Exclusive

Publication

Byline

Take it as red: Tonga sneak past Samoa in World Cup epic

Fiji, Nov. 2 -- Tonga have prevailed 20-18 over Samoa in an epic World Cup contest in front of a record crowd of 29,411 at CommBank Stadium. Both teams now head towards the semi-finals on the back of... Read More


Blistering Bulikula blast into semis at first World Cup

Fiji, Nov. 2 -- Fiji Bulikula have stormed into the semi-finals at their first ever World Cup with a stunning 54-6 win over France at Cbus Super Stadium. The 50-6 victory means Bulikula will face wor... Read More


Fetu young guns are 'born for these moments': Nu'uausala

Fiji, Nov. 2 -- A fountain of youth has helped propel Fetu Samoa to its first World Cup semi-finals in their third attempt at the premier international women's tournament. Eight players from the 17 t... Read More


The Business of Deception

Srinagar, Nov. 2 -- A young man hands over his savings. A family borrows money. Documents are submitted. Promises are made. Weeks pass. Then months. The job never comes, the money does not return, and... Read More


When Labels Mislead

Srinagar, Oct. 31 -- A protein powder is not purchased for its container and a calcium tablet is not bought for its packaging. Consumers pay for what is written on the label. When tests find that the ... Read More


Fiji should retain immunity for 1987 and 2006 coups says Deputy DPP Rabuku

Fiji, Oct. 30 -- Fiji should retain the immunity provisions covering the 1987 and 2006 coups because they were guarantees made to the coup leaders in exchange for restoring civilian democratic rule, D... Read More


Pacific civil society calls for suspension of Israel's Forum partnership

Fiji, Oct. 30 -- A coalition of Pacific civil society organisations is calling on Pacific Islands Forum leaders to suspend engagement with Israel, arguing that the partnership undermines the region's ... Read More


Ukraine gains sectoral partner status in Pacific Islands Forum

Fiji, Oct. 30 -- Ukraine has been granted sectoral partner status in the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), opening a new channel for cooperation with Pacific countries on food security, digital governance,... Read More


Healing Minds Matters

Srinagar, Oct. 30 -- For years, Kashmir has measured progress through roads built, tourists received, businesses opened and investments announced. Yet one consequence of conflict continues to exist be... Read More


Fiji Defence Minister Tikoduadua calls on nuclear test nations to help fund veterans' care

Fiji, Oct. 29 -- Fiji Defence and Veterans Affairs Minister Pio Tikoduadua has called on countries responsible for past nuclear testing in the Pacific to contribute financially towards the welfare of ... Read More