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[Photo: FILE] Discarded plastic bottles and aluminium cans are being turned into income opportunities for communities through the Return & Earn Fiji recycling program. The initiative is creating new green income streams for schools, youth groups, faith-based organisations and individuals by rewarding people for collecting and returning recyclable materials. Return & Earn Fiji Representative and Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Head of Public Affairs Dwain Qalovaki points out that the program’s impact extends beyond waste reduction, with recycling now creating opportunities for communities to earn. The program, he states, is attracting participation from a wide range of groups, including schools, youth organisations…

Former All Blacks assistant coach Brad Mooar is the new Fijian Drua men’s head coach, the Nadi-basd franchise announced the on Monday.Mooar has signed for two years, replacing former coach Glen Jackson.Drua CEO Jeff Miller said Mooar stood out during during the competitive recruitment process.”This is one of the most important appointments in the short history of the Fijian Drua and we were determined to conduct a genuinely exhaustive process,” Miller said.”We received applications from an outstanding group of coaches and were extremely impressed by the quality, experience and different perspectives presented throughout the process.”Brad stood out through his technical…

Overview: A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has introduced legislation aimed at expanding America’s diplomatic presence across the Pacific Islands by leveraging existing U.S. Coast Guard and Navy missions. The proposed CORE Pacific Act would study ways to improve consular services, strengthen regional partnerships and enhance U.S. engagement in the strategically important Pacific. HONOLULU/WASHIGTON, 24 JULY 2026 (MAUI NOW) — U.S Senator Brian Schatz, a Democrat, joined Republican Senator Roger Wicker of Mississippi this week to introduce bipartisan legislation aimed at expanding the United States’ diplomatic footprint across the Pacific Islands, a region Schatz has made a recurring focus of…

Archaal Devi at the Suva High Court today. A woman charged under the Online Safety Act for allegedly making derogatory Facebook posts will be sentenced next month. Archaal Devi appeared before Resident Magistrate Yogesh Prasad at the Suva Magistrates Court this morning. Devi is charged with one count of causing harm by posting electronic communication. She is the first person to be charged under the Online Safety Act after allegedly making multiple derogatory posts about another woman on a public Facebook forum.Article continues after advertisement The Online Safety Commission is assisting the State in the case. The Commission had previously…

The Pacific Islands contingent at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow have added two more medals to their tally.Samoa has a silver and Nauru a bronze in the men’s 71 kilogram weightlifting competition.Samoa’s John Lautafi Tafi lifted 142 kg in the snatch, and smashed the Games record of 172kg in the clean-and jerk to finish second.Nauru’s Ezekial Moses lifted 140kg in the snatch, and 170kg in the clean and jerk, for third place.The gold went to Nigeria’s Edidiong Joseph Umoafia with a Games record total of 319 kg.In other weightlifting results, Solomon Islands’ Jenly Tegu Wini came fifth in the women’s…

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Overview: Palau strengthens security preparations ahead of 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting The Ministry of Justice, in partnership with regional and international law enforcement and security agencies, has conducted specialized training and table-top exercises to strengthen Palau’s security readiness for the upcoming 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting. The exercises focused on coordination, response planning, and ensuring a safe and successful gathering of Pacific leaders in Koror. By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — The Ministry of Justice, together with regional and international law enforcement and security partners, led training and table-top exercises to refine Palau’s security plan for the…

[Photo: File] Former Finance Minister and National Federation Party Leader Professor Biman Prasad says the Coalition Government’s investment drive is creating jobs, boosting business confidence and supporting long-term economic growth. He says investments in tourism, agriculture and infrastructure over the past three years have increased economic activity and employment, with support from development partners including Australia, the World Bank and China. Prasad adds that these investments are encouraging businesses to expand, with new hotels, commercial developments and agricultural projects generating more jobs and attracting private sector investment. “We have to invest in the poor. We have to provide people with…

Overview: A retired U.S. veteran and law enforcement officer has come home to serve — Raylin Ngiraidong was sworn in July 14 as director of Palau’s newly established Office of Professional Standards, a Ministry of Justice office aimed at strengthening integrity and public trust in law enforcement. By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — The Ministry of Justice has hired Raylin Ngiraidong, a retired U.S. military veteran and former U.S. law enforcement officer, to lead its newly created Office of Professional Standards. Ngiraidong took the oath of office July 14 to head the office, which operates under the Ministry of Justice.…

[Photo: FILE] The Health Ministry wants more powers to inspect ships, test onboard water and take action against vessels that fail to meet hygiene standards. Health Ministry National WASH Coordinator Toga Vosataki told the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Social Affairs that ship inspections are currently done every six months as part of the ship sanitation certification process. Vosataki said ships must receive a sanitation certificate from the Ministry with fumigation carried out to control pests. He said the proposed changes under the Public Health Amendment Bill (Bill No. 4, 2026) would allow health officers to carry out spot checks and…