Opening Doors for Papuan Languages
From 12–14 January, the 7th Workshop on the Languages of Papua brought together 17 researchers from nine countries for three days
GOURJI BANERJI / Australia National University
MARSHALL Islands President Hilda Heine opened the (PIF) 2026 Forum Economic Ministers Meeting (FEMM) in Majuro this week,
Samoa advances maritime sovereignty through national workshop on maritime boundaries
Apia, Samoa – The Government of Samoa, in collaboration with the Pacific Community (SPC) and the Attorney General’s
A milestone in Canberra, a voice across oceans
Earlier this February, in a moment both personal and profound, internationally acclaimed poet and Marshall Islands climate envoy
Linchpin of healthcare: Australian expert urges support for Fiji’s laboratory staff
A LEADING Australian medical scientist has described Fiji's laboratory professionals as highly skilled and resourceful even as
FMA strengthens medical oversight in Fiji’s public health law
THE Fiji Medical Association (FMA) has thrown its support behind the Fijian government’s plan to update the country’s public health
Pacific fisheries race to meet tougher EU tuna standards
What does temperature have to do with the price of fish? In Europe, quite a lot. It is the difference between a can of tuna and a plate
Solomon Islands tightens control over natural resources
SOLOMON Islands Finance Minister, Gordon Darcy Lilo, has moved to cancel all previous MOUs relating to the tax exempt status of
Coups cannot be justified: Nata
FORMER journalist Josefa Nata has told Fiji’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission that coups cannot be justified.Nata, who served 24 years...
Climate, migration and leadership rise to the top of Pacific’s 2050 agenda
THE Pacific Islands Forum is translating its 2050 Strategy into a more concrete set of priorities focused on climate resilience,
Regional response needed as Pacific drug threat grows
COOK Islands Secretary of Health Bob Williams has called for a tougher, more coordinated Pacific response to drug
Traditional leaders urge village-level fight against Fiji’s drug crisis
FIJI’S Great Council of Chiefs (GCC) says the country’s worsening drug problem and the rise in HIV infections are now pressing
Port Vila launches free Wi-Fi service
FREE Wi-Fi is now available on the Port Vila waterfront. Officials made the announcement during 51st anniversary celebrations of the
Patrol vessel to boost maritime security in New Caledonia
THE French Navy's patrol vessel, Jean-Tranape, will arrive in Nouméa today in a significant upgrade to the territory's
If I have to walk to the polling booth on election day, I’ll do it,” said Josiane.“But my mother is elderly and it’s too far for her
Making ocean dreams come true for the region
In New York early this year, the global community witnessed the completion of the third and final Preparatory Commission (PrepCom3) to lay...
Pacific aviation ministers chart bold course for a more connected, resilient region
The 4th Regional Aviation Ministers Meeting delivered a clear mandate for regional cooperation, new international partnerships, and
Prime Minister Rabuka Marks Historic First Visit to FNU with Leadership Course Launch
Suva, Fiji – The Executive Public Leadership Course was officially launched today at the Fiji National University's Nasinu Campus by
Spies, security, and aid: Christopher Whitcomb’s Anonymous Male
THE Development Intelligence Lab's recent breakdown of Australia's foreign affairs spending in the 2026 Federal Budget turns up
Palau prepares for Pacific summit as climate and security pressures build
PALAU is gearing up to welcome leaders from across the Pacific for this year’s 55th Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders Meeting in
Kiribati minister warns online misinformation distorts Pacific youth’s reality
KIRIBATI’S top minister for women, youth, sport and social affairs has warned that the Pacific’s digital transformation is
Fuel crisis exposes Pacific economic vulnerability, leaders say
PACIFIC leaders have warned that the region’s fuel crisis is no longer just a supply problem, but a threat to economic security, as
Vanuatu Advances Inclusive and Resilient Energy Planning Through Gender-Responsive Capacity Needs Consultation
Advancing inclusion in the energy sector in Vanuatu is critical because access to energy is not experienced equally by everyone. Women, youth, persons with disabilities, and marginalized communities often face greater
