Fiji is using lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic to strengthen preparedness for future health emergencies, officials say.

Pacific leaders and civil society representatives have been urged to remain vigilant amid growing geopolitical competition in the region.

The Nasinu Town Council hopes to build civic pride and promote responsible waste management by launching its Return and Earn initiative.

Former All Black Jeff Wilson believes Tony Brown’s return to the All Blacks coaching setup in 2028 could help restore the attacking freedom and confidence that have long been a hallmark of New Zealand rugby.

Fiji has reinforced its position as a key centre for regional cooperation in the Pacific following the Cabinet’s approval of a revised Host Country Agreement with the Pacific Community.

The Ministry of Fisheries has expanded its seaweed farming programme in Nanuca, Cakaudrove, as part of efforts to strengthen rural livelihoods and promote sustainable aquaculture in Fiji’s Northern Division.

The government will receive an additional $24 million in grant funding from Australia to support the continued development of schools and health facilities across Fiji.

Donald Trump is facing widening opposition within his own party as Republican lawmakers ​in Congress, long reluctant to defy him, are showing a greater willingness to break ranks with the U.S. president.

On the stone steps leading up Mount Tai, one of China’s best-known peaks, hikers can book and ‌pay for “climbing buddies” to walk with them, carry bags and take photos for a few hundred yuan.

The Water Authority of Fiji has warned that shutting down water supplies without consultation could leave communities without access to safe water.

Another 26 parcels suspected to contain illicit drugs have been discovered on Ogea Island in Lau, leaving residents shocked and concerned.

National Federation Party MP and Minister for Defence Pio Tikoduadua says the party must evolve and remain relevant if it wants to grow ahead of the next general election.