Mrunmayi’s Final-Year Engineering Project Delivers Smart Hydration System
In an era defined by technological advancement and climate realities, young Pacific engineers are stepping forward as drivers of transformative
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USP Professors Elected as new Fellows of the Pacific Academy of Sciences
Professors Bibhya Sharma and Sushil Kumar, distinguished academics from The University of the South Pacific (USP), are among thirteen leading Pacific researchers and innovators elected as new Fellows of the Pacific
Taiwan and Fiji: Partnering for better health
A quiet transformation is unfolding across Fiji’s clinics. Through technology, training, and trust, Taiwan’s partnership with Fiji is helping bring the nation’s health system into the digital age – one patient
Fiji embraces digital growth with Visa’s new office
VISA has launched its Pacific Islands Regional Office in Suva, signalling Fiji's commitment to strengthening regional economic ties and enhancing digital payment solutions for both businesses and
Taiwan drives food sustainability
AS climate change continues to threaten food security, the Taiwan Technical Mission (TTM) in Fiji is taking a hands-on approach to help farmers build resilience and sustainability through innovation and
Bamboo takes centre stage at IPACS 2025
FROM bicycles to bowls, cups, and more, bamboo stole the spotlight at IPACS 2025, proving it is more than just a traditional craft
Fiji wins first place at Barcelona OceanLove awards
FIJI has won the top prize at the OceanLove Innovation Award 2025 through an indigenous youth-led
Research leads innovation in climate-resilient crops for Samoa
Dr Leslie Toralba Ubaub, a Lecturer in the Discipline of Agriculture and Food Technology at The University of the South Pacific (USP) Samoa Campus,
USP Researchers Lead Fiji’s Cassava Innovation for Sustainable Food Packaging
In a ground-breaking leap for sustainable science and Pacific-led innovation, researchers at The University of the South Pacific (USP) have unveiled a revolutionary edible and biodegradable food coating made from
SPC launches first cryopreservation Lab in the Pacific region
THE Pacific Community (SPC) has marked a major milestone for agricultural biodiversity with the opening of the region’s first Cryopreservation Plant Genetic Laboratory
Paul Scurrah appointed as new CEO of Fiji Airways
FIJI AIRWAYS has appointed Paul Scurrah as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 November
Bank boosts private investments for sustainable Pacific development
THE Asian Development Bank (ADB) is shifting from traditional financing to mobilising trillions in private-sector investment to drive inclusive, sustainable growth across Asia and the
PNG Represented on Global Stage at IAPH World Ports Conference in Japan
PNG Ports Corporation Limited (PNGPCL) proudly announces the participation of its Chief Commercial Officer, Ms. Deborah Michelle Onga, as a panellist at the 2025 International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH)
SmartCatch AI : A new tool designed to support Sustainable fishing in Fiji
The sun dips low over Fiji’s western coast as a fisherman hauls his catch ashore. Hours at sea under the scorching sun have yielded bundles of fish, but when he sells them at the market, much of the profit slips away
USP Student Chapter Hosts Entrepreneurial Conference 2025
The IEEE Student Chapter at The University of the South Pacific (USP) successfully hosted an Entrepreneurial Conference at the Laucala Campus in Suva,
Strong growth amidst global shipping challenges
STEAMSHIPS Logistics leads Papua New Guinea’s shipping and logistics sector, providing unmatched integrated solutions that simplify the whole supply
Fiji Airways makes global top 10
FIJI Airways has been named one of the top 10 airlines in the world by APEX, the Airline Passenger Experience
Feedback Essential for Improving Science for AgriFisheries
Many countries still have a gap between their Meteorological and Hydrological Services and the sectors they serve with climate
Mastering submarine cable management in the Pacific
As access to the global internet becomes ever more essential to all aspects of business, government, education, health and social life, it is crucial for Pacific nations to establish direct and efficient international
From Palau to the Pacific: Building Sustainable Energy Solutions Across Island Nations
In 2022, British electrical engineering company Utilligence secured a contract to install domestic solar systems in Palau through an Asian Development Bank partnership initiative. The project offers
SPX and PNGX Group Sign MOU to Explore Technology Sharing Opportunities and Strengthen Strategic Collaboration
Fiji’s South Pacific Stock Exchange Pte Limited (“SPX”) and Papua New Guinea’s PNGX Group Limited (“PNGX Group”) have reaffirmed the commitment to fostering innovation and enhancing sustainability in the
Maria Linibi is Recipient of the 2024 WIN DRR Excellence Award
Maria Linibi’s work supporting more than 20,000 women farmers across Papua New Guinea has been recognised through a significant global award in 2024. Linibi is the recipient of the 2024 Women’s International Network
Spotlight on PCRIC CEO, Aholotu Palu
Many of the region’s leaders, past and present, rose from very humble beginnings. In that respect, Pacific Catastrophe Risk Insurance Company (PCRIC) CEO, Aholotu Palu, is no different. He attributes his modest