Five USP academics among Stanford’s top 2% scientists 2025
The University of the South Pacific (USP) is proud to announce that five of its academics have been recognised among the world’s Top 2% scientists by Stanford University for
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USP Student Chapter Hosts Entrepreneurial Conference 2025
The IEEE Student Chapter at The University of the South Pacific (USP) successfully hosted an Entrepreneurial Conference at the Laucala Campus in Suva,
USP Graduates Admitted to the Bar
Forty-five students from The University of the South Pacific (USP) were officially admitted to the bar during a prestigious admission ceremony held at the Grand Pacific Hotel in Suva, Fiji. Family and friends gathered
First cohort of Fijian volunteers completes pioneering exchange in France
THE first group of Fijian volunteers to complete a groundbreaking seven-month civic service exchange in France under the Fonds Équipe France Rapid (FEF-R) program have returned home, marking an important milestone in
Hundreds graduate at the USP Laucala Campus Graduation
USP celebrated Pacific student achievements at its Laucala graduation in Suva, Fiji
USP and Battery Pollution Technologies Forge Strategic Partnership to Tackle Battery End-of-Life Challenges in the Pacific
USP and Battery Pollution Technologies partner to tackle battery waste, boost circular economy, and drive sustainable energy in the
Preserving Tradition: USP Scholar Champions TEK for Pacific Conservation
Salanieta Kotolelei earned her PhD at USP, focusing on indigenous knowledge and ocean conservation through groundbreaking research on Traditional Ecological Knowledge
ANZ Fiji Excellence in Tourism Awards Officially Launches 2025 Season & Opens Award Submissions, Welcomes New Sponsors
ANZ Fiji Excellence in Tourism Awards (FETA) is pleased to announce concurrent with the season launch, registration and applications are now open for the 2025 awards. Speaking at the launch event held at Coffee Hub in
USP’s ICT programmes receive accreditation
USP's Bachelor of Networks and Security and Bachelor of Software Engineering programs are now fully accredited by ACS through
BSP Life allocates $43.8million in Policyholder Bonuses for 2024
BSP Life recently announced $43.8 million in bonuses to eligible life insurance policyholders for the 2024 financial year. This marks the first time the bonus pool has surpassed $40million, growing by 14% over 2023, and
Pacific Farmers’ Voice – Are Our Leaders Listening?
The 10th Regional Meeting of Pacific Heads of Agriculture and Forestry Services (PHOAFS) 2025 concluded on 29 May 2025, marking a milestone in the ongoing movement to amplify the voice of farmers in regional policy
Pacific Vision for Adapted Crops and Soil officially launches on the margins of the Pacific Week of Agriculture and Forestry in Tonga
The Pacific Vision for Adapted Crops and Soil (PACS) was officially launched this week in Nuku’alofa, Tonga, on the margins of the 4th Pacific Week of Agriculture and Forestry. As climate change threatens food
PNG Customs and EastWest Transport sign MOI for the trial implementation of the Trusted Trader Program (TTP)
The PNG Customs Service and EastWest Transport (EWT) have signed a Memorandum of Intent (MOI) for the trial implementation of the Trusted Trader Program (TTP) marking a significant step towards securing, streamlining
Cairns direct flights open up medical tourism opportunities
The management of Fiji’s largest state-of-the-art 130-bed specialty private hospital have commended Fiji Airways for commencing the direct flights between Cairns, Australia and Nadi from Thursday April 10, 2025.
FIJI Water Foundation Launches 2025 Classroom Grants Program to Support Local Teachersand Students Across Fiji
NADI, 13 March 2025 – The FIJI Water Foundation (FWF) has officially launched its highly anticipated 2025 Classroom Grants program that provides up to FJ$5,000 in funding to certified educators for projects that
Hebamo Transport Limited Officially Established: A Strategic Joint Venture to Support Papua LNG Project
Port Moresby, NCD – Steamships Trading Company (Steamships) and Laba Holdings Limited (Laba) are pleased to announce the formal establishment of Hebamo Transport Limited (HTL), a dedicated landside logistics
Steamships Hospitality’s commitment to excellence in Safety, Security and Hygiene awarded with Safehotels Certification
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea – Steamships Hospitality and Coral Sea Hotels are proud to acknowledge the Grand Papua Hotel and Gateway Hotel and Apartments who both have achieved the SafeHotels Certification, the
Joy Livia’s journey of loss and perseverance
Life is often coloured by trials and achievements that reflect one’s strength, faith and perseverance. At just 18 years old, Joy Livia Susan Tinairaniunawa has faced some of life’s harshest challenges that have
SPX and PNGX Group Sign MOU to Explore Technology Sharing Opportunities and Strengthen Strategic Collaboration
Fiji’s South Pacific Stock Exchange Pte Limited (“SPX”) and Papua New Guinea’s PNGX Group Limited (“PNGX Group”) have reaffirmed the commitment to fostering innovation and enhancing sustainability in the
SSC to Review Fisheries Data and Management Strategies
The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council’s Scientific and Statistical Committee (SSC) will meet Dec. 12-13, 2024, to address key issues affecting fisheries management in the Pacific Islands. Electronic
Global Development Conference 2024 concludes
The Global Development Conference (GDC) 2024 was hosted by the Global Development Network (GDN) in partnership with the Government of Fiji and The University of the South Pacific (USP) from November 26 to 28, 2024. The
Pacific Legal Network Announces New Member Firm in Cook Islands
Pacific Legal Network (PLN) is very pleased to announce our newest member firm, Rokoika Law, a boutique law firm based in the Cook Islands. Under the leadership of Lavi Rokoika, Rokoika Law has established itself as an
SPX Charts New Horizons at World Federation of Exchanges Annual Meeting
The South Pacific Stock Exchange (SPX) participated at the 63rd General Assembly and Annual Meeting of the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), the global industry group for exchanges and CCPs. The event, which featured