Wansolwara
Wansolwara is an award-winning student newspaper produced by students enrolled in the undergraduate journalism programme of the University of the South Pacific. Wansolwara is pidgin for "one ocean, one people".
Fiji tourism back on its feet with a fresh focus on...
By Sheryl Lal and Akansha Narayan in Nadi, Fiji
Although Fiji was unaffected by the first wave of covid-19, its tourism sector -- the lifeblood...
For Sesenieli, the Fijiana sevens rugby triumph in Tokyo thrills home...
By Josefa Babitu in Suva
It might have been just a bronze medal to some people but for the Fijiana team -- especially Sesenieli Donu...
Fiji student son tells of his pregnant nurse mum’s losing struggle...
By Josefa Babitu in Suva
The dream of putting a smile on his mother’s face on his graduation day from university has become one that...
How Fiji’s Antonio escaped death from ‘normal flu’ that was actually...
By Josefa Babitu in Suva
If it was not for his friend who broke into his home after he was gasping for air, Antonio Ratuvili...
Fiji reports record 1220 cases in one day – covid death...
By Josefa Babitu in Suva
Fiji has recorded 1220 new cases of covid-19 as at 8am today -- the highest daily record so far --...
15-year-old girl among latest Fiji covid deaths as virus cases soar...
By Josefa Babitu in Suva
A 15-year-old girl has become Fiji’s youngest death due to the covid-19 coronavirus pandemic, taking the total of deaths due...
Almost 6000 people battle covid-19 in Fiji – fears of new...
By Josefa Babitu in Suva
Fiji’s fight against the covid-19 pandemic seems to have no light at the end of the tunnel after the Pacific...
Pacific journos call on governments to uphold public right to information
By Geraldine Panapasa in Suva
Information as a public good is a powerful theme for this year’s World Press Freedom Day and serves as a...
Australia commits $170m to boost Pacific gender equality efforts
By Josefa Babitu
The Australian government has announced an A$170 million (F$267 million) programme for the Pacific region to strengthen gender equality initiatives over the...
Pacific women talk about ‘precarious situation’ over covid, climate and rights
By Josefa Babitu
A French Polynesian territorial government cabinet minister says the pandemic and climate justice have provided an opportunity to think about the progress...
USP staff, students condemn Fiji ‘Gestapo’ tactics, demand Ahluwalia’s return
By Wansolwara staff
Staff, students and alumni of the University of the South Pacific have called on the Fiji government to immediately reinstate the work...
Fiji academic calls for more action to reverse Suva foreshore pollution
By Sheldon Chanel in Suva
Fiji's Suva foreshore has been under "enormous" pressure from decades of destructive practices with little to no public awareness about...
Mixed views still over Pacific travel ‘bubbles’ but private sector has...
By Ben Bilua in Suva
Experts have challenged the value of immediate implementation of tourism or travel "bubbles", saying that it is too early to...
USP Council lifts suspension of academic chief – no due process
By Wansolwara staff
The suspension of the University of the South Pacific’s vice-chancellor and president, Professor Pal Ahluwalia, has been lifted by the USP Council...
Critics accuse Fiji police of harassing USP staff in ‘solidarity’ probe
By Wansolwara staff
Critics have condemned Fiji police harassment and intimidation for summoning two staff members at the University of the South Pacific’s Laucala campus...
Pacific leaders call for ‘common sense’ to prevail in USP impasse
By Wansolwara staff
Pacific leaders are echoing strong calls for USP Council members to work together to resolve the ongoing challenges currently faced by the...
Suspension of USP’s academic head ‘legal’ claims pro-chancellor
By Wansolwara staff
The decision to suspend the academic chief of the University of the South Pacific pending the outcome of an investigation into allegations...
Staff, students back USP academic chief amid tension over allegations
By Wansolwara staff
A "fight for justice and good governance" at the University of the South Pacific has continued as staff and students have echoed...
Solomon Islands students help out Fiji victims of TC Harold restore...
By Ben Bilua of Wansolwara News
Solomon Islands students studying at universities in Fiji have braved the rain to donate food, clothing and cash to...
Three recover from Covid-19 in Fiji, PM urges follow restrictions
By Josefa Babitu in Suva
As Fiji continues to battle the novel coronavirus outbreak, good news has emerged as three Fijians who contracted the virus...
Latest Fiji coronavirus case – taking total to 15 – ‘expected’,...
By Wansolwara staff
Fiji now has 15 coronavirus cases after a single new case has been confirmed by Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama.
The new case was one...
USP spending $5m to speed up long delayed facilities overhaul
By Dipesh Kumar in Suva
The University of the South Pacific can expect improved facilities after Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Pal Ahluwalia has confirmed at...
