SUVA, (FIJI SUN) – Fijian Trade Minister Faiyaz Koya is not buying into a new war of words instigated by his Papua New Guinea counterpart, Richard Maru. Last week Koya reacted calmly to Maru’s threats to end trade with Fiji, saying: The Government will not circumvent our biosecurity laws nor will they bend them, Fiji…
SUVA, (FBC NEWS) – The Vodafone Flying Fijians remain at the 10th place in the latest World Rugby rankings released Wednesday. Scotland has made the biggest climb from 8th to 5th place on the rankings. Wales has dropped to 7th while France has moved to 8th position. Meanwhile, top three remains the same with New…
AUCKLAND, (RNZI) – Samoa coach Sir Gordon Tietjens is hoping the return of some experienced heads will inspire his team at this weekend____s Las Vegas Sevens. Former captain Faalemiga Selesele is back on the World Series, after impressing at the Brisbane Global Tens, while Afa Aiono has recovered from injury and assumes the captaincy, freeing…
SUVA, (FIJI TIMES) – Fiji will host the 2027 Pacific Games, the Parliament Standing Committee on Social Affairs was informed yesterday. The chairman of the Fiji Sports Commission, Peter Mazey said the cost of a new stadium for the west which came through from China just recently is approximately US$100 million. “That____s the stadium we…
FFA — Solomon Islands has listed five key issues the Tuna Commission needs to take decisive action on during this week’s 13th WCPFC meeting underway in Fiji. Solomon Islands undersecretary (Technical) to the Ministry of Fisheries, Ferral Lasi said radical management initiatives are needed to address the severely overfished Northern Bluefin tuna fishery. “The current…
350.org Pacific has called on the Australian Government to rapidly cease the extraction and burning of fossil fuels if they genuinely care about the plight of the Pacific Islands affected by climate change, rather than just the offering of flowery language and congratulations. A spokesperson for the Australian Government two days ago, said that a…
RNZI: The Fiji High Court in Lautoka is due to hear submissions of mitigation for eight former police officers and a military officer convicted of rape. The nine were convicted last Friday after the judge found them guilty of all charges relating to the rape and sexual assault of Vilikesa Soko. The 30-year-old victim was…
SPC: Mata-Utu, Wallis and Futuna – To stem the non-communicable diseases (NCD) crisis in Wallis and Futuna, community leaders have committed to declare public community areas smoke-free and to cultivate gardens to promote consumption of healthy local foods. They will also exclude sugar-sweetened beverages and alcohol from community gatherings. These are among the outcomes of…
SPC: Honolulu, Hawai’i – The world’s largest conservation congress kicks-off today in Hawai’i and the Pacific Community has joined over 8,000 global leaders and decision-makers from government, civil society, indigenous groups, business and academia, to garner support for stronger action towards a sustainable future. The Pacific Community Director-General, Dr Colin Tukuitonga, is attending the Pacific…
Auckland, New Zealand – The Pacific Community’s Director-General, Dr Colin Tukuitonga, has been honoured with a Life Award from the Pasifika Medical Association in recognition of his outstanding contribution and active commitment towards improving Pacific health services and training. Dr Tukuitonga is one of four recipients to receive the prestigious Life Award last night at…