Pacific Region • FijiFiji’s new $200 litter fine sparks calls for councils to clean up tooFiji’s tougher litter laws are now in force, but opposition MPs say councils must also be held accountable for rubbish collection.Elenoa TuragaiviuThu, 03 Sep
Pacific Region • FijiFiji’s new tourism services tax eases pressure on travellers but airline costs remain Travel groups welcome Fiji’s decision to exempt existing bookings from the five per cent levy as the government says the temporary tax will help protect the national airline and the wider economy.Elenoa TuragaiviuWed, 02 Sep
Business • Palau • Fiji • Solomon IslandsPalau tourism boom drives expansion of Australia air linkA surge in visitors is helping drive the Palau Paradise Express extension, with Qantas adding a second weekly Brisbane-Koror flight from December.Thomas Tarurongo Wynne in PalauWed, 02 Sep
Pacific Region • FijiFiji Constitution review report heads to Cabinet as Rabuka urges calmSitiveni Rabuka says the Constitution Review Commission’s recommendations are not final decisions, as report remains under wraps.Elenoa TuragaiviuTue, 01 Sep
Pacific Region • FijiFiji election register tops 723,000 voters as parties prepare for pollFEO conducts a two month data-cleaning exercise to ensure accuracy in the National Register of Voters as preparation continues for polling day.Elenoa TuragaiviuWed, 26 Aug
Pacific Region • FijiPacific universities turn to indigenous languages to keep culture alive From lecture halls to research and technology, Pacific educators say the indigenous languages must have a place in modern education. Elenoa TuragaiviuTue, 25 Aug
Business • Fiji • Cook Islands • Solomon IslandsFiji's tourism tax puts Pacific air links under pressure, experts warnA five per cent levy is being criticised by travel groups as airlines and destinations face pressure to keep travellers moving across the Pacific.PMN NewsMon, 24 Aug
Community • FijiFiji church leaders warn excessive kava use is driving members awayReverend Dr Semisi Turagavou of the Methodist Church says some members are leaving in search of stronger spiritual support.Christine RovoiMon, 24 Aug
Sports • Fiji Fiji teen makes diving history as Wahs face setbacks and Solomons get silver in OFC finalMaori Pomeroy-Farrell has won a World Aquatics medal while the Warriors face contrasting fortunes and Central Coast FC finish runners-up in Fiji. PMN NewsMon, 24 Aug
Sports • Solomon Islands • Vanuatu • FijiSolomon Islands club eye historic OFC title against Auckland CityCentral Coast FC are one win away from becoming the first Solomon Islands club in 17 years to lift the Oceania Men’s Champions League title.PMN NewsFri, 21 Aug
