No word on FijiFirst party deregistration
The Fijian Elections Office (FEO) is expected to provide an official response next week on the de-registration of the FijiFirst party.
The party had until...
Japan to provide weather data to Pacific islands
Japan's government is set to provide weather data to South Pacific islands to help them deal with disasters.
The announcement of the scheme will be...
Samoa minimum wage increases to $4 per hour
There will be more money to take home for those on minimum wage as the Samoa cabinet has approved an increase in the minimum...
Fiji PM confirms resignation of Fisheries Minister Ravu, appoints Alitia Bainivalu as successor
Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka confirmed Friday that Kalaveti Ravu has resigned as Minister for Fisheries and Forests.
Ravu was charged by the Fiji Independent...
Artivist turns trash into treasure: A fight against plastic pollution
On the vivid coastlines of Suva an unexpected sight often catches the eye: the traces of human activity washed ashore.
Amidst this litter, Suzanne Turaganiwai...
Coalition Government settles Fiji’s longest workers dispute with $9.2 million pay-out
Fiji’s longest workers dispute – at the Vatukoula Gold Mine, which has lasted 33 years, is expected to be finally settled, with a promised...
John Rabuku not eligible to hold DPP position: Fiji Supreme Court
Fiji’s Supreme Court has ruled that John Rabuku is not qualified to hold the office of Fiji's Director of Public Prosecution(DPP) as he is...
Fiji MPs salary increase to cost $4.1m
The increase in salaries for Fiji Members of Parliament will cost $4.1 million (US$2.05 million).
This has been confirmed by the Minister for Finance, Professor...
Navigating AI in the Pacific: Opportunities, Challenges, and Sustainable Practices from Regional Security Conference
The Pacific Regional and National Security Conference (PRNSC), this week dedicated session on Artificial Intelligence (AI) brought to the forefront the transformative potential of...
A Deep Connection to the Sea: Youth advocate calls for climate action in the...
In the heart of the Pacific, where the ocean's waves touch the shores of countless islands, one voice stands out in the call for...
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AIIB approves USD$80 million to strengthen Fiji’s economic and climate resilience
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has approved USD$80 million in sovereign-backed financing to support Fiji’s efforts to strengthen economic resilience, enhance climate and...
U.S Coast Guard Cutter arrives ahead of historic Solomon Islands-U.S Shiprider deal
A United States Coast Guard vessel has arrived in Honiara ahead of the historic signing of a maritime security agreement between the Solomon Islands...
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