6+ hour, 24+ min ago   (226+ words) Private investment in renewable energy remains limited across the Pacific, despite renewable power becoming cheaper than diesel generation. A new Asian Development Bank study states that stronger policies and better planning are needed to attract investors and help Pacific countries…...

9+ hour, 24+ min ago   (327+ words) After nine days trapped in a hydropower tunnel and a week of hospital care following ‌his dramatic rescue, Sanjay Sah, a rare survivor of last month’s devastating glacier collapse in Nepal, finally returned to his village and family on Sunday....

14+ hour, 1+ min ago   (195+ words) The Levuka World Heritage Building Rehabilitation Project has officially been unveiled, marking a major step towards restoring and protecting Fiji’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site. Minister for Heritage, Charan Jeath Singh says the first phase of the project will focus…...

13+ hour, 44+ min ago   (226+ words) Fiji is rapidly approaching levels of HIV that could become difficult to manage unless urgent action is taken, says Fiji Medical Association President Dr Ronald Kumar. Dr Kumar issued the warning while speaking at the Fiji Medical Association’s 2026 Annual Scientific…...

14+ hour, 1+ min ago   (202+ words) Fiji is looking at how to enforce a proposed social media ban for children aged 16 and under. Minister for Information Lynda Tabuya says children could find ways around the restrictions, while adults may also help them access social media. She…...

15+ hour, 54+ min ago   (123+ words) The Ministry of Policing and Communications hosted the Japanese Ambassador to Fiji for a courtesy call with Minister Ioane Naivalurua. The meeting highlighted the deep and enduring Kizuna – the bond between the two countries – which has been strengthened over decades…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago   (263+ words) Pacific recycling organisations will bring grassroots perspectives to a regional workshop on waste management and recycling in Vanuatu this week. The Pacific Recycling Foundation will join regional stakeholders in Port Vila from September 16 to 18 for the Circular Policy Co-Design Workshop…...

3+ day, 14+ hour ago   (169+ words) Fiji will put measures in place to ensure more overseas study opportunities do not lead to a loss of skilled workers. The issue was raised by Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs member Virendra Lal who questioned whether sending more Fijians…...

4+ day, 11+ hour ago   (207+ words) Assistant Minister for Health Penioni Ravunawa says climate change is already impacting the health of Pacific communities. Speaking at the second Pacific Conference on Health and Climate Change in Nadi, Ravunawa noted that extreme weather events are damaging health facilities…...

5+ day, 7+ hour ago   (226+ words) China’s growing investment in green technology could provide new opportunities for Fiji as the country works to strengthen renewable energy and meet its climate goals. China says its cost-effective new-energy products are helping expand global access to green technology and…...