ON Saturday, Ro Veidovi Logavatu—chief of Rewa—will arrive home, 185 years after he was convicted of crimes against humanity and deported to the United States.

THE Miss Fiji Pageant returns this year after an eight-year hiatus, bringing renewed focus on empowerment, cultural pride, and the evolving challenges young women face in a digital age.

FOREIGN Ministers from the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) and South Korea concluded their sixth biennial meeting in Seoul, reaffirming a shared commitment to building a resilient, peaceful, and prosperous Blue Pacific.

THE United States and Fiji are advancing a major partnership through the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) to boost economic growth, with Fiji leading project design and priorities.

THE Pacific region is strengthening police cooperation to tackle transnational crime through joint initiatives and shared resources.

TAIWAN and Fiji have strengthened efforts on disaster response and emergency medical services.

THE United States has realigned its foreign assistance to meet strategic goals, delivering targeted investments in security, technology, and disaster preparedness in Fiji.

TONGA Prime Minister, Dr Aisake Valu Eke, has suspended Minister Paula Piveni Piukala from his roles as Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Services, and Public Enterprises due to misconduct allegations.