Lohia paves way for women in cricket

CRICKET PNG’s development officer Gomea Lohia has been selected to join a cohort of women from across the region participating in the ICC 100% Future Leaders Programme in Fiji this month. The initiative is designed to mentor and empower aspiring...

PNG, Cook Islands kick off OFC U16 campaign with 1-1 draw in Honiara

HONIARA: Papua New Guinea and the Cook Islands kicked off their OFC U-16 Men’s Championship 2025 campaigns with a hard-fought 1-1 draw in the opening Group A clash at the Lawson Tama stadium. Papua New Guinea, returning to the tournament for the...

Global youth programme offers up to $100,000 in seed funding

Muri Environment Care, a local NGO, is devoted to advancing ecological restoration efforts through the development of a specialised plant nursery and through experimental, Cook Islands-specific restoration activities. COOK ISLANDS TOURISM/25082712...

Ocean of Peace – aspiration to maintain status quo

BY JOHN HOUANIHAU The Ocean of Peace serves as an acknowledgment for the Pacific region to uphold the existing conditions. Tingika Elikana, Cook Islands Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration made this statement during a side event at the...

Breaking down comedy barriers: Pacific women take the mic

A free series of comedy workshops is helping to create a space for Pasifika women to step into an industry where they’re underrepresented. Supported by Auckland Council’s Creative Communities Scheme, the Va’ine Fresh initiative offers training,...

VEITALANOA | Fijian lore and culture

As Pacific Island cultures grapple with the relentless combination of globalisation and digital distraction, a passionate Fijian academic is determined to turn the tide. Dr Tarisi Sorovi Vunidilo, renowned archaeologist, museum curator, and...

Imanuela Akatemia hosts historic education conference and student convention

Apii Imanuela Akatemia for the first time hosted two significant events – the Cook Islands Regional Educators Conference and a student convention – that brought “inspiration, training, and fellowship to both educators and students”. Both events...

Breaking down comedy barriers: Pacific women stand and take the mic

A free series of comedy workshops is helping to create a space for Pasifika women to step into an industry where they're underrepresented. Supported by Auckland Council’s Creative Communities Scheme, the Va’ine Fresh initiative offers training,...

Heritage and culture through song and dance, students ready for 4C’s event

By Ethan Benedicto The celebration of culture, history and diversity is once more just around the corner for the City of Casey, as the 4C’s program gears up to begin in early September. The four ‘c’ letters in the program, which stand for...

Selection door still open for Fiji U-19 Women

[Source: Fiji Football Association/Facebook] Selectors will continue scouting at the Extra Fiji Secondary Schools Football Championship in Ba to identify potential players to join the Fiji under-19 women’s training squad. This has been confirmed...

Fiji to face Samoa in 5th place playoff after 8-wicket win over Philippines

Fiji will face Samoa in the 5th and 6th place play off of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier at Albert Park. Fiji beat the Philippines by 8 wickets in a low-scoring match today, chasing down the target of 69 runs. Mele Waqanisau was named...

Mexico: Solidarity with indigenous woman defender Silvia Pérez Yescas

Abie Anongos, CWEARC, Philippines Abigail Severo Vásquez, Colectiva Ayuuk Toxëjk, Mexico Adolfina Kuum Dolie, Komunitas Peduli Lingkungan, Indonesia Adv Muhammad Bux, Sukaar Welfare Organization, Pakistan Agnes Kharshiing, Civil Society Women...

For the first time, there are more children in the world who are obese than underweight

Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel weighs in on the MAHA Commission's report on chronic disease rates in children and explains what is contributing to the obesity epidemic on 'Fox Report.' NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!...

The seven top destinations for a short five-night holiday

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The Traitors star makes big announcement after winning Survivor for second time

Parvati Shallow has won Survivor again. (Getty) Parvati Shallow, the queer winner of Survivor: Australia vs The World, has announced that the latest series will be her last. Shallow first competed on Survivor: Cook Islands in 2006, finishing...

MoS Margherita To Attend Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Day Celebrations

Port Moresby/New Delhi: Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita will be visiting Papua New Guinea (PNG) on September 16 to represent Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the commemorative events marking the country’s 50th anniversary...

Fiji loses World Cup qualifying hopes after heavy defeat to Vanuatu

Fiji has lost all chances of qualifying for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 after a heavy 89-run defeat to Vanuatu in the East Asia Pacific Qualifier tournament at Albert Park this afternoon. Batting in the second innings, Fiji were bowled out...

FASANOC | Kaiwai builds credentials

Former Fiji women’s cricket captain Ruci Kaiwai is attending the ICC 100 per cent Cricket Future Leaders Level 2 Workshop at Albert Park, Suva, from 4–7 September. She is representing Fiji in a cohort of coaches from 10 countries: Fiji, Papua New...

World Champs: Chukwuma gets tough field in 100m heats

Nigeria’s sole entrant in the women’s 100m event at the 2025 World Athletics Championships, Rosemary Chukwuma, has been handed a tough route to a potential podium finish, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The World Championships will be held in Tokyo...

Solomon Islands removes menstrual product taxes

AS President of French Polynesia Moetai Brotherson attends the 54th Pacific Islands Forum in Solomon Islands this week, he has spoken about the legacies of French nuclear testing in his country, and called for strengthening the South Pacific...