Life Sciences Cloud Content Migration: Separating Fact from Fiction

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Malaysia to take part in UNTCC chiefs' conclave in New Delhi

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has confirmed its participation in the United Nations Troop Contributing Countries' (UNTCC) Chiefs' Conclave in New Delhi, which will bring together senior military leaders from 32 nations to discuss measures to strengthen...

Pacific Islands News Roundup – September 26 – October 2, 2025

Editor’s Note: We are undergoing a web host migration process and may need to make necessary modifications to our format and frequency over the next several weeks. Thank you in advance for your understanding. Political Leadership and Regionalism,...

10 years on from the night Wales' rugby team made a nation lose the plot

09:31, 26 Sep 2025 10 years ago, Wales defeated England in a World Cup classic at Twickenham(Image: Ben Evans/Huw Evans Agency) Welsh rugby's greatest night? There are obviously way too many to choose from, even if recent years have been a little...

Gavoka calls for ICAO support

The shortage of trained technical personnel in the civil aviation industry remains a serious barrier, says Civil Aviation Minister Viliame Gavoka. Addressing the 42nd International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) assembly in Canada this week,...

FCCC strengthens partnership with media

The Fijian Competition Consumer Commission is pushing for a stronger collaboration with the media. In an effort to strengthen consumer awareness, this morning the FCCC conducted a media mixer and orientation. It was focused on enhancing public...

Major $10,000 deal powers Tailevu Rugby

[Source: File Photo] The Tailevu Rugby Union has secured a major boost after confirming a $10,000 sponsorship from Standard Concrete Industries and its premium brand Humes. The deal will see the Union officially compete under the name Standard...

Ciriwai, Sigatoka declared biosecurity emergency area after termite outbreak

Ciriwai in Sigatoka has been officially declared a biosecurity emergency area following the detection of an outbreak of Asian Subterranean Termites. Minister for Agriculture and Waterways Tomasi Tunabuna issued the declaration on October 1 under...

Maritime islands to get 24/7 power boost

Three of Fiji’s maritime islands are set to get 24-hour electricity under a $2.5million project backed by the United Arab Emirates and New Zealand. The LAKARO (Lakeba, Kadavu, and Rotuma) Rural Government Station Project, first launched in 2015...

$10k sponsorship boost for Tailevu

The Tailevu Rugby Football Union (TRFU) is thrilled to announce a substantial partnership with Standard Concrete Industries, valued at $10,000. This collaboration will play a pivotal role in supporting the Union’s ambitious 2025–2030 Business...

RFU could use ‘anti-pee paint’ to placate Twickenham locals in push for new licence

The Rugby Football Union has proposed using “anti-pee paint” that would leave public offenders “covered in their own urine” to ease residents’ fears over plans to increase the number of music concerts staged at Twickenham. The RFU is seeking...

Who was Vince Costello? ‘Survivor’ Season 49 honors beloved late crew member in emotional premiere

The ‘Survivor’ 49 premiere takes a somber turn as the series remembers Vince Costello, a behind-the-scenes force in Fiji. The latest season of ‘Survivor’ opened with fierce competition, bold strategies, and the kind of unpredictable twists fans...

Virtuoso debuts the official Luxe Report 2026

Virtuoso has debuted the official Luxe Report 2026 that shows the future of luxury travel in Australia & New Zealand. The 2026 Virtuoso Luxe Report once again taps into the collective knowledge of Virtuoso’s industry-leading travel agency members,...

Solomon Islands Advances Bold Vision for Sustainable Tourism by 2035

The Solomon Islands is taking strategic steps to transform its tourism sector into a key driver of economic growth, community empowerment, and environmental stewardship, in alignment with the Government’s 2016-2035 National Development Strategy....

TOURISM TALANOA : Tourism at the crossroads of global economics

YOU’LL have seen the fresh analysis on the Pacific’s infrastructure deficit sent out by ANZ Pacific Insights in previous weeks. It’s useful because it puts numbers to a reality many of us have been living with for years. I’ll tip my hat to the...

CITES Parties in the Pacific take part in training on implementation through fisheries legal frameworks

The waters of the Pacific Islands countries (PICs) are home to numerous aquatic species that are listed in the CITES Appendices, and which support livelihoods and economic opportunities for communities in over a dozen Parties to the Convention....

Standing Committee chair lauds FBC’s self-sustainability focus

Standing Committee on Economic Affairs chair Sakiusa Tubuna [Source: Parliament of the Republic of Fiji / Facebook] Standing Committee on Economic Affairs chair Sakiusa Tubuna said despite being Government-owned, the Fijian Broadcasting...

The Best & Worst Of Survivor’s New Era (CBS Has Made Major Changes)

Survivor is arguably the most influential reality show of all time, but the New Era has its highs and lows. Though the iconic title has been airing since 2000, Season 41 marked a drastic shift, modernizing the game and upping the ante following...

Climate adaptation: What we can learn from our Pacific Island neighbours – Opinion

Start local Adaptation isn’t just about government-led large-scale investments like new roads and bridges. Building hope and momentum by empowering community-led action can strengthen resilience. We shouldn’t underestimate the reduction in risk...

EFL chargers under review – DPM Prasad informs Parliament

Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad told Parliament today that a review of Fiji’s electricity tariff framework is underway to ensure affordability for consumers while maintaining investor confidence in the energy sector. He said the...