Drua coach to leave Fiji
GLEN Jackson will leave the Fijian Drua for undisclosed reasons. News of the head coach’s imminent departure came ahead of the
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Pacific resilience takes centre stage at USP graduation
PACIFIC resilience and regional leadership were centre stage as thousands of students graduated from The University of the
From cockpit to cap and gown: Graduands share stories of grit, family and giving back
AT the University of the South Pacific’s graduation, an MBA graduate who flies for Fiji Airways and a young
Wale provides lone voice on West Papua
SOLOMON Islands Opposition Leader Matthew Wale is the lone Pacific voice calling for urgent international action to
New Caledonia introduces tax incentive to attract medical specialists
NEW Caledonia has finalised a 20 per cent tax allowance for medical professionals working in designated shortage
After midnight: what Fiji’s HIV crisis looks like from a mobile clinic
AFTER midnight in Suva, Fiji, a van parks near a settlement. The lights come on. A team steps out. People approach some
Suspect dies in custody
POLICE in Fiji have confirmed the death in custody of a man believed to have been involved in an attempt to steal weapons from the
Auckland, Bula FC maintain table position
IT was a top of the table clash when Auckland FC took on South Melbourne at the Four R Stadium in Ba,
Pacific hopes rise: Faith, justice and the ocean
AS rising seas force displacement across the region, Pacific church leaders have gathered in Suva, Fiji, to reclaim
Vanuatu unveils collection of rare Pacific books
THE Vanuatu Cultural Centre this week unveiled a major new exhibition, titled the “,000 Collection,” at the National Library and
New Caledonia reports spike in dengue cases
AUTHORITIES in New Caledonia have reported a sharp rise in dengue fever cases, with more than 640 probable and
Lord Vaea appointed Interim PIPA Chair
THE Speaker of Tonga’s Legislative Assembly, Lord Vaea, has been appointed Interim Chairman of the Pacific Inter-Parliamentary
Samoa launches qualifications framework
SAMOA has strengthened its alignment with regional and international education standards by officially launching the
Joint ownership model elevates Yasawa Islands Tourism
A NEW joint-ownership model between local landowners and investors marks a pioneering approach to tourism
No permit – Vanuatu protest deferred
A PLANNED peaceful protest over the rising cost of living in Vanuatu has been rescheduled to April 21 after organisers failed to
Chaos in French Polynesia as young MPs split from ruling party
THE resignation of 15 lawmakers from the ruling Tavini Huiraatira party has fragmented French Polynesian
Tahiti upset Kings in OFC
TAHITI United pulled off a huge upset against fourth-placed Solomon Kings FC in the OFC Pro League in Suva last
Drua scrape home against Force
THE Fijian Drua scraped home with a 24-22 win over the Western Force at Lautoka’s Churchill
Canoe sails on 50-day Voyage of Hope around Fiji
OVER 1400 people will receive training in climate change and ocean change in the next 50 days, based on indigenous wisdom and
Increased flights boost Vanuatu
VANUATU is set to reap the benefits of Solomon Airlines’ second weekly flight from
Vanuatu government vehicles fail road tests
ONLY one in five government vehicles in Port Vila has passed roadworthiness inspections this year, according to data from the Public Works
Northen Fiji’s path to tourism growth
NOTHERN Fiji has the capacity to grow tourism but faces access and infrastructure barriers that limit visitor numbers and development.
Community-driven approach to sustainable Tourism in Vanua Levu
GOVERNMENT projects and community engagement efforts are ongoing in Vanua Levu, Fiji’s second largest island, but progress is slow, with hopes for better coordination and infrastructure
