Former Fijian President passes away
FORMER Fijian President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau has passed away, aged 84. The career soldier, turned
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Fijian Drua fade in the second half against the Blues
A STRONG second-half shift by the Auckland Blues saw the Fijian Drua fade away to 40-15 at Eden Park on
New infrastructure initiatives to elevate Fiji’s tourism appeal
MODERNISING aviation infrastructure is central to unlocking new tourism opportunities and regional
‘This for That’ campaign to eliminate single-use plastics
THE Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) has launched the groundbreaking ‘This for That’ campaign at the South Pacific Tourism
Pacific tourism urged to sell safety amid global uncertainty
THE Pacific is being urged to position itself as a “safe haven” for global travellers amid geopolitical tensions reshaping tourism
Fiji reactivates TAG amidst Middle East crisis
THE Fijian Government has reactivated the Tourism Action Group (TAG) as the escalating Middle East crisis drives up
Legal showdown in Solomons political deadlock
SOLOMON Islands Prime Minister, Jeremiah Manele, faces a court battle as 28 members of parliament challenge
Fiji Airways stands firm on Pacific routes
THE region’s largest airline has promised to continue its services from the Pacific to major global hubs despite the war in
Vanuatu Tourism CEO: Champions key to crisis management
INDUSTRY champions are essential for effective crisis management. That’s the message from Vanuatu Tourism Office CEO Adela Issachar
Pacific women in business shine at inaugural exhibition
CULTURE and entrepreneurial talent were on display as vendors from six Pacific countries displayed unique
Pacific aviation must rethink connectivity
PACIFIC aviation is at a crossroads, with high operational costs, limited connectivity, and outdated infrastructure posing challenges for the region’s tourism and economic
Collaboration and connectivity key for Pacific tourism
PACIFIC tourism leaders are calling for stronger collaboration, improved air connectivity, and a renewed focus on authentic experiences as global travel trends rapidly
Drua coach unhappy with the heat protocols
THE Fijian Drua are back on the road this week as they take on the Auckland Blues in Eden Park this
USP study finds microplastics
A STUDY by the University of the South Pacific (USP) has established the first baseline evidence of microplastics in Fiji’s drinking
Australia – running on empty
AUSTRALIA holds just 38 days of petrol reserves and still treats geographic distance as a substitute for genuine
When a free press comes under fire, we all suffer
WE see daily examples of pressures on press freedom in countries around the globe. Then there is a particularly
PM Marape: “Our people must benefit fairly from the resources on their land”
PAPUA New Guinea’s economy is flourishing, evidenced by a significant surge in tax revenue that has nearly doubled since
No fuel shortage: Vanuatu
DESPITE official assurances that Vanuatu faces no imminent fuel shortage or price hike, residents and
Weather workshop targets disability group
OVER 50 participants from organisations of persons with disabilities (OPDs) and national meteorological services across the
Grassroots communities and women left behind in climate funding
GRASSROOTS communities and women-led organisations in the Pacific are missing out on climate finance, despite being among the most
Pacific climate finance gaps threaten local resilience
CLIMATE finance in the Pacific is not keeping up with urgent needs, as complex systems, slow approvals, and financial risks still
Climate talks: Pacific faces rising security risks
CLIMATE change is no longer just an environmental concern but a growing threat to security, stability, and development across the
Emotional return to Tokelau for Royal New Zealand Navy sailor
RETURNING to her spiritual home of Tokelau was a profound experience for Petty Officer Christina Sola, who visited the island
