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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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....

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...

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...

Prasad: Fresh produce can cut import bill by $24m

FIJI can slash its import bill by as much as $24.1 million is it strategically develops local production of specific, high-potential fresh produce items. Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad made this remark while...

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...

CAAF operates under ICAO standards – Gavoka

The Civil Aviation Authority of Fiji (CAAF) exercises its mandate under the laws of Fiji and in alignment with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards, says Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Civil Aviation Viliame Gavoka....

Police resources and salaries under scrutiny

[File Photo] Urgent reforms are needed in the Fiji Police Force to address equipment shortages, faulty infrastructure and weak internal controls. Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs Lenora Qereqeretabua highlighted these issues as part of the...

Tuwai embraces ‘Mana’ spirit at Faa’a Rugby Aro Tahiti

Fiji 7s maestro Jerry Tuwai was given a warm welcome at Faa’a Rugby Aro in Tahiti, where he connected with the club’s deep history and strong community spirit. The Oremu-based club, which has been around for more than 50 years, is home to over 125...

Ministry achieves 99.99 percent utilization

Minister confirms 99.9% budget utilisation for workers’ compensation, Minister for Employment, Productivity and Industrial Relations, Agni Deo Singh, has confirmed that his ministry has achieved a 99.99 percent budget utilisation in the last...