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Tonga crush England in World Cup game of death

Fiji, Oct. 18 -- England's hopes of reaching the World Cup semi-finals are already on life support after suffering a 30-12 loss to world No.5 Tonga in their blockbuster showdown in Perth. With His Ma... Read More


Fiji Bati ride first-half blast to topple Cook Islands 40-12

Fiji, Oct. 18 -- A first-half blitz led by Brandon Wakeham and Apisau Koroisau on the back of a destructive forward pack has helped Fiji romp to a 40-12 win in their World Cup opener against Cook Isla... Read More


Smaller Wetlands Show Decline

Srinagar, Oct. 17 -- Bird census has placed a number before us that cannot be ignored. More than 13 lakh water birds have been recorded across Kashmir's wetlands this year, with four sites alone accou... Read More


Second Solomon Islands MP dies within days as Parliament mourns David Gina

Fiji, Oct. 16 -- Solomon Islands is mourning the loss of two Members of Parliament within days, following the sudden death of Acting Speaker David Gina, after the passing of Ulawa/Ugi MP William Bradf... Read More


Framework for Worker Status

Srinagar, Oct. 16 -- A framework has now been set in motion to address the status of thousands of workers in urban local bodies across Jammu and Kashmir. The sanction to adopt municipal service regula... Read More


Vanuatu Government to consult kava industry over new Fiji import regulations

Fiji, Oct. 15 -- The Vanuatu Government, through the responsible ministries, will consult the country's kava industry before deciding how to respond to new Fiji import regulations requiring stricter s... Read More


Dick Stanley Pirione sworn in as Solomon Islands Ombudsman

Fiji, Oct. 15 -- Dick Stanley Pirione has been sworn in as the new Ombudsman of Solomon Islands, filling the vacancy left by the death of former Ombudsman Fred Fakarii earlier this year. Pirione took... Read More


Fiji advances plans for $792 million shipbuilding and repair facility in Lautoka

Fiji, Oct. 15 -- Fiji is advancing plans to establish a shipbuilding and ship repair facility in Lautoka, with a feasibility study estimating capital costs at FJD$792 million (US$396 million). Cabine... Read More


Pacific head rebukes Australia's focus on pre-COP costs

Fiji, Oct. 15 -- The head of an influential Pacific nations group has taken a swipe at Australia's fixation on attendance and cost of this month's pre-COP event, while urging greater climate investmen... Read More


PNG MPs given two days to debate Bougainville referendum results

Fiji, Oct. 15 -- Bougainville Regional MP and leader of Government business Peter Tsiamalili Jr says MPs will be given two days to debate on the Bougainville referendum results. He said Bougainville ... Read More