The perils of underinsurance
Underinsurance and the unawareness of insurance remain significant challenges say insurance providers in Fiji and the Pacific. Chief Executive Officer of Capital Insurance in Fiji, Tonga, and Vanuatu, David Ariff Chan,
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Fiji’s golden dream: Can Jerry Tuwai lead them to Paris glory?
Fiji are pinning their hopes on the return of their influential star Jerry Tuwai to help secure a third consecutive Olympic rugby gold medal after experiencing a challenging period both on and off the field. The Fijian
ANZ says in talks with Australian govt about shoring up Pacific Islands business
ANZ bank is in talks with the Australian government about ways to make its business in the Pacific Islands more viable as an exodus of Western financial services fuels concern about rising Chinese influence, its CEO
No one is above the law, says Fiji’s Attorney General
“No one, including the elected Government of the day, is above the law”, says Fiji’s Attorney General, Graham Leung. While delivering his maiden speech in Parliament this week, Leung said that the rule of law was
Pacific journalists’ resilience shines through at historic conference
Despite the many challenges faced by Pacific journalists in recent years, the Pacific International Media Conference highlighted the incredible strength and courage of the region’s reporters. The three-day event
Four-try hero Miller, Wallaroos blow away Fijiana in Sydney
Desiree Miller crossed for four tries in the weekend as the Wallaroos thumped Fijiana 64-5 at Allianz Stadium. It was a repeat of the Super Rugby Final as Miller proved unstoppable in space, scoring a hat-trick in just
Fiji Navy successfully salvages RFNS Puamau after grounding incident
The Fiji Navy has announced the successful salvage of RFNS Puamau, three weeks after the grounding incident in Fulaga in the Lau group. Following two weeks of intensive operations, the Ratu Rabici tug, with support
FRU Constitution Passed, Fiji Rugby Union Limited under new structure
The Fiji Rugby Union (FRU) had its Constitution passed Saturday after a unanimous vote by Union members at the FRU Special General Meeting which was held at the Novotel Convention Centre at Lami. Earlier last month,
Pacific CSO farewell disability stalwart-Setareki Macanawai
A leading advocate in the Pacific region Macanawai led the Pacific Disability Forum (PDF) for 17 years and was recognised for his achievements in pushing for the collective good of our Pacific peoples. Pacific Civil
UN provides expertise for Truth and Reconciliation Commission setup
Fiji’s Attorney-General Graham Leung met with United Nations Resident Coordinator Dirk Wagener to discuss their commitment to support Fiji with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) process in Suva.
Last year he helped knock the Wallabies out of the World Cup. Now his job is to fix the Waratahs
The man who masterminded Fiji’s historic triumph over the Wallabies at the 2023 Rugby World Cup has been recruited to help rebuild the Waratahs and take the battered team back to the pointy end of Super Rugby. Simon
Fiji and Tahiti progress to the OFC Men’s Nations Cup semifinals
After three rounds of intense competition in the pool stages of the OFC men’s nations cup in Suva, Tahiti and Fiji have progressed to the semi-finals. Saturday saw the third and last round of Group B pool games
Rufino Varea appointed PICAN Regional Director
Pacific Islands Climate Action Network (PICAN) has appointed Rufino Varea as its new Regional Director. Hailing from Oinafa Village in Rotuma, Rufino Varea brings extensive experience in marine ecotoxicology and
OFC: Fiji continues unbeaten run in scintillating form
The action continued in the second round of the OFC Men’s Nations Cup in Suva yesterday. PNG and Tahiti took to the field yesterday afternoon in what was expected to be a fair and hard- fought contest. Tahiti’s
Fiji dominant start in the OFC Nations Cup after round 1
It was an exciting Sunday of Football in Suva, with a small but vocal crowd at the HFC stadium to witness the first round of Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) games for Group B. Tahiti and Samoa took to the field
Budget should target Fijian diaspora, says investment body CEO
As Fiji launches a strategic initiative this week designed to showcase its outsourcing sector to potential investors offshore, the head of Fiji’s investment agency has called for the Fijian government to focus on
Fiji, PNG call for UN decolonisation mission to riot-struck New Caledonia
Fiji and Papua New Guinea have urged the UN’s decolonisation committee to expedite a visit to the French-controlled Pacific territory of New Caledonia following its pro-independence riots last month. Nine people have
Fiji Navy’s new Patrol Boat RFNS Puamau runs aground on Fulaga Island reef
Fiji’s newly commissioned Guardian-class patrol boat, RFNS Puamau, ran aground on a reef at Fulaga Island in the Lau group on Sunday. RFNS Puamau was provided by Australia under the Pacific Patrol Boat Replacement
Marine species disappear amid dredging works
As dredging works moved downstream in the Sigatoka River, Kulukukulu Village headman Christopher Herbert Work watched as the machines heading towards them dug up the river and spewed out sand and gravel to the
Opinion: Silent epidemic: The devastating impact of drugs on Fiji’s health and wellbeing
Fiji faces a critical mental health crisis, with rising drug abuse cases being one of several contributing factors. Social and economic challenges, along with limited access to mental health services, are also believed
New Zealand PM Luxon heads to Niue and Fiji this week
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will travel to Niue and Fiji this week (04-07 June) as New Zealand continues to sharpen its focus and engagement in the Pacific. It will be Luxon’s first visit to the
Eileen Cikamatana aims to end weightlifting medal drought in Paris
Eileen Cikamatana had to wait for her Olympic debut and now she plans to make it count. The Fijian-born star will join Jacqueline Nichele and Kyle Bruce in Australia’s weightlifting team for Paris. All are
The complexities of undersea cables
While outside actors may see undersea cable infrastructure through a lens of geopolitical competition, political leaders in the Pacific Islands region are geared towards providing digital connectivity to the islands, an