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...

APAC must not let trade turmoil distract from development goals: UNDP

The trade landscape in Asia and the Pacific (APAC) is being reshaped by a wave of US tariffs and broader shifts in global trade policy, with the impact felt through three defining forces: disruption, diversification and divergence, according to a...

Climate-resilient infrastructure gets a $385m boost

Fiji is setting a benchmark in climate-resilient infrastructure following the signing of the $385 million agreement with the Asian Development Bank yesterday. The agreement will finance the water security project which is expected to modernize our...

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...

Decade-long journey culminates in 33 new veterinarians graduation

Fiji’s animal health sector will get 33 graduates from the Fiji National University (FNU) who have made history by successfully passing the country’s first-ever locally conducted Veterinary Examination, qualifying them for registration as...

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...

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....

FCEF appoints new management

FCEF Chief Executive Edward Bernard The Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation has announced an organizational restructure with a new management team. The new structure includes a senior manager role alongside three manager positions, creating a...

Young first year entrepreneurs shine at FNU Open Day

As the Fiji National University (FNU) Open Day continues, a group of first-year students took a creative and entrepreneurial approach to support their studies. The group, who go by the name Taroga Tale, made up of five dedicated Bachelor of...

Canonical and phosphoribosyl ubiquitination coordinate to stabilize a proteinaceous structure surrounding the Legionella-containing vacuole

Protein ubiquitination is one of the most versatile signaling mechanisms in eukaryotic cells. Ubiquitin, a small, highly conserved globular protein, can be covalently linked to a target protein, serving as a post-translational modification. Most...

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...

Drua’s games contribute $108m to GDP

FIJI’S Super Rugby Pacific teams – Fijian Drua and Fijian Drua Women’s home games during the 2025 season that concluded in May early this year contributed $108 million to Fiji’s gross domestic product (GDP). These were revealed by ANZ Group senior...

Elsa Pataky showcases stunning physique in fitted white gown amid lengthy separation from husband Chris Hemsworth

Elsa Pataky looked better than ever as she walked the orange carpet at a Biotherm event in Spain on Tuesday, amid a lengthy time apart from her husband, Chris Hemsworth. The Spanish native donned a beautiful white dress for the occasion, featuring...

Lal to lead Nadi at FMF IDC

[Source: Fiji Football Association/Facebook] Former Ba and Fiji national football representative Salen Lal has been appointed head coach of Nadi FC for the upcoming FMF Inter-District Championship at Govind Park, Ba. Nadi FA president Mohammed...

ACCF spends 34% of budget in two months, 13,000 unprocessed claims

The Accident Compensation Commission Fiji (ACCF) has already utilized 34.4% of its allocated $7 million budget for the 2025–2026 financial year in just two months, Parliament was told on Tuesday. Minister for Employment and Industrial Relations,...

Petrol prices up, Diesel and LPG fall from tomorrow

file photo Consumers are set to see mixed changes at the pumps with some fuel prices going up while others drop. The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission says Motor Spirit will rise slightly by two cents, moving from $2.56 to $2.58 per...

We need to empower and strengthen indigenous communities’ participation in business – DPM Kamikamica

We need to empower and strengthen indigenous communities’ participation in business – DPM Kamikamica We own 90 percent of land but iTaukei economic participation is insignificant, empowering our indigenous communities will strengthen participation...

Multilateral collaboration remains key amid funding shifts in global health

As the US withdraws from the World Health Organization and cuts overseas aid, regional partnerships are critical to safeguarding the health of member countries in a region where climate change and chronic diseases loom large. These are some of the...

From remote islands to the DMZ, UC Santa Barbara student hit 118 countries before turning 20

Keep up with LAist. If you're enjoying this article, you'll love our daily newsletter, The LA Report. Each weekday, catch up on the 5 most pressing stories to start your morning in 3 minutes or less. Arjun Malaviya is an overachiever and a...

In Parliament today, MPs to debate $100M loan guarantee for FSC

Parliament will today debate a motion from Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Strategic Planning, National Development and Statistics to approve an increase in the government guarantee for the Fiji Sugar Corporation (FSC). This will...