737 articles tagged "pacific"
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
In-form Vodafone Flying Fijians prop Manasa Saulo has been picked to start in his third consecutive Pacific Nations Cup match when they take on Samoa on Saturday. The veteran prop says he is expecting an intense ma
Fiji is the most successful team in the competition, claiming five PNC titles, including a four in a row between 2015 to 2018. Fiji’s first match during the Pacific Nations Cup was against Tonga on the 2nd of Jul
Vodafone Flying Fijians coach Vern Cotter has made eight changes to his side to face Manu Samoa in their final Pacific Nations Cup this weekend. Saracens prop, Eroni Mawi, Sam Matavesi and Manasa Saulo will make up
The Vodafone Flying Fijians are expecting a different Samoan team in this weekend’s final round of Pacific Nations Cup. The last time the two teams met was in 2019 where Fiji won 10-8. Flying Fijians coach,
Vodafone Flying Fijians coach Vern Cotter says they have a few decisions to make before the final team is announced for the Samoa clash. Cotter says they have to improve in areas such as the rucks, be aggressive i
“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
Vodafone Flying Fijians Coach Vern Cotter says this weekend, they have to live up to the trademarks that the team is known for. Cotter says they would also like to see a big improvement on how they express themsel
Ben Volavola is expected to start at fly-half for the Vodafone Flying Fijians against the unbeaten Samoan side in their Pacific Nations Cup this weekend. Coach Vern Cotter confirms Teti Tela had to fly back to Aust
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
The Vodafone Flying Fijians will be looking to redeem themselves against a formidable Samoan side this weekend after their loss to Australia A last week. Fiji’s coach Vern Cotter has admitted that inconsistency h
Vodafone Flying Fijians coach Vern Cotter has indicated changes to the line-up for the final game against Samoa in the Pacific Nations Cup this week. Cotter says they will look at the team strategically before dec
The Principal of a school has suggested if the Pacific Labour Scheme can be extended to teachers who are about to retire. Emoni Tuvui who is the Principal of Niusawa Methodist High School in Taveuni, says these te
232 Fijians will get employment opportunities as four Australian approved employers will recruit them to work under the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility Scheme. 156 of those selected will be working in the meat i
Vodafone Flying Fijians coach Vern Cotter says it’s disappointing that we could not rise to the challenge that Australia A offered s as we complicated things by not sticking to the simple things and doing them well.
