Fiji watching U.S tariff moves with concern
As United States President Donald Trump affirms his pre-election promises to impose a 25 percent tariff on goods coming in from countries like Canada,...
Strong leader preferred – Fiji’s coup legacy
Complete democratisation will remain a challenge for Fiji while former military officers continue to dominate politics.
By Mosmi Bhim
Strong leaders that bend rules received higher...
Super Rugby Pacific introduces Player of the Year award for 2025 season
Super Rugby Pacific has confirmed they will recognise the competition’s most outstanding player this season with the presentation of the inaugural Player of the...
‘It’s God’s purpose’ – Ardie Savea to lead Moana Pasifika
Ardie Savea has been named captain for the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season.
Savea made the shock move to the Super Rugby minnows from the...
Indonesia’s amnesty plan for Papua independence fighters greeted with skepticism
The Indonesian government’s proposal to grant amnesty to pro-independence rebels in Papua has stirred skepticism as the administration of new President Prabowo Subianto seeks...
I want a clean slate in the Force, says new Fiji Police Commissioner Tudravu
Fiji’s new Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu has relayed to his senior officers his expectations for the force Monday.
Tudravu had a meeting with high-ranking officers...
Kiribati rejects claims of diplomatic rift over NZ deputy PM’s cancelled visit
The Government of Kiribati has pushed back against claims of a diplomatic fallout with New Zealand following the cancellation of deputy Prime Minister Winston...
CNMI governor says federal memo on funding freeze a ‘wake-up call’ for states and territories
CNMI Governor Arnold Palacios said the Office of the Budget Management's rescinded memo that called for a pause on all federal assistance programmes served...
FAST leadership led by tyrants says Tuilaepa
Samoa Opposition leader, Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi believes that the Fa'atuatua i le Atua Samoa ua Tasi (FAST) leadership is no longer stable and a...
Fiji’s HIV crisis is a regional challenge that demands a regional response
By Sharon McLennan
In the words of UNAIDS Asia Pacific Regional Director Eamonn Murphy, rising HIV infections in Fiji “put the entire Pacific region at...
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