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Suva, FIJI — The Fiji government is considering banning fishing nets, particularly drift nets which are being blamed for threatening numerous marine species.
Fisheries Minister Semi Koroilavesau said the nets inadvertently entangle and kill scores of other marine animals, including endangered...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Bluesky wishes to announce the completion of the sale of controlling interest shares in the Bluesky group of companies by Amper SA (Madrid, Spain) to Amalgamated Telecom Holdings Limited (“ATH”) of Fiji.
ATH has announced that on 22nd February 2019, it completed the...
Suva, FIJI — Over 600 people have taken shelter in 15 evacuation centres around Fiji as Cyclone Mona continues to approach Vanua Levu and surrounding smaller islands.
The National Disaster Management Office said four centres had been opened in the Central Division, seven in the Northern Division,...
Suva., FIJI — Cyclone Mona, a category two storm, continued to slowly pace southeast along the Pacific on Friday, gathering strenth as it started to line the Fiji island of Vanua Levu in its sights.
The storm on Friday night had veered southwest briefly, but was due to hook back towards Fiji's main...
Rotuma, FIJI — A tropical cyclone warning is now in force for Fiji's Rotuma.
The Fiji Meteorological Service said a tropical cyclone alert remained in force for Vanua Levu, Taveuni and nearby smaller islands and was now in force for Lau and Lomaiviti group.
The warning and alert have been sparked...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Technically minded individuals who want a challenging and profitable career are encouraged to consider the Apprenticeship Program, being offered by the American Samoa Power Authority (ASPA).
The deadline to submit applications is 2 p.m., next Monday, December 31, 2018....
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A 46-year-old man from Fiji, who was arrested earlier this year on allegations that he sexually assaulted a 16-year old girl, has informed the court that he wants a jury trial.
Manoa Niukavu, 46, is a Fijian national who was employed as an X-ray technician at the LBJ...
Nadi, FIJI — Emergencies are nothing new for the Pacific. Disease outbreaks, natural disasters and the effects of climate change are impacting the everyday lives of Pacific islanders.
Responding quickly and efficiently to the needs of communities during emergencies is extremely challenging in the...
Suva, FIJI — Outrage in Fiji over a United States businessman trademarking the word 'bula' shows little sign of abating.
Florida-based Ross Kashtan has trademarked the common Fijian greeting, which is in the title of his businesses including a kava bar. It means he can take legal action to prevent...
Pacific Islands Forum, NAURU — Nauru is at the centre of a diplomatic storm after the Pacific Islands Forum host nation, which is aligned to Taiwan, denied Chinese observers the right to visit on official passports.
Forum chairman Samoan Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi threatened to...