News

Accessing climate finance a hurdle for Pacific states, says Prasad

Inefficient, insufficient unfair and broken is how Deputy Prime Minister Professor Biman Prasad described the challenges Pacific states faced in trying to access climate finance.

November 18, 2024 3:16 pm
 

News

New scheme allows spouses to join PALM workers

Spouses of 106 Pacific Australia Labour Mobility Scheme workers will soon be able to join their partners in Australia and, for the first time, also work alongside them.

November 18, 2024 12:50 pm
 

Climate Change

Health systems under threat from climate crisis

The vulnerability of the Pacific to climate change has sparked calls for stronger health systems that can withstand extreme weather events and rising sea levels.

November 18, 2024 12:43 pm
 

News

Australia invests $125m to power renewables in Pacific

The Australian government is partnering with Pacific nations to improve their energy security with a $125 million investment in renewables.

November 18, 2024 12:31 pm
 

Court

Court calls for psychiatric explanation

The defense in the case of the alleged murder of a woman in Raiwaqa, Suva has asked for more time to discuss with the doctors at Saint Giles Hospital as to why they are requesting the disclosures.

November 18, 2024 12:25 pm
 

News

Fiji Architects seek solutions to address skills gap

The migration of skilled architects is one of the major challenges currently faced by the Fiji Association of Architects.

November 18, 2024 12:17 pm
 

News

Proposed airport runway extension will drive Taveuni tourism

The government has a vision to transform development on Taveuni Island, primarily focusing on projects that will boost tourism.

November 18, 2024 12:07 pm
 

Business

Deeley brothers commit $10m to transform Beachcomber Resort

Fiji’s iconic Beachcomber Island Resort is set to undergo a $10m transformation following acquisition by Vision Hotels, led by Mark and Brendon Deeley.

November 18, 2024 11:56 am
 

News

Accident lands 13 in hospital

13 students are receiving treatment at the Vunidawa Hospital following an accident in Navuniasi in Naitasiri.

November 18, 2024 10:28 am
 

News

Big polluters blocking progress on key agenda item

Fiji and the Pacific are concerned about the general slow progress on key climate issues at COP29.

November 18, 2024 6:50 am
 

News

Investigation launched into alleged assault by police officer

Acting Commissioner of Police Juki Fong Chew has directed an investigation into an incident in which a police officer allegedly assaulted a man in Nausori over the weekend.

November 18, 2024 6:49 am
 

News

NFP slams Chaudhry for hypocrisy over leadership critique

The political rivalry between the National Federation Party and Fiji Labour Party has intensified with NFP President Parmod Chand criticizing FLP Leader Mahendra Chaudhry’s comments on the Coalition Government’s leadership.

November 18, 2024 6:48 am

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