Research leads innovation in climate-resilient crops for Samoa
Dr Leslie Toralba Ubaub, a Lecturer in the Discipline of Agriculture and Food Technology at The University of the South Pacific (USP) Samoa Campus,
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Pacific calls for urgent climate action as latest UN report warns world is off track
BELÉM, 4 November 2025 – The latest UN Environment Programme Emissions Gap Report 2025 delivers yet another stark warning - the world is still far off track to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement, with current
FFA Members Set Unified Position for Upcoming WCPFC
HONIARA, 05 NOV 2025 – The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) has concluded its 21st Management Options Consultation (MOC21) and the Special 140th Forum Fisheries Committee (FFC) Officials Meeting in
USP Researchers Lead Fiji’s Cassava Innovation for Sustainable Food Packaging
In a ground-breaking leap for sustainable science and Pacific-led innovation, researchers at The University of the South Pacific (USP) have unveiled a revolutionary edible and biodegradable food coating made from
Fiji Airways Launches Unmissable Early Bird Sale — Exclusive fares for locals on Flights to Australia, New Zealand, USA, Asia and Beyond!
Fiji Airways is excited to announce the launch of its Early Bird Sale, one of the airline’s biggest sales of the year — offering Fijian travellers savings of up to 50% on return flights from
Modern laws for life’s milestones: Fiji’s semi-centennial civil registration review
Suva, Fiji – For the first time in 50 years, Fiji is reviewing the laws that govern the recording of births, deaths, marriages and other life events.
Eye disease trachoma eliminated in Fiji
THE Fred Hollows Foundation has welcomed the World Health Organization’s (WHO) validation that Fiji has eliminated the eye disease trachoma as a public health
PNG Represented on Global Stage at IAPH World Ports Conference in Japan
PNG Ports Corporation Limited (PNGPCL) proudly announces the participation of its Chief Commercial Officer, Ms. Deborah Michelle Onga, as a panellist at the 2025 International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH)
PNG Ports Climb Global Rankings in 2025 World Bank Port Performance Index
PNG Ports Corporation Ltd (PNG Ports) is proud to announce that both the Port of Lae and the Port of Port Moresby have improved their global rankings in the 2025 World Bank Container Port Performance Index (CPPI),
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
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
