Starlink to provide internet services in Fiji

Starlink (Fiji) Pte Limited (‘Starlink’), a leading provider of low Earth orbiting satellite systems, has been granted a spectrum licence by the Ministry of Trade, Co-operatives, SMEs and Communications, and a

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Telecom Fiji and Telstra sign partnership deal for network connectivity

Telecom Fiji has announced a partnership deal with Telstra Corporation enabling direct network connectivity between Telecom Fiji and Telstra’s network.  This collaboration marks a significant milestone in enhancing

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Fiji PM announces partnership with Google to establish major cable project

Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has announced the South Pacific Connect Initiative a significant milestone in reducing the digital divide and enhancing the capacity, resilience and reliability of digital

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Google to run internet cables to Pacific islands in Australia-U.S. deal

Alphabet’s Google will run undersea cables powering internet access to at least eight far-flung Pacific Ocean nations under a joint U.S.-Australian deal set to be announced on Wednesday, according to a U.S.

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Ash clouds detected in Tonga’s Home Reef area

Six volcanic eruptions were detected from active Home Reef volcano in the last 24 hours, and volcanic ash was observed by satellites, Tonga Geological Services reported today, advising the Aviation Community. “to

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Run for your life, Fiji NDMO Director tells students

Siren sounds blared across the Suva harbour today which prompted civilians of all ages to head to higher ground.  Students and teachers from six nearby schools held hands and swiftly made their way to one of the

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Iroga optimistic on Solomon Islands media sector

A veteran Solomon Islands journalist says the country’s media industry is vibrant and amongst the most independent in the region. Robert Iroga, founder and publisher of Solomons Business Magazine recently told

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Power of the sea

A technology now being tested that harnesses seawater to produce electricity could address some of the Pacific Islands’ problems with power outages. Under the Project for Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC), a

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Fisheries app to cross ocean divide

The Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) has launched a free app to help fisheries officials around the Pacific overcome the language barrier while inspecting foreign fishing vessels at sea and in port.

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Palau Finance Minister welcomes audit of stablecoin project

Palau’s Minister of Finance Kaleb Udui Jr said he welcomes the audit by the Public Auditor of Palau’s stablecoin project as requested by the Senate. “We have nothing to hide. We have been working with

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University of the South Pacific leans into AI

While many universities are discouraging the use of ChatGPT, the new AI tool, others are leaning into its use and offering courses dedicated solely to navigating the new technology. Professor Maurizio Cirrincione, Head

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Forum Chair calls for urgent rethinking of sustainable growth worries

The Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum and Prime Minister of the Cook Islands, Mark Brown, says there is an urgent need for Pacific leaders to relook at how they have been handling sustainable growth in their

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