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".
‘We were orphaned since you left,’ Rabuka says in apology to...
By Geraldine Panapasa in Suva
The University of the South Pacific is expected to receive the first instalment of the promised $10 million part payment...
Turaga applauds Dialogue Fiji media law report, reaffirms review plan
By Geraldine Panapasa in Suva
While steps are being taken behind the scenes by Fiji's coalition government to review the country's existing media legislation, civil...
‘I’m just a catalyst for the bigger change’, says exiled USP...
By Geraldine Panapasa of Wansolwara in Suva
The University of the South Pacific’s vice-chancellor and president, Professor Pal Ahluwalia, was given a rousing welcome at...
Fiji elections: Rabuka raises concern over results app glitch
By Yasmine Wright-Gittins and Geraldine Panapasa of Wansolwara in Suva
The People’s Alliance Leader, Sitiveni Rabuka, will be writing to key Fiji general election figures...
Voters share ‘integrity and truth’ vision of a strong Fijian democracy
By Cooper Williams, Yasmine Wright-Gittins and Cindy Chand of Wansolwara in Suva
Former politician Remesio Rogovakalali is hoping to see transparency and engagement in the...
Fijians brave the heat as numbers swell – but elections chief...
By Yasmine Wright-Gittins, Leila Parina and Geraldine Panapasa of Wansolwara in Suva
Water bottles, umbrellas and fans were common accessories for voters across Fiji today....
Voters turn up in numbers as Fiji’s 2022 election gets underway
By Ioane Asioli, Cooper Williams and Geraldine Panapasa of Wansolwara in Suva
Scores of people along the Nasinu-Suva corridor lined the premises of their designated...
Pre-polling kicks off for next week’s Fiji general election
By Geraldine Panapasa in Suva
As many as 18,316 Fijians are expected to cast their votes at 149 pre-poll venues around the country for the...
Pacific climate stories need to be ‘heard and told’, says USP...
By Akansha Narayan in Suva
Award-winning University of the South Pacific student journalist Sera Tikotikoivatu-Sefeti says Pacific voices on the climate fight need to be...
ABC, USP Journalism keen to boost Pacific media partnerships
By Geraldine Panapasa in Suva
The University of the South Pacific’s Journalism Programme is open to strengthening engagement and partnership with the Australia Broadcasting Corporation...
Media partnerships ‘vital for growing Pacific awareness’, says Vanuatu finance chief
By Geraldine Panapasa, editor-in-chief of Wansolwara News
Media partnerships are an important part of the region’s journey and narrative as a Pacific family, says Vanuatu’s...
Journalism training and development vital for better Fiji elections reporting
By Geraldine Panapasa, editor-in-chief of Wansolwara News in Suva
Addressing the training development deficit in the Fiji media industry can stem journalist attrition and improve coverage...
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...
