Fiji remains on U.S. trafficking watch list as convictions stall
FIJI failed for a second consecutive year to show overall progress against human trafficking and secured no convictions,
VILIAME TAWANAKORO
Electricity access must be built into the Pacific’s energy transition
THE World Bank Group report, toward a Secure, Affordable, and Resilient Energy Future: Roadmaps for the Pacific Islands, ranks
Pacific must layer disaster funding, plan cash delivery and align aid systems, ADB official says
PACIFIC governments should combine domestic reserves, contingent credit, and insurance to finance disasters, while preparing in advance
Pacific energy security cannot wait for the next fuel shock
THE World Bank Group report, Toward a Secure, Affordable, and Resilient Energy Future: Roadmaps for the Pacific Islands, makes clear
Tuvalu urges more support for regional disaster financing, warns insurance triggers miss losses
TUVALU Prime Minister Feleti Teo called for more investment in Pacific regional disaster-financing institutions and changes to
Unity must lead to action on climate change
THE Taku Pakasoa Declaration reflects strength in unity and collective action. The declaration brought together voices from around
Pacific nations’ loss-and-damage proposals point to demand for grants, relocation support
PACIFIC island countries are seeking funding for cash transfers, relocation and the protection of cultural heritage and biodiversity
Kiribati makes history with football title win in Fiji
TE EITEI, the Kiribati national football team, made history last week after winning the international tournament in Fiji. Kiribati
Investing in peace and regional resilience
TAIWAN must invest in security if it is to live in peace. The Taiwanese Trade Representative to Fiji, David Wu, said that by
Time to step up for trusted journalism
SEPTEMBER 28 was World News Day. In an age when news is available every second from thousands of sources, how do we determine
Indonesia’s naval hospital ship visits Fiji
INDONESIA’S naval hospital ship, KRI dr. Wahidin Sudirohusodo-991, is in Fiji from October 9 to 13 as part of a Pacific goodwill
PNG commits $7.95m over five years to Tuvalu
PAPUA New Guinea has pledged PGK25 million (about AUD7.95 million) to support Tuvalu’s land reclamation efforts over the next five
Fiji pledges $10m to Pacific Resilience Facility
FIJI has pledged USD$10 million to the Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF), as Pacific leaders and international partners step up efforts
Tuvalu urges global unity on climate crisis
TUVALU has called on the international community to unite behind countries on the frontline of climate change, following the adoption
Pacific climate fund draws pledges as leaders press major emitters for support
PACIFIC countries and international partners pledged funds to a region-led climate facility, while Australia announced a separate
Pacific ministers weigh roadmap to end fossil-fuel dependence
PACIFIC Island ministers have begun discussing a regional roadmap to move away from fossil fuels, seeking to turn the region’s
Drug cartels target Australia from the West
AUSTRALIA’S drug supply debate has mostly looked east. Threats from across the Pacific have dominated headlines. Narco-subs –
Electoral commission prepares for referendum, postal vote applications open
FIJI’S Electoral Commission and Elections Office have started preparations for a National Referendum on the country’s Constitution
ADB boss calls for quick climate protection
THE Asian Development has called for faster financing to protect vulnerable island states from rising seas and other worsening
Movers and Shakers
MARK Brown will continue as Prime Minister of the Cook Islands following the 2026 general election. This after the Cook Islands Party,
Kava: Kiribati’s liquid gold
UNLIKE Fiji, Vanuatu, Tonga, and several other Pacific societies, Kiribati has no ancient tradition of cultivating or drinking kava.
When climate change takes away a girl’s choice
“WE need to acknowledge that when a community experiences loss and damage, especially children and girls, they don’t only experience
Building her place: Totori’s road through Solomon Islands construction
ACROSS the Pacific, women are entering industries long treated as men’s territory. In the Solomon Islands, civil engineer Rowena
