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As the Pacific Islands Leaders Forum continues at the Grand Pacific Hotel, a Blue Pacific Village has been set up in Thurston Garden where people of the Pacific are showcasing their tradition and culture through traditi
Bradley Robert Dawson appeared in the Lautoka Magistrates Court this afternoon for allegedly killing his wife at a resort in the Mamanucas over the weekend. 38-year-old US national, Dawson is charged with a count o
Australian Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese has welcomed the increased engagement of the United States in the Pacific region as the US has announced an increased support package, diplomatic presence, aid and infrastruct
National Federation Party General Secretary, Seni Nabou says FijiFirst General Secretary, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum should confine himself to diligently perform his responsibilities as the Attorney-General and Minister for Ec
The Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre today raised the morning star flag of West Papua to show their solidarity. Coordinator Shamima Ali says this ceremony is done every Wednesday to remember the people of West Papua,
A man in his 30s who is allegedly involved in the death of a US national at a resort in the Mamanucas over the weekend has been charged. He is charged with one count of murder and will appear in the Lautoka Magistr
Lawyer for the Attorney General, Devanesh Sharma today told the High Court that Richard Naidu should take his plea in the committal proceedings as the initial contempt application was served on 30th June however Naiduâ€
Children aged 5-11 years old will be receiving COVID-19 vaccination at five locations in the Central Division from today till this Saturday. These locations are Nehru Primary school, Nuffield Health Centre, Samabu
“Invest in early childhood development.†This is the call from the Pacific Islands Forum Chair, Voreqe Bainimarama who says the sad fact is that climate change will be an issue our children will inherit and th
The US Vice President, Kamala Harris says at a time when we see bad actors seeking to undermine the rules-based order, we must stand united. While speaking virtually to leaders of the Pacific Islands Forum, Harr
We will work very hard to ensure we crack down on the exploitation of workers under the Pacific Labour Scheme. Australia’s Foreign Minister, Penny Wong stated this when questioned by a journalist on what is bein
About 120 Fijians are new beneficiaries of the Youth Farm Initiative Grant. This comes after the Minister for Youth and Sports, Parveen Bala officially handed over the grant to members of five youth groups at Nanu
It is my personal belief as a proud Pacific Islander that we are at our most resilient as a family, we speak more powerfully as a family and we can only build our best possible future, together, as a family. While
A suspect is now in custody in relation to the death of a US national at a resort in the Mamanucas over the weekend. The body of the 39-year-old woman was discovered on Saturday. The post mortem is being condu
Farmers can now expect to get improved access to seeds and planting materials that will maintain and hopefully increase their yields despite the impacts of climate change as the New Zealand Government has provided $10 m
It is clear that Australia and others are members of the Pacific Islands Leaders Forum while other countries are not and it’s unsurprising that members of the Forum will meet together. This has been stated by Aus
US Vice President Kamala Harris will participate virtually in the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders meeting tomorrow. A statement on the White House website says Harris will underscore the commitment of the United Sta
There is a tendency that some young civil servants are engaging in devious acts according to the Commissioner of the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption, Rashmi Aslam. While speaking at the annual Young
It is wonderful to see Fiji and Suva specifically, in demand for events, conferences and long-awaited meetings, and a welcome boost to Fijian tourism and the multiplier effects this has throughout the supply chains.
A Police team is investigating the death of a US national at a resort in the Mamanucas over the weekend. The body of the 39-year-old woman was discovered on Saturday. Police have not given any update on the ci
