Pacific ministers call for fossil fuel free Pacific
An ambitious and historical call to action for a fossil fuel free Pacific was endorsed Friday in Port Vila – demanding a phase out of fossil fuel production from major economies that continue to produce coal, oil and
New Tongan task ahead for Taranaki netball boss
Netball Taranaki general manager Jaqua Pori-Makena-Simpson will take a sabbatical to focus on Tonga’s first Netball World Cup campaign. The Waitara-born coach has been instrumental for Tonga after the country went
Is 1.5C still realistic? The crumbling consensus over key climate target
Sultan al-Jaber, chief executive of Abu Dhabi’s state oil company, has put one message front and centre since being named president of the UN COP28 climate summit: the world must not give up on the 1.5C target for
Super Rugby: Reds wary of Drua, Moana Pasifika team named
Not that they needed one, but the Queensland Reds have received a warning shot from Fijian Drua’s momentous defeat of the Crusaders. An after-the-siren kick got the Drua home against the defending Super Rugby Pacific
South Pacific eyes China trade deal
China and a group of South Pacific island countries could start talks this year toward their first formal trade agreement, according to an official from a regional network of nations. But while such talks could
Flying Fijians plan to build on Drua success
The joy on the faces of the large crowd bathed in sunshine at Churchill Park in Lautoka when the Fijian Drua shocked the Crusaders in the third round of Super Rugby Pacific last weekend spoke volumes for the passion the
Pacific nations explore opportunities to push for fossil fuel phase out
A yes vote at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) later this month to Vanuatu’s request for Advisory Opinion (AO) from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the obligations of States in respect of climate
BSP Life Reaffirms Support for FHRI Convention
BSP Life is pleased to reaffirm its sponsorship of $40,000 for the 2023 Fiji Human Resources Institute (FHRI) convention. The most awaited Human Resources (HR) event will bring professionals from various industries
55 countries face a health worker crunch linked to COVID-19: WHO
No less than 55 countries are struggling with serious health worker shortages as they continue to seek better paid opportunities in wealthier nations that have stepped up efforts to recruit them amid the COVID-19
Australian Coalition to oppose Pacific visa lottery
The Australian federal opposition has ruled out backing a new Pacific visa lottery scheme, labelling it as arbitrary and patronising to the Pacific community at home and abroad. Last month, the government announced
Conference of Pacific Education Ministers aims to strengthen regionalism among PICs Education sectors
The University of the South Pacific’s (USP) Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Pal Ahluwalia, is counting on Pacific Island Countries (PICs) education ministers and leaders to focus attention on providing
