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A fresh wave of talent is shaping the Crusaders’ 2025 vision, led by 20-year-old Maloni Kunawave among six first‑time signings. With a revitalized backline, a stadium shift on the horizon, and a renewed hunt for glory, the season is set to feel dramatically different.

Fiji’s journalism community is buzzing as the Fiji Achievement in Media Excellence (FAME) Awards return on December 6, 2025 at the Novotel Lami Convention & Entertainment Centre. A record 121 entries across 25 categories celebrate resilience, creativity, and media freedom, with a revived Fiji Media Hall of Fame adding an extra spark to the night…

Palau advances disaster preparedness with a new regional emergency warehouse—a hub for essential relief supplies and faster response, backed by regional partners and international support.

Pacific fisheries leaders are gathering in Manila to chart a harvest strategy for South Pacific albacore. As nations weigh allocations and long-term sustainability, the plan could shape livelihoods across island economies and the health of the region’s oceans.

Taiwan hosts a senior Fijian diplomat for high-level talks, highlighting Taipei’s ongoing push to deepen ties across the Pacific. The discussions unfold amid a charged regional landscape where Beijing’s position on Taiwan and broader great-power rivalries shape diplomatic choices. The encounter signals renewed collaboration and the evolving dynamics of Pacific diplomacy.

Palau weighs an unlikely labor solution: bringing deported workers from the United States to help fill critical gaps. President Whipps is steering talks on vetting, possible visa tweaks, and careful job placement—while a new working group seeks a balanced, consensus-driven path through immigration, labor needs, and community concerns.

A new regional alliance is reshaping how the Pacific handles disasters. The Pacific Response Group brings together multiple nations to speed relief, blending military precision with civilian-led action. From at-sea training to plans for a regional hub, this collaboration signals a new era of resilience across the islands.

Fiji and Vanuatu mark a milestone in their long-standing partnership with a landmark land gift destined for diplomatic, cultural, and community use. The move signals deeper cooperation and a rising spirit of regional solidarity in the Pacific.

Fiji is accelerating its national container deposit regulations with new funding and strong regional and international partnerships, signaling a major push for environmental sustainability. Public and private consultations are underway to set an equitable deposit rate and address legacy waste, while the program expands to e-waste, tyres, solar panels, batteries, and more. Importers and plastics-dependent…

At 77, Pu Qalo’s lifelong devotion to music weaves hymns with faith and community. “Just me and God, we write songs together,” she says, guiding choirs and teaching precise pronunciation across languages. A touching glimpse into a remarkable life in song.

On the bridge of an Australian defense vessel, a Pacific-wide alliance sharpens its readiness for cyclone season. Beyond drills, a veteran officer and his diverse team reveal how culture, camaraderie, and a shared mission are forging a stronger regional response.

Rising concerns over industrial pollution spark a bold plan in Macuata. The Yaubula Committee has launched a comprehensive probe into the Qawa and Labasa rivers and their shorelines, aiming to capture real-time impacts during mill operations and address fears of factory waste affecting communities and ecosystems.