104 articles tagged "land"
Students on Yasawa Island had a surprise visit today from the Royal New Zealand Air Force, who delivered two tonnes of books and school supplies on behalf of the Ministry of Education. The delivery came in the midd
An emotional New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister, Nanaia Mahuta, paid her respects to the newly installed Na Gone Turaga Bale na Vunivalu, Tui Kaba, Ratu Epenisa Cakobau and also to strengthen indigenous ties between t
New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister, Nanaia Mahuta is in the country and will be engaging in a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka. This is the second time the Minister has paid a visit to Fiji.
It is important to note that in the midst of an ever changing world that we live in, Waitangi Day is a reminder that the traditions and ethos of our elders still have relevance more than ever before and it has paved the
On this year’s Waitangi Day, I am especially grateful for this enduring partnership that exists between Aotearoa New Zealand and Fiji, which will continue to adapt and grow as we face current and future global challen
New Zealand’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nanaia Mahuta has congratulated the People’s Alliance, National Federation Party and SODELPA on forming the new coalition government. Mahuta tweeted her congratulatory
Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General, Henry Puna says he remains confident in the constitutional processes to ensure a peaceful transition towards the formation of a Government in Fiji. Puna says he has observe
Landowners in the Ba Province have been encouraged to partner with the Government to realize the full cash-generating potential of their land. While opening the Ba Provincial Council meeting at Sorokoba Village, Pr
Rugby Australia has condemned as “totally unacceptable†the behaviour of several Wallabies fans after England coach Eddie Jones was filmed engaging in fiery verbal exchanges with supporters after being heckled as a
A coordinated government approach led by the Fiji Police Force has seen a smooth running of security and traffic control during the Pacific Islands Forum meeting in Suva this week. The Multi Agency Coordination Ce
“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
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
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
New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has arrived into Fiji with her delegation for the 51st Pacific Islands Forum Leaders meeting. Ardern will participate in a series of talanoa with Pacific leaders, hold
Reports are coming in that partners like the US and China are set to be excluded from the in-person Pacific Islands Forum meetings in Suva. We have sought comments from the Forum Secretariat regarding this. T
Australia will re-establish itself as a trusted climate partner and do it’s part to keep 1.5 degrees of warming within reach. That is the message of Australian Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese as he gets ready fo
England head coach Eddie Jones and Australia counterpart Dave Rennie both called for changes to the deliberate knock-on law after they each lost a player to a yellow card in the second Test. Jones said there was a big
England has leveled the 3-match test series beating Australia 25-17. Owen Farrell kicked 6 penalties and a conversion as their only try came from Billy Vunipola in the 5th minute. Taniela Tupou and Samu Kerev
Ireland beat the All Blacks 23-12 to claim a historic win in New Zealand and level their three-match series. This is the first time Ireland has beaten the All blacks on New Zealand soil. Andrew Porter scored
