Fiji Airways launches direct Gold Coast–Fiji flights
FIJI AIRWAYS will expand its Australian network with the launch of direct flights between the Gold Coast and
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Pacific food trade database lifts the lid on island food flows
FOOD trade plays a vital role in daily life across the Pacific, with many island nations depending on imported food and
PNG asserts sustained tackling of corruption at global forum
EFFECTIVELY combating corruption at all levels and on a sustained basis is a key priority for Papua New
Kiribati announces $AUD202 million fisheries earnings
KIRIBATI has announced a third straight year of fisheries earnings in excess of $AUD
Revolutionising marine infrastructure to meet Pacific challenges
SEISMIC issues and climate change in the Pacific severely damage our marine infrastructure, often preventing access to relief supplies during
Heavy rain alert issued for Fiji
A HEAVY rain alert is in force for the entire Fiji Group, with unstable weather expected to bring widespread rain and possible
Fiji strengthens commitment to women entrepreneurs
MORE than 12,000 women-led businesses have accessed financing in the past three years, as women now make up 38 per cent of Fiji’s registered micro, small, and medium enterprises
PNG indigenous businesswomen claim their right to respect
ANNETTE Sete is a Papua New Guinean entrepreneur and fashion designer, known as the founder of the brands Lavagirl and Maku
Pacific nations strengthen port control oversight
PACIFIC Island countries are stepping up efforts to strengthen port state control as maritime officials met in Auckland, New
Sustainable solutions for Pacific marine infrastructure
MARINE Structures, based in Australia, aims to grow its presence in the Pacific by leveraging joint ventures and local partnerships to expand floating marine
Equal opportunities for future rugby stars
INVESTING in sports infrastructure and youth programs is seen as key to Fiji’s social and economic future, with clear inclusion
Samoa streamlines services through e-government approach
SAMOA has launched a One-Government Portal to help citizens, businesses, and government employees access essential information, services, and official documents
University launches game-changing primary industry programmes
THE Fiji National University’s (FNU) College of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (CAFF) is expanding its educational offerings by launching three programmes at its Ba, Nadi, and Labasa campuses in
Strategic partnership fuels SME growth in Vanuatu and Solomon Islands
INTERNATIONAL Finance Corporation (IFC) has partnered with BRED Bank Vanuatu and BRED Bank Solomon to improve access to financing for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises
Water foundation donates $301,000 to local charities
THE FIJI Water Foundation allocated over FJ$301,000 to 62 local charities through its 2025 Wonderful Giving program, marking a significant year of employee-led philanthropy to strengthen
Fiji’s sports economy to contribute $FJD250 million per year
FIJI'S economy relies heavily on tourism, the largest foreign-exchange earner, which boosts the country's Gross Domestic Product
Samoa visitor numbers go up and down
SAMOA’S visitor arrivals dropped in September but rose overall as the country continued seek new business from Australia and New
Samoa gears up for UB40 concert
PREPARATIONS are underway in Samoa for the UB40 Pacific Tour featuring the legendary Ali
New Zealand to pay Samoans for navy damage
SAMOANS affected by the sinking of the New Zealand navy ship, HMNZS Manawanui will be individually compensated from a $USD3.6 million
New Tonga law protects ocean
A NEW Tongan law has established a statutory framework for integrated ocean governance across more than 700,000 square kilometres of national ocean
NFA warns of fire risks as festive season approaches
THE National Fire Authority (NFA) has urged Fijians to stay vigilant and observe fire safety measures during the upcoming festive
Vanuatu PM survives no confidence vote
VANUATU’S Prime Minister, Jotham Napat, survived a no confidence motion last week by 36 votes to
Sports, investment and success – the way ahead
PACIFIC Sports, including Fiji, faces several challenges as it seeks to expand its brand locally and internationally, raising questions about the challenges of local and global commercialisation in the sports