WHO calls on leaders to transform urban areas into engines of health, equity and sustainability

On World Cities Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) calls on national and city leaders to transform urban areas into engines of health, equity and sustainability. More than 4.4 billion people, over half of humanity, now live in urban areas, a...

Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development Strengthens Collective Commitment to the 2030...

The 9th Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (PFSD) met at the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) in Suva, Fiji on 29 and 30 October. Co-hosted by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) and...

Globe 5.80 Performance Review: how the micro-yachts & gear fared after 10,000 miles of solo racing

After sailing thousands of miles offshore, the Mini Globe Race 2025 skippers share exactly how the Globe 5.80 and the gear on board stands up with Stephanie Jones. For decades, practical boat owners have built yachts in their gardens and gone on...

Fair Recruitment At The Heart Of Sustainable Reintegration

Press Release – PACER Plus Solomon Islands Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Peter Shanel Agovaka said his government is honoured to host the regional meeting. Pacific Labour Mobility Annual Meeting 2025 To Convene In Honiara...

Viral infection sweeps across Fiji

THE Bank South Pacific Financial Group Limited (BSP) recorded a revenue of $USD203 million in the third quarter – up 15% on the prior period, Chief Executive Officer Mark Robinson said today. “This result reflects the resilience of our diversified...

Pope receives Fijian President in audience

Ratu Naiqama Tawakecolati Lalabalavu, President of Fiji, meets with Pope Leo and Vatican diplomats for talks on the socio-political situation of his country, with particular focus on environmental protection and the fight against transnational...

NEWS FEATURE | Vueti-Kadavu impact – Festival a model for national transformation

THE Vueti-Kadavu Youth Festival has sparked a wave of transformation in youth empowerment and sports revival on Kadavu, says the Ministry of Youth and Sports. Minister Jese Saukuru highlighted the festival’s outcomes in Parliament last week,...

Radisson Blu Resort Fiji has elevated its guest experience through a comprehensive, property-wide renewal.

SUVA, Fiji — Radisson Blu Resort Fiji on Denarau Island has finished a 12-month, FJD 6 million revitalization to elevate the guest experience resort-wide. The project included updating signature restaurants, public spaces, family amenities, and...

Cyclists Gear Up for Palau’s “Beauty and the Beast” race, blending sport, nature, and tourism

By: Laurel Marewibuel PALAU, KOROR — “Cycling is a perfect fit for Palau’s tourism product — it’s eco-friendly, healthy, and lets visitors experience the island’s beauty up close,” said Leah Asanuma Gilham, president of Palau’s Triathlon...

New Tourism Fiji CEO Dr Paresh Pant sets vision for smarter, sustainable growth

The world of travel is evolving faster than ever, and our challenge is to stay ahead of those changes, not just by doing more, but by doing better. This was mentioned by Tourism Fiji’s new Chief Executive Officer, Dr Paresh Pant, who says that...

Fiji marks Chinese heritage and diplomacy

THE Asian Development Bank (ADB) is shifting from traditional financing to mobilising trillions in private-sector investment to drive inclusive, sustainable growth across Asia and the Pacific. ADB committed over $23.6 billion in development...

Former Virgin Australia chief Paul Scurrah named new Fiji Airways Managing Director

Former Virgin Australia CEO Paul Scurrah has been named the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Fiji Airways, replacing Andre Viljoen who is heading to Air Mauritius. Scurrah was an incredibly popular CEO at Virgin Australia in...

Fiji sets new standard for Pacific labor

The government is stepping up efforts to strengthen Pacific trade unions and protect workers’ rights amid ongoing regional labor challenges. This, according to Employment Minister Agni-Deo Singh. He said the government was committed to restoring...

Pope invited to visit Fiji by President during meet at the Apostolic Palace

President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu has has met with Pope Leo XIV a and has invited him to visit Fiji and, by extension, the Pacific region. Ratu Naiqama met with the Pope and Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State of the Holy See, at the...

Tailevu hooker joins Drua training camp

TAILEVU hooker Mika Delana has recently been selected to join the Fijian Drua training camp, marking a significant milestone in his rugby journey. The Standard Concrete Tailevu Rugby Football Union expressed their pride in Delana’s achievement,...

Children’s Education Must Be Put At The Forefront of Climate Discussions At COP30

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Indonesia and Fiji strengthen cultural ties ahead of IPACS 2025

The Indonesian Ambassador to Fiji Dupito Simamora says Indonesia remains committed to strengthening cultural and people-to-people connections across the Pacific through collaboration, training and shared values. Speaking at a mini reception for...

Paul Scurrah appointed as new CEO of Fiji Airways

THE International Court of Justice’s advisory decision on climate justice and its implications on the upcoming COP meeting in Brazil was discussed by a panel of three speakers at the University of the South Pacific (USP). Panelists highlighted the...

Tough choices lie ahead when it comes to climate change adaptation

Heatwaves, flooding, storms and droughts driven by climate change are making life more difficult for people around the world. Societies will need to adapt to these changes, but governments, businesses and individuals won’t be able to afford to...

Fiji Concludes the Management and Conservation of Blue Carbon Ecosystems (MACBLUE) Project with closing event

The MACBLUE project partners, the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP), the Pacific Community (SPC), and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ),...