Chief for All: Ratu Epeli Nailatikau 1941–2026
WITH the passing of former Fijian President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau, a chapter closed on iTaukei leadership, wisdom and
Legacy
Former Fiji Methodist president passes on
FORMER Fiji Methodist Church president, Reverend Daniel Mastapha, has passed away in
Fiji’s Finance Minister Applauds Punja at SPX Awards
THE name Punja in Fiji is renowned for an extraordinarily successful business family and their associated company, Punja & Sons Limited.
A pair of flip-flops: The life and lessons of Dr Eddie McCaig
IN a career spanning nearly five decades, Dr Eddie McCaig has been a surgeon, a professor, a mentor, and a pioneer in Fiji’s health
Tributes flow for former Fiji prop Veitayaki
FORMER Fiji tight-head prop Joeli Veitayaki has died suddenly in New Zealand. Originally from Yaroi Village on Matuku, Veitayaki has been described by close relatives as a legend who was a symbol of resilience,
Manele calls for global unity at UNGA80
THE Pacific must leave a legacy of courage and cooperation for future leaders, Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele said at the United Nations General Assembly yesterday. “Come 2050, when future leaders
Kiap – mobile government
THEY were called kiap – young, physically fit officers who walked the length and breadth of the Territory of Papua and New Guinea, representing the government.
French Polynesia’s president endorses nuclear-free Pacific
AT the 54th Pacific Islands Forum in Solomon Islands, French Polynesia President Moetai Brotherson highlighted the legacy of French nuclear testing and urged a stronger South Pacific Nuclear-Free
