Solomon Islands police chief suspended in narcotics scandal
SOLOMON Islands police chief Ian Vaevaso has been suspended after a long-running dispute over a methamphetamine case which exposed cracks in the country’s anti-narcotics response and raised new questions about police oversight.
Hawaiian Airlines unveils first “Moana” plane in three-aircraft Disney tie-in
DISNEY’S live-action Moana is set to make waves in theatres July 10, and Hawaiian Airlines is marking the courageous voyager’s next great adventure with three commemorative liveries that capture the daring spirit of exploration and…
Pacific Ministers to meet on economic challenges
ECONOMIC and Finance Ministers from across the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) will gather in Majuro, Republic of the Marshall Islands, from June 23–24 for the annual Forum Economic Ministers Meeting (FEMM).
Drua women claim another win at home
IT was a tough contest as the Fijian Drua hosted the ACT Brumbies at the Four R in Ba. In the end the Drua won 42 - 20 to claim their second win for the…
3.2 million leaflets for New Caledonian voters
MILLIONS of leaflets with candidate lists and party propaganda have been collated for distribution to voters across New Caledonia, in the lead up to next week’s provincial elections.
Fiji seeks deeper trade, investment ties with New Zealand
FIJI has urged New Zealand businesses to deepen commercial ties and support new investment projects as the government moves to accelerate trade reforms and expand market access.
SPBD Fiji surpasses $FJD 150 million in loans to women entrepreneurs
SOUTH Pacific Business Development (SPBD) Fiji has disbursed $150 million in loans to women entrepreneurs across the country since its 2010 launch.
Our sovereignty will not sink with the seas, Tuvalu declares
TUVALU’S Governor-General, Reverend Sir Tofiga Vaevalu Falani, has called for urgent global action on climate mobility, warning that the Pacific nation’s future cannot be separated from the rights, identity and sovereignty of its people as…