Joint fisheries exercise goes high tech
PACIFIC nations have covered more than 30 million square kilometres of ocean in a regional effort to detect and deter illegal, unreported, and unregulated
Fiji: The next frontier for bold business investment
FIJI is becoming a key destination for business investment, attracting the interest of leaders and prominent business entrepreneurs seeking to build partnerships that support local communities and boost economic
Spanish airline boosts Air NZ’s Pacific service
AIR New Zealand will partner with Spanish charter airline, Wamos Air, to enhance services to the Pacific during the Christmas and Easter
Mentorship on the open sea
WITH over 13 years of experience in traditional voyaging, Iva Nancy Vunikura was honoured to assume the title of matua, a role that entails mentorship and guidance, especially to the young crew on board the Uto Ni
Cycle of violence against kids must change: Judge
FIJI must urgently reform outdated disciplinary practices that harm children and perpetuate a cycle of violence. That’s the outcome of a national conversation on corporal
Briefs
THE American Samoa Power Authority (ASPA) has partnered up with technology firm Itron, Inc. to deploy an Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system across the
Women entrepreneurs shine at SPBD market day
Women micro-entrepreneurs from across Fiji gathered in Suva last week to celebrate SPBD's (South Pacific Business Development) annual Market
Movers and Shakers
TULAGA Kevin Magalei has been appointed Athletics Director for the American Samoa Department of Education (ASDOE). In this role, Magalei will oversee all athletic programs for students across the territory. He brings a
Revamped Pacific Ocean portal strengthens climate and marine decision-making
A NEW and improved ocean portal has been unveiled at the Pacific Islands Ocean Conference in
Briefs
American Samoa IN a significant move aimed at environmental protection, American Samoa has formally opposed deep-sea mining in its
FAST triumphs without Iron Lady
SAMOA’S August election has resulted in an emphatic victory for the Fa’atuatua i le Atua Samoa ua Tasi (FAST) party. With 30 of the 51 seats, FAST has a comfortable
