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The Fiji Rugby Union has announced plans to appoint a new head coach for the Flying Fijians. This is according to FRU interim Chair Peter Mazey. Mazey says that discussions will be held with the unions this weekend regarding the new coach. “Not at the moment, because it’s something that we will look at, but we also consult with our partners and...

Fijian Bati International Vuate Karawalevu has joined the NSW Waratahs ahead of the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific campaign on a two-year deal. Karawalevu, a former Fijian schoolboy rugby union star was scouted by the Roosters playing for the Kaiviti Silktails and made the decision to switch to the 13-man code despite being named in Fiji’s Under 18’s World Cup squad. Karawalevu...

Tui Kamikamica was overwhelmed after PNG Prime Minister James Marape publicly declared that the Fiji captain was his favourite player at the Pacific Championships in Port Moresby. Marape revealed his admiration for Kamikamica after the Storm forward came up to the stage to present him with a Fiji jersey at a dinner for players and officials from the Bati and...

A planned peaceful protest to 'Free Palestine' in Fiji's capital, Suva on Saturday (04 November) has been denied a permit by the Government citing national security concerns. Home Affairs Minister, Pio Tikoduadua fronted up the media in Suva today explaining the Coalition Government's decision not to issue the permit to march organiser, Amira Dean of the Abhu Bakar Sidddeeq Foundation,...

Next month’s UN climate summit in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) must respond decisively to the gaps in the intranational community’s response climate crisis, Deputy-Secretary-General Amina Mohamed said on Monday. Mohammed, delivering opening remarks to a preparatory meeting, or Pre-Cop, being held in Abu Dhabi, underscored that the next UN climate summit was being convened at a critical moment in...

Security Coordinator for the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM52) in Cook Islands, Tereroa Pumati, has appealed for cooperation and assistance from residents and visitors as the country prepares to host Pacific Leaders and their delegations in Rarotonga and Aitutaki from 06 – 10 November 2023. The appeal comes as the Cook Islands finalises preparations to host PIFLM52 under...

The Fiji Government has affirmed its solidarity with Israel and commitment to global peace in the midst of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. In a statement, the Government said Fiji’s stance was demonstrated by its recent vote in support of the Canadian amendment and against the UN resolution urging a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Along with numerous other...

Vanuatu's Cyclone Lola response faces transport roadblocks with the country's patrol boat out of action after it was damaged from twin cyclones Kevin and Judy in March. The ship, RVS Tachouare, is currently in Australia getting repaired. Vanuatu Helicopters also sent back its helicopters to Australia last year. Prime Minister Charlot Salwai admitted that a lack of government transport will hamper its...

Member of Parliament for Ubenide David Adeang has taken his oath as the newly elected President of Nauru. Chief Justice Mohammad Khan presided over the swearing in ceremony and witnessed the swearing in of the newly elected cabinet administration. President Adeang is the longest serving member of parliament. He launched his political career in the 2001 General Elections and has remained...

Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has congratulated David Adeang after the Nauru Parliament elected him president of Taiwan’s Pacific ally, following a no-confidence vote that ousted former president Russ Joseph Kun on Wednesday last week. Adeang, the longest-serving member of Nauru’s parliament, yesterday secured 10 votes in the 19-member parliament, becoming president, while Delvin Thoma received eight, the ministry said...