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[Photo: FILE] The sugar industry can thrive if system and pricing reviews are implemented to renew interest among younger generations, according to Vunimoli farmer David Chute. Responding to concerns that young people are abandoning family farming traditions, Chute says proper planning and commitment are now fundamental to ensuring the industry’s continuity. Farmer David Chute believes the Fiji Sugar Corporation payment system requires an urgent review or upgrade to reflect modern realities. “Because this system was used back in the day, and it’s still in place. At Labasa Mill, we have three scales, but during the cane season, we only use…

Temple Square is always beautiful in the springtime. Gardeners work to prepare the ground for General Conference. © 2012 Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved. 1 / 2 Download Photos This story appears here courtesy of TheChurchNews.com. It is not for use by other media. By Eastin Hartzell, Church News On the lush tropical island country of Palau, where carved storyboards are cherished heirlooms passed down through generations, a sacred story unfolded not on wood but through the quiet redemption of a man’s life coming full circle. Found in the western Pacific Ocean, the country of Palau consists of over…

[Photo: FILE] Fiji’s labour market is facing serious imbalances, with gaps on both the supply and demand sides, according to Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation CEO Edward Bernard. Responding to concerns about whether graduates are leaving institutions with the wrong skills or whether the private sector is failing to absorb talent, Bernard says the issue is far more complex. He revealed that while thousands enrol in training programmes, completion rates remain a concern. “For example, if you look at 2024, from FNU, there was about 7000 students that were registered for Tivet, only 50% actually graduated. So you’re not only…

Issued by: on KOROR, PALAU (June 6, 2025) –Construction Mechanic 2nd Class Braden Hembd prepares for future OICD to assist with the Pacific mini games. Detail Palau played a key role in providing high-quality construction support, contributing to the successful preparation and execution of the Pacific Mini Games. NMCB-3 serves as the stand-in engineering force for Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, executing high-quality construction operations, activities, and investments, and is capable at the unit-of-action level to support major combat operations in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility with efficient airfield, waterfront,…

CNMI’s David Apatang and Guam’s Lou Leon Guerrero Photo: Facebook / CNMI Office of the Governor & Lt. Governor / RNZ Pacific / Eleisha Foon The leaders of the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) and Guam are seeking a moratorium on deep-sea mining in the Marianas. CNMI governor David Apatang and Guam governor Lou Leon Guerrero also want to see refroms at the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM). In a letter to Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee chair Mike Lee, the governors of the Western Pacific US territories are calling for congressional action, citing what they describe…

[Photo: FILE] The Sugar Cane Growers Council has formally opposed a proposal by the Fiji Sugar Corporation to close tramline operations for the Rarawai and Lautoka Mills, effective from the 2026 season. The council is currently awaiting directions from the Sugar Industry Tribunal. The SCGC notes that tramlines have been essential for generations, particularly for growers in areas where road access, lorry availability, and high fuel costs remain significant hurdles. The council maintains that any decision to close the rail system must prioritize the grower’s perspective over mere operational cost-saving.Article continues after advertisement If discontinued, affected growers would be forced…

KOROR, Palau – The Palau Red Cross Society continues to strengthen disaster preparedness and response across the nation’s 16 states, building more resilient communities through local training and capacity building in Koror, Palau, Sept. 23, 2025.By equipping volunteers in every state with the skills and resources needed to respond quickly, the Red Cross ensures that even Palau’s most remote communities are not left vulnerable in times of crisis.“We have 16 states in Palau, where the majority of the people are in Koror, that’s where the main hospital, police station, and fire station are located,” said Stephanie Minor, Health and Disaster…

[From Left to Right ] Australian Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and Australia’s Minister for the Pacific Pat Conroy Fiji and Australia will now begin negotiations on the terms of a new treaty-level Vuvale Union, marking a major step in strengthening their long-standing partnership. Australia’s Minister for the Pacific Pat Conroy says the move reflects a natural progression in relations, with both countries working towards a formal agreement that will shape future cooperation. “The Vuvale Union is the natural progression of our close partnership. It will provide greater peace and stability and prosperity for our two…

DVIDS Hub works best with JavaScript enabled Issued by: on Native Palauan Sammi Kailang, an Electrician, utilizes a road roller to pave a road in Koror, Palau, Dec. 12, 2025. Assisting with road construction is part of the six mission sets the Civic Action Team is tasked with while in Palau. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Samarion Hicks) Date Taken: 12.12.2025 Date Posted: 12.18.2025 14:42 Photo ID: 9450466 VIRIN: 251211-A-JU985-1066 Resolution: 7308×4874 Size: 2.79 MB Location: …

[Photo: MOSESE RAQIO] A decade of Pacific advocacy has culminated in a landmark moment, with the official establishment of the Pacific Resilience Facility, which is the region’s first Pacific-led and Pacific-owned climate financing institution. General Manager Finau Soqo says the milestone represents a major breakthrough for Pacific nations that have long struggled to access global climate funding, despite being on the frontline of rising sea levels and climate impacts. She says the facility is designed to put control back into the hands of Pacific countries and their communities, allowing direct access to funding for climate and disaster resilience. The Pacific…