resolution as a legal breakthrough
PACIFIC leaders have portrayed last week’s United Nations General Assembly vote on climate change as a legal and diplomatic breakthrough.
Fiji warns climate crisis is already hitting the economy
FIJI is pressing for faster climate finance and adaptation support as sea-level rise, flooding and shifting rainfall are already damaging livelihoods across the island nation.
It’s election campaign season in Fiji
FIJI has announced that the general election campaign period started yesterday.
Air Rarotonga adds fuel surcharge amid tourism capacity concerns
AIR Rarotonga has introduced a fuel surcharge in response to the Middle East crisis, as the Cook Islands shifts from promoting
New toolkit aims to strengthen Fiji business resilience
FIJI’S business community has been urged to strengthen its disaster preparedness and recovery plans following the
Tonga strengthens community-led housing resilience approach
TONGA is strengthening its community-led housing and resilience approach, with Habitat for Humanity and its partners highlighting
Fiji leads housing resilience shift
FIJI is marking five years of community-led housing and resilience work under Habitat for Humanity’s Pacific
Vila to Vancouver service on the way
VANUATU looks set for a major economic boost after Fiji Airways announced a direct connection from Vancouver to Port Vila via
US removes negative travel advisory for New Caledonia
THE United States’ State Department has officially lowered its travel advisory for New Caledonia. As of 21 May the
Bus subsidy to ‘boost economy’
THE Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation (FCEF) says the government’s plan to absorb the recent 22.5 per cent bus fare increase will
Force overpower the Drua in Perth
SUPER Rugby supporters turned up to witness the Western Force overpower the Fijian Drua at the HBF Stadium in
Auckland win OFC Pro League Champions
AFTER a five-month competition, Auckland FC took out the OFC Pro League with a 2–1 win over South Melbourne. Both teams had clinical victories in the semi-finals and were excited for this last battle at Eden Park. In
It’s never too late
“NEVER believe it’s too late to study,” says Jovesa Saumaki, who recently graduated from the Fiji National University (FNU),
