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[Photo: PECELI NAVITICOKO] Rising living costs and fuel prices are placing growing pressure on market vendors in Labasa ahead of the 2026–27 National Budget. Vendors say higher transport costs, rising wholesale prices and shrinking profit margins are making it increasingly difficult to sustain their daily earnings. As expectations build, many are calling for practical measures in the national budget to ease financial pressure on low-income earners and small businesses. Labasa market vendor Saras Wati says reducing stall fees would provide immediate relief for vendors already struggling with rising costs.Article continues after advertisement “In our stall fees, as poor people, we…

PLEA: ‘If Taiwan’s sovereignty is not recognized, then who are we to say that we’re sovereign? Might as well eliminate all small countries,’ the Palauan president said Palauan President Surangel Whipps Jr expressed strong support for Taiwan during Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim’s (蕭美琴) visit to the Pacific ally, saying on Sunday that failure to recognize Taiwan’s sovereignty would call into question the sovereignty of all small countries. “If Taiwan’s sovereignty is not recognized, then who are we to say that we’re sovereign? Might as well eliminate all small countries,” Whipps said at a welcoming dinner for Hsiao in Koror, Palau’s…

Former Highlanders coach and current Springboks’ attack coach, Tony Brown. [Photo: PHILL MAGAKOE] 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. Brown, who is currently serving as the Springboks attack coach under Rassie Erasmus, has been confirmed as an All Blacks assistant coach following the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Wilson says Brown’s strength lies in ensuring players master the fundamentals while giving them the confidence to back their instincts on the field. He…

CNMI’s David Apatang and Guam’s Lou Leon Guerrero Photo: Facebook / CNMI Office of the Governor & Lt. Governor / RNZ Pacific / Eleisha Foon The governors of Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands are calling on the United States government to add the Philippines to the Guam-CNMI Visa Waiver Programme. Guam governor Lou Leon Guerrero and CNMI governor David Apatang say the move would strengthen regional ties, boost tourism, and improve air links across the western Pacific. The request comes as Philippine Airlines (PAL) prepares to resume flights between Manila and Saipan this month following disruptions caused by Super…

ANI | Updated: Jun 08, 2026 22:40 IST New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): The oil tanker MT Marivex, carrying 24 Indian crew members and which reported a fire incident earlier on Monday, is a Palau-flagged vessel that is blacklisted and sanctioned by the US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and is not Indian-owned, sources said.According to the sources, the vessel had made four attempts to evade a US blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, and on Monday, during the fourth attempt, the vessel allegedly tried to pass through Omani territorial waters and switched off its signal devices to…

Article Content Data from Ulong Island, Koror Republic of Palau shows that seabirds are returning, nutrients are moving from land to sea, and nearby reefs are beginning to rebound just one year after invasive rats were removed, providing evidence that holistic island restoration can deliver benefits to coral reef ecosystems far sooner than previously understood.   This research, conducted as part of the Island-Ocean Connection Challenge (IOCC), is the world’s first experimental study demonstrating that seabird recovery following invasive rodent removal drives nutrient transfer from land to reef, confirming prior observational findings that restored islands benefit their surrounding ecosystems.   “Seeing measurable ecological change just one year after restoration is extraordinary,” said Coral Wolf, Conservation Impact Program Manager at Island Conservation. “It demonstrates the power of local leadership and science working…

Fiji Airways Fiji Link’s ATR 72-600 aircraft Photo: Fiji Airways Fiji’s national flag carrier Fiji Airways has announced it will resume its direct connection to New Caledonia starting 22 September. It comes over two years after deadly unrest in New Caledonia, which started mid-May 2024, forced international airlines to suspend their flights to the French Pacific territory. The Nadi-Nouméa service will fly twice a week aboard Fiji Link’s ATR-72-600 aircraft. “New Caledonia is a stunning destination and an important market for Fiji Airways,” Fiji Airways managing director and CEO Paul Scurrah said. “Reinstating this service creates exciting new opportunities for…

International tourist arrivals grew by 2% in the first quarter of 2026, despite disruptions caused by the crisis in the Middle East in March. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT According to the latest data from UN Tourism, some 307 million tourists travelled internationally in the first quarter of 2026, about six million more than in the same period of 2025. Experts predict that tourists will continue to seek value for money this year, but could also opt for destinations closer to home in response to elevated prices. International tourism continues to show resilience The Middle East conflict is expected to reduce growth in…

[Supplied] Fiji-born Rachael Lella Matakisawana Seinimaqo Ravoka is one of the players contributing to the steady rise of netball in Northern California. Originally from Nacekoro, Savusavu, with maternal roots in Ucunivanua, Verata, Tailevu, Ravoka is emerging as a powerful example of what can be achieved through hard work, discipline, and determination. Following a successful friendly match against the San Francisco Stars, the Santa Rosa Netball Club is renewing its call for greater investment in netball infrastructure and youth sports programs. Her journey is a powerful testament to the enduring values of faith, family, discipline, perseverance, humility, and personal responsibility.Article continues…