Pacific nations strengthen port control oversight

PACIFIC Island countries are stepping up efforts to strengthen port state control as maritime officials met in Auckland, New

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NFA warns of fire risks as festive season approaches

THE National Fire Authority (NFA) has urged Fijians to stay vigilant and observe fire safety measures during the upcoming festive

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Fiji launches toll-free line and Miss Fiji Song to promote online safety

FIJI has launched a new toll-free helpline—1548—and the Miss Fiji Pageant Online Safety Song, as part of a nationwide movement to combat cyberbullying, online scams, and digital

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One injured in Solomons bomb blast

AT least one person was injured and admitted to hospital after a World War II bomb exploded in Honiara, Solomon Islands

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An Australian-funded safe ferries program would save lives in the Pacific

Marine safety and sea transport are major concerns for the Pacific Islands region. The island states have a high level of dependence on inter-island transport for the movement of both goods and people. All Pacific

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