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[Photo: FILE] Fijian workers should not continue carrying the burden of rising living costs alone, says Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka. Speaking at the 51st Biennial Delegates Congress of the Fiji Trades Union Congress in Nadi today, Rabuka said workers are facing growing pressure from inflation, fuel costs and global economic instability. He says the Government welcomes dialogue on Fiji’s first proposed National Living Wage. “For far too long, many workers lived with uncertainty, frustration, and neglect. Government recognises those experiences.”Article continues after advertisement Rabuka states that the government is ready to work with unions and employers to improve conditions for…

Issued by: on KOROR, Palau (Sept. 29, 2025) President of the Republic of Palau Surangel Whipps, Jr., left, welcomes Commodore Jonathan Lett, representing, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, at the One Stop Shop Government Building in Koror, Palau, for the biannual, bilateral U.S.-Palau Joint Committee Meeting, Sept. 29. JCMs are aligned with the Compact of Free Association Title III: Security and Defense Relations, enabling ongoing dialogue between nations to enhance security and defense in the region. This meeting underscores the mutual commitment to national security, international partnership, and environmental stewardship in the Pacific.…

[Photo: BULA FC/ FACEBOOK] Extra Bula FC suffered a 2-0 defeat to Auckland FC in their penultimate match of the OFC Pro League season. Despite a spirited second-half response, Extra Bula FC were unable to break through Auckland FC’s solid defensive line. Head coach Stephane Auvary says even though they did not secure the win, he is happy with the performance his players put out this afternoon. He says they expected nothing short of an uphill battle against Auckland and tipped his hat off to his players for their efforts.Article continues after advertisement “Even though we may have lost today,…

Overview: A major new scientific review is sounding the alarm over deep sea mining in the Pacific, warning the industry could cause irreversible damage to fragile ocean ecosystems and wipe out species before they are even discovered. As Pacific nations remain divided over the future of seabed mining, scientists and Indigenous leaders say the region faces a defining choice between economic opportunity and protecting the Moana. AUCKLAND, 06 MAY 2026 (PMN)—A landmark review of 50 years of data has delivered a chilling verdict on deep sea mining: the impact on Pacific ecosystems will be “dire and long-lasting,” potentially wiping out…

Eight swimmers from Palau are ready to create waves in the pool as the 2026 Oceania Swimming Championships kick off today at the Damodar City National Aquatic Centre. Leading the team is head coach Jimmy Jonas, getting them geared up and ready to make a statement at this meet. “We’re glad to be here; we’re loving the hospitality that the Fijian people are giving us, and we’re just amped up and getting ready,” he said. Jonas is expecting stiff competition against their main competitor, Fiji, but remains confident in his team’s ability to rise to the occasion and secure a…

[Photo: FSSRL/ FACEBOOK] Queen Victoria School has been crowned champions of the Fiji Secondary Schools Rugby League Under-19 competition after edging Ratu Kadavulevu School 28-26 in a thrilling national final. QVS took a commanding 16-6 lead into halftime, but RKS fought hard in the second spell to claw their way back into contention. Despite the late surge and additional points from RKS, QVS held firm and maintained their advantage until the final hooter. Fresh off their success at the Coca-Cola Games last weekend, the victory further highlights the school’s strong commitment to sporting excellence.Article continues after advertisement In the Under-17…

As of 10 a.m., the storm’s center was located 1,065 kilometers east of northeastern Mindanao, moving westward at a speed of 20 km/h. Its maximum sustained winds have decreased to 65 km/h near the center, with gusts of up to 80 km/h.Despite the slight downgrade in intensity, the system remains on track to cross the country’s monitoring boundary.“It will enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) today and will be given the local name Caloy,” PAGASA said.Forecasters anticipate the storm will “move west-northwestward during the majority of the forecast period and will remain over the Philippine Sea, far from the…

[Photo: FILE] The Consumer Council states it has not detected any significant rise in prices of basic supermarket goods following the fuel price hike. However, concerns continue to grow over the rising cost of living. The issue was raised during scrutiny of the Council’s 2020–2021 and 2023–2024 annual reports before the Standing Committee on Social Affairs. Consumer Council Chief Executive Seema Shandil said the increase in fuel price was having an impact on everyone. She said the council anticipated the rise and began market surveillance two weeks before the adjustment. This involved tracking a basket of commonly purchased household items…

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Cheng Lei hopes to tour her play internationally to raise awareness about hostage diplomacy. (Con Chronis/AAP PHOTOS) Detained in Beijing for more than three years, Chinese born Australian journalist Cheng Lei is making a theatre show based on her experiences. Having survived more than three years falsely imprisoned in China on espionage charges, it’s hard to imagine journalist Cheng Lei as a teenager in Australia, too scared to try out for her high school theatre production. “I was a nerd, I was fugly. My friends and I called ourselves the underdogs, ” she recalls. “We were a motley crew and…