In recognition of World Mangrove Day, Loloata Island Resort led a coastal rehabilitation activity involving resort guests, local staff and volunteers, highlighting its ongoing commitment to marine conservation, ecological restoration and sustainable tourism. The event saw the planting of 58 Aegialitis annulata seedlings in polybags and the transplantat...

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation Hon Viliame Gavoka urged the international community to move from ideas to action as he officially opened the 2025 Global Sustainable Tourism Conference at the Sofitel Resort in Denarau, Nadi on 5 August 2025. Organised by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council in collaboration with Tour...

The long-awaited reopening of Govind Park, now renamed Four R Stadium, took place on 31 July, marking a significant milestone after the iconic venue was severely damaged by Cyclone Winston in 2016. Officiating at the event was the Minister for Housing and Local Government Maciu Nalumisa, who said the redevelopment is part of a broader vision in which s...

Fiji Airways is introducing a series of new onboard experiences, beginning with a vibrant Pacific Rim–inspired menu now available on select flights. This marks a bold step forward in its commitment to exceptional Fijian hospitality, service and world-class excellence. Leading this transformation is the new Dine on Demand concept in Business Class, laun...

TOARE, Gulf Province — The Toare Mask Festival has been successfully revived through a collaboration between TotalEnergies, the National Cultural Commission (NCC), and the Gulf Provincial Government. The two-day cultural event, held on 12-13 July, marked the 20th anniversary of the festival and the official opening of the Toare Cultural Centre. First e...

HONIARA, Solomon Islands — 9 July 2025 — One of Honiara’s most recognisable landmarks is preparing for a bold new chapter, as King Hotel and Resorts Limited (KHRL) embarks on a $45 million redevelopment of the King Solomon Hotel. A joint venture between the Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (SINPF) Board and the O’Neill Remington Group (ORG), KHR...

HONIARA, Solomon Islands — Steady progress is being made on the new Honiara Aviation Complex Building, a key infrastructure component under the Second Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project (SIRAP2). The initiative is being implemented by the Ministry of Communication and Aviation (MCA) with support from the World Bank. The contractor, China Railwa...