Fiji hands over leadership at Pacific disaster risk management talks
FIJI’S pivotal role in Pacific disaster risk management was emphasised as the chairmanship for the 2nd Pacific Disaster Risk Management Ministers Meeting was handed over during the meeting in Koror,
Pacific Response Group strengthens regional preparedness and unity
THE Pacific region continues to strengthen its collective capacity to respond to disasters through the Pacific Response Group (PRG) — a regional initiative that brings together defence forces from across the Pacific
Disability voices call for action
TUVALU’S Minister of Infrastructure, Ampelosa Tehulu, has delivered an urgent appeal for support for the disability community amidst the escalating climate
Public meets US military over port expansion
PALAU residents have met government and United States Navy officials over plans to expand the local port to cater for military
SPC launches first cryopreservation Lab in the Pacific region
THE Pacific Community (SPC) has marked a major milestone for agricultural biodiversity with the opening of the region’s first Cryopreservation Plant Genetic Laboratory
Indonesia-Pacific Cultural Synergy 2025 previewed in Fiji
THE Indonesian Embassy in Fiji, in collaboration with the Fiji Arts Council, hosted a special cultural reception to preview the upcoming Indonesia-Pacific Cultural Synergy (IPACs) 2025, set to take place in Indonesia
PM Rabuka inaugurates FHL tower
THE newly inaugurated Fijian Holdings Limited (FHL) Tower in Suva stands as a symbol of indigenous enterprise and a renewed commitment to iTaukei participation in Fiji’s economic
Joint fisheries exercise goes high tech
PACIFIC nations have covered more than 30 million square kilometres of ocean in a regional effort to detect and deter illegal, unreported, and unregulated
BSP announces $USD203 million third quarter revenue
THE Bank South Pacific Financial Group Limited (BSP) recorded a revenue of $USD203 million in the third quarter – up 15% on the prior period, Chief Executive Officer Mark Robinson said
Viral infection sweeps across Fiji
AN influenza-like illness is sweeping across Fiji where health facilities have reported a surge in acute respiratory
One injured in Solomons bomb blast
AT least one person was injured and admitted to hospital after a World War II bomb exploded in Honiara, Solomon Islands
Youths central to sustainable development – Pacific leaders
REGIONAL leaders have discussed the need to strengthen water and energy security to ensure sustainable
Pacific eyes turn to COP30: Hope, skepticism, and the weight of the ICJ ruling
THE stage is set, and Brazil is ready to host COP30 in the coming weeks. But across the Pacific, there’s a quiet mix of anticipation and weariness – a cautious hope that this year’s conference may finally bring
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
$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