- Iowa Fights to Protect the Boundary Waters Wilderness from Copper Mine Plan
Across the border from Iowa, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness faces threats that have sparked a powerful show of support from Iowans. A proposed sulfide-ore copper mine upstream and looming changes to wilderness protections could change the character of this pristine refuge. As voices rise to defend this shared treasure, the question remains: what happens when beloved wild places become battlegrounds over profit and policy?
- Bula FC Seeks Patience as Fiji Makes Historic OFC Pro League Debut
Patience is the game plan as Bula FC gears up for a landmark OFC Pro League debut. Head coach Stephane Auvary says building a competitive side will be a gradual process, prioritizing development and experience over quick wins. With a three-year horizon to full competitiveness, Fiji’s newest football chapter promises growth and resilience for fans.
- Fiji Resorts Tap Local Communities to Fill Staffing Shortages
Staff shortages in Fiji’s hotel scene push a surprising solution: locals stepping in to keep operations running and supply chains strong. A closer look at how nearby farms and fisheries are reshaping hospitality and livelihoods on the islands.
- Why Aaron Paul Almost Walked Away From Dispatch
Two years, a gruelling casting odyssey, and Aaron Paul as Dispatch’s lead. The journey tested commitment and reshaped AdHoc’s future. With Dispatch selling in the millions and a sequel hinted at, the story behind the performance is just getting started.
- Public invited to review Suva’s Barret Place Apartments EIA in 21-day window
Barret Place, a proposed 13-storey development at Laucala Bay, enters a public review phase as the Environmental Impact Assessment opens for comment. A 21-day window invites residents and stakeholders to share environmental concerns and potential community impacts early in the process.
