‘Physicality’s a non-negotiable’: All Blacks pack put on notice by feisty Fijians
“The physicality’s a non-negotiable of test rugby, and All Blacks rugby.”
And with that, Scott Barrett would have had forwards coach John Plumtree at least...
Manu Samoa taking nothing for granted after Tongan win
Samoa are under no illusion that their place in the 2023 Rugby World Cup is already secure.
The Manu beat Tonga 42-13 in the first...
SPREP reaccredited to World’s largest climate fund
The Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme has been successfully reaccredited to the Green Climate Fund as a Regional Implementing Entity.
Pacific island Members...
Vanuatu 19 MPs’ appeal verdict on Friday
Vanuatu Court of Appeal will rule on the appeal of the 19 Members of Parliament (MPs) against Judge Oliver Saksak ‘s judgment on Friday...
‘It’s heartbreaking’: Fijians in Australia rally as COVID-19 ravages their homeland
Just four months ago, Fiji had kept COVID-19 at bay.
The Pacific country, which instituted strict border controls and quarantine, had recorded 68 cases between...
‘It’s just like flu’: misinformation and fear hamper Papua New Guinea’s Covid vaccine rollout
Three months since Papua New Guinea launched its Covid vaccine rollout, just 60,000 people – or 0.6% of the population – have received their...
US$345 billion loss in trade for Commonwealth countries due to pandemic
Commonwealth countries are estimated to have lost up to US$345 billion worth of trade in 2020, including US$60 billion in intra-Commonwealth trade, according to...
Australia sends second medical team to Fiji amid growing diplomatic tensions
Australia is sending a second medical assistance team (AUSMAT) to assist Fiji’s worsening COVID-19 crisis, as diplomatic tensions in the region escalate.
The rapid response...
Fiji reports 647 positive cases of COVID-19 and one death
Fiji has reported 647 new cases of COVID-19 and one COVID-19 death Tuesday.
Ministry of Health and Medical Services permanent secretary Dr James Fong says...
IMF: Fiji among PICs that will face longer period of recovery from COVID-19 impact
Fiji is among other Pacific island countries that will face a longer period of recovery from the impact of COVID-19 because it has depended...
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UNODC Adviser calls for more support for Pacific Journalists covering Crime and Corruption
By Pita Ligaiula in Savusavu
UNODC Pacific Regional Anti-Corruption Adviser Marie Pegie Cauchois has offered further support and training for Pacific journalists covering corruption...
‘Truth should be protected by the truth’ — PINA President on risks facing journalists
By Pita Ligaiula in Savusavu
Organised crime in the Pacific is growing and becoming more sophisticated, with journalists facing increasing threats as they investigate...
Fiji constitution review report tabled, major reforms proposed
Fiji’s Constitution Review Commission Report has been tabled in Parliament Tuesday, opening the next stage of consideration of sweeping proposed changes to the country’s...