Pacific Islands

LGBTQI+ network slams Vanuatu's proposed gender law

The Pacific Sexual and Gender Diversity Network has condemned Vanuatu’s move to change its Constitution to legally recognise only two sexes, male and female, at birth.

July 22, 2025 12:08 pm
 

Business

Tourism earnings slightly decreased

The Fiji Bureau of Statistics reports that earnings stood at $439.3 million for the March quarter, down just 0.3 percent compared to the same period last year.

July 22, 2025 11:43 am
 

News

Plans to enhance ocean conservation amid rising threats

Fiji’s marine ecosystems face increasing threats from climate change, overfishing, pollution, and coastal degradation, putting local livelihoods and food security at risk.

July 22, 2025 11:36 am
 

World

Trump's funding cut stalls water projects, increasing risks for millions

The Trump administration’s decision to slash nearly all U.S. foreign aid has left dozens of water and sanitation projects half-finished across the globe, creating new hazards for some of the people they were designed to benefit, Reuters has found.

July 22, 2025 11:30 am
 

Entertainment

India’s river divers risk health in search for hidden treasures

At the crack of dawn, Ramu Gupta slings a blue bag onto his shoulder and heads to the Yamuna River in the Indian capital in search of his fortune.

July 22, 2025 11:18 am
 

Rugby

Valetini ready to shine in front of home fans

Wallabies loose forward Rob Valetini says he’s fired up to face the British & Irish Lions this weekend, especially with the second Test set for his hometown of Melbourne.

July 22, 2025 10:56 am
 

Entertainment

Original Birkin bag sells at auction for record $10 million

The original bag custom-made for actress Jane Birkin, which became one of the era-defining designs of the 20th century, was sold in Paris for a record 8.6 million euros ($10.04 million), auctioneer Sotheby’s said.

July 22, 2025 10:31 am
 

News

TLTB completes historic iTaukei land allotment

The iTaukei Land Trust Board has completed the long-awaited allotment of nearly 1,000 Schedule A and B land parcels to iTaukei landowning units.

July 22, 2025 10:28 am
 

News

Raaj appointed new Education PS

The Ministry of Education has officially welcomed Navin Raaj as its new Permanent Secretary.

July 22, 2025 10:22 am
 

World

Harvard battles Trump administration in court over canceled funding

Harvard University urged a federal judge on Monday to order U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration to restore about $2.5 billion in canceled federal grants and cease efforts to cut off research funding to the prestigious Ivy League school.

July 22, 2025 10:20 am
 

Business

PM declares sugar industry in crisis, calls for urgent reform

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says Fiji’s sugar industry is in crisis and urgent reforms are needed to save it.

July 22, 2025 10:01 am
 

World

WHO says staff residence in Gaza was attacked

The World Health Organization said that its staff residence and main warehouse in Gazan city of Deir al-Balah was attacked thrice on Monday.

July 22, 2025 9:27 am

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