Fiji – Germany reaffirm partnership on climate and development

[Source: Fiji Government/Facebook] FIJI and Germany have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation on climate change, ocean governance, sustainable development, and regional security. This comes after a meeting with Assistant Minister...

Fiji Hardwood appoints first local CEO, first woman chair

Vuloaloa Dranibaka [left] and Faranisese Tatila Gavidi [Photos: Supplied] Fiji Hardwood Corporation Limited has reached a major milestone with the appointment of its first-ever local Chief Executive Officer, Semi Vuloaloa Dranibaka. This is a big...

Driving change: the rise of sustainable financing in Latin America

Introduction In recent years, many countries around the world have increased their focus on the preservation of the environment, the promotion of socially driven policies and the level of scrutiny of corporate governance of the companies that...

Fiji secures USD$27M from the Climate Investment Fund to support Nature, People and Climate investment plan

Fiji secures USD$27M from the Climate Investment Fund to support Nature, People and Climate investment plan Fiji secured USD$27 million last week from the Climate Investment Fund (CIF) to support our Nature, People and Climate (NPC) investment...

USP student journalists win Vision Pasifika media award for plastic pollution reports

Pacific Media Watch A feature story authored by a student journalist highlighting the harm plastic pollution poses to human health in Fiji — with risks expected to rise significantly if robust action is not taken soon — has won the Online category...

Indonesia-Pacific cultural sunergy 2025 previewed in Fiji

THE Pacific Community (SPC) has marked a major milestone for agricultural biodiversity with the opening of the region’s first Cryopreservation Plant Genetic Laboratory (CryoLab). Based at SPC’s Centre for Pacific Crops and Trees (CePaCT) in...

Fiji's President meets Pope Leo XIV, invites him to visit the Pacific 'at earliest opportunity'

Fijian President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu met Pope Leo XIV at the Apostolic Palace, Vatican City, as part of his official visit to the Holy See. 30 October 2025 Photo: Vatican Media Fiji's Head of State has met with Pope Leo XIV at the Apostolic...

Michael Smolens: Against the wind, students seek climate change accountability

They keep trying. Students locally and around the world have been taking to the streets and courthouses attempting to pressure governments and polluters to get more serious about reducing pollution and taming global warming. They’re acting like...

Fair Recruitment At The Heart Of Sustainable Reintegration

Press Release – PACER Plus Solomon Islands Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Peter Shanel Agovaka said his government is honoured to host the regional meeting. Pacific Labour Mobility Annual Meeting 2025 To Convene In Honiara...

WHO calls on leaders to transform urban areas into engines of health, equity and sustainability

On World Cities Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) calls on national and city leaders to transform urban areas into engines of health, equity and sustainability. More than 4.4 billion people, over half of humanity, now live in urban areas, a...

Viral infection sweeps across Fiji

THE Bank South Pacific Financial Group Limited (BSP) recorded a revenue of $USD203 million in the third quarter – up 15% on the prior period, Chief Executive Officer Mark Robinson said today. “This result reflects the resilience of our diversified...

Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development Strengthens Collective Commitment to the 2030...

The 9th Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (PFSD) met at the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) in Suva, Fiji on 29 and 30 October. Co-hosted by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) and...

Putting health and climate justice on the agenda – previewing COP30

Introduction by Croakey: The latest report from the Lancet Countdown on health and climate change, released this week, highlights both the urgency for action and the immense challenges ahead at next month’s global climate discussions in Belem,...

Cyclists Gear Up for Palau’s “Beauty and the Beast” race, blending sport, nature, and tourism

By: Laurel Marewibuel PALAU, KOROR — “Cycling is a perfect fit for Palau’s tourism product — it’s eco-friendly, healthy, and lets visitors experience the island’s beauty up close,” said Leah Asanuma Gilham, president of Palau’s Triathlon...

Pope receives Fijian President in audience

Ratu Naiqama Tawakecolati Lalabalavu, President of Fiji, meets with Pope Leo and Vatican diplomats for talks on the socio-political situation of his country, with particular focus on environmental protection and the fight against transnational...

Radisson Blu Resort Fiji has elevated its guest experience through a comprehensive, property-wide renewal.

SUVA, Fiji — Radisson Blu Resort Fiji on Denarau Island has finished a 12-month, FJD 6 million revitalization to elevate the guest experience resort-wide. The project included updating signature restaurants, public spaces, family amenities, and...

New Tourism Fiji CEO Dr Paresh Pant sets vision for smarter, sustainable growth

The world of travel is evolving faster than ever, and our challenge is to stay ahead of those changes, not just by doing more, but by doing better. This was mentioned by Tourism Fiji’s new Chief Executive Officer, Dr Paresh Pant, who says that...

Former Virgin Australia chief Paul Scurrah named new Fiji Airways Managing Director

Former Virgin Australia CEO Paul Scurrah has been named the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Fiji Airways, replacing Andre Viljoen who is heading to Air Mauritius. Scurrah was an incredibly popular CEO at Virgin Australia in...

Fiji Sports Council and Modern Electric sign MOU to promote grassroots sports and community development

Fiji Sports Council and Modern Electric sign MOU to promote grassroots sports and community development The Fiji Sports Council and Modern Electric have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen collaboration in promoting...

FIJI TECH SUMMIT 2025 | Tech summit opens

THE Pacific region’s premier technology event, Fiji Tech Summit 2025, officially kicks off today, Thursday October 30, 2025, at the InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa, Natadola, bringing together over 350 delegates, over 25 international...