We need to respond to the regional employment preferences – AG
The National Budget has to be able to respond to those regional employment preferences in other countries which has an impact on us as we have our skilled professionals l
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Third consecutive start for the in-form Saulo
In-form Vodafone Flying Fijians prop Manasa Saulo has been picked to start in his third consecutive Pacific Nations Cup match when they take on Samoa on Saturday. The
There will be opportunities for Fiji because of Telstra’s participation – Sayed-Khaiyum
There will be opportunities that will emanate for Fiji because of Telstra’s participation in the telecommunications market, according to Minister for Economy and C
Cost of living concerns members of the public
As people await the announcement of the 2022/2023 National Budget tonight, cost of living remains a major issue. People are looking forward to targeted measures in the
Some people did not support me when I started playing soccer – Sindhika
Footballer, Shayal Sindhika says her father always encouraged her to play soccer although there were some who told her that she cannot play with boys. Sindhika who is
There’s every opportunity to win gold if we play to our potential – Gollings
Fiji Airways men’s national 7s coach Ben Gollings says there’s every opportunity to win gold at the Commonwealth Games if the team plays to its potential.
Wong hopes Pacific Island leaders will find a way to resolve the USP issue
Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, Penny Wong says they understand there are strong differences of views between different parties regarding funding for USP but she
More than 445 jobs are expected to be created when Maritime Essential Services Centre project is completed in 2024
More than 445 jobs are expected to be created when the $56.2 million worth Maritime Essential Services Centre project is completed in 2024. This was highlighted by Pri
Special activities organised at the Blue Pacific Village in Thurston Garden
As the Pacific Islands Leaders Forum continues at the Grand Pacific Hotel, a Blue Pacific Village has been set up in Thurston Garden where people of the Pacific are showc
Australia welcomes increased US presence in the Pacific
Australian Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese has welcomed the increased engagement of the United States in the Pacific region as the US has announced an increased support
FijiFirst GS writes letter of complaint against the People’s Alliance and NFP to the SOE and urges for appropriate action to be taken
FijiFirst General Secretary, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has written a letter of complaint to the Supervisor of Elections, Mohammed Saneem regarding the conduct of the Peopleâ
Fiji remains silent on West Papua issue - Ali
The Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre today raised the morning star flag of West Papua to show their solidarity. Coordinator Shamima Ali says this ceremony is done eve
Bainimarama calls on leaders to invest in early childhood development
“Invest in early childhood development.†This is the call from the Pacific Islands Forum Chair, Voreqe Bainimarama who says the sad fact is that climate ch
USAID taking steps to re-establish a regional mission in Suva – US Vice President
USAID is taking steps to expand its footprint to include re-establishing a regional mission in Suva, the US will return Peace Corps volunteers to the Pacific region, the
We will work hard to ensure workers are not exploited - Wong
We will work very hard to ensure we crack down on the exploitation of workers under the Pacific Labour Scheme. Australia’s Foreign Minister, Penny Wong stated t
We have to live up to the trademarks that the team is known for – Cotter
Vodafone Flying Fijians Coach Vern Cotter says this weekend, they have to live up to the trademarks that the team is known for. Cotter says they would also like to see
Strategy within the strategy must be about ensuring no external entity has strategic control over any of us - Bainimarama
It is my personal belief as a proud Pacific Islander that we are at our most resilient as a family, we speak more powerfully as a family and we can only build our best po
We think members of the Pacific family are capable of providing security for themselves - Wong
It is clear that Australia and others are members of the Pacific Islands Leaders Forum while other countries are not and it’s unsurprising that members of the Foru
I hope Joshua wins so I can come out of retirement and fight him for free - Fury
WBC champion Tyson Fury is hoping Anthony Joshua wins his rematch against Oleksandr Usyk so that he comes out of retirement and fight Joshua for free. Fury who announc
PM says while we emerge from the grip of COVID-19, our world and our region remain in a state of turmoil
The most important consideration this week is how the Pacific Islands Forum chooses to navigate the challenges and opportunities as we voyage into the future. This was
Leaders to focus on Pacific unity as reports emerge that partners like the US and China are set to be excluded from the in-person Forum meetings in Suva
Reports are coming in that partners like the US and China are set to be excluded from the in-person Pacific Islands Forum meetings in Suva. We have sought comments fro