Education Ministry receives an increase in budget allocation
The Ministry of Education has been allocated a total budget of $675.4 million, an increase of $24.9 million from the 2024-2025
Ema Ganivatu
Fiji Budget 2025-26: Reduction in VAT
The government has announced a drop in the VAT rate from 15% to 12.5% for the new financial year, effective from 1 August
Empowering Pacific Women in Energy Sector
A powerful dialogue on gender equality in the energy sector unfolded at the recent Talanoa 'Employ Women, Empower the Pacific', hosted by the Pacific Power Association and the World Bank’s Pacific Women in Power
The FICAC Commission of Inquiry fiasco in Fiji
What started out as a trivial story barely worthy of public attention has grown into a full-blown crisis for the Sitiveni Rabuka-led government in
Churches express concern over US air strike
Pacific churches have expressed concern over recent US military strikes on Iranian nuclear
Voices for change: Women in media unite
“You have the power to change the narrative.” That was the rallying call from Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection Sashi Kiran as she opened the inaugural Women in Media Conference at the Grand Pacific
Registrations open for Pacific Infrastructure Conference 2025
Registrations are now open for the Pacific Infrastructure Conference 2025, the region’s premier platform for collaboration on sustainable infrastructure development across the Pacific
Fiji topples Tonga in Oceania Women’s Rugby opener
Despite the wet weather in Sigatoka, the Vodafone Fijiana XV’s opened the first game for this year’s Oceania Rugby women's tournament with a 59 - 5 win over Tongan
Lal Fiji’s first iGEM participant
Aayush Lal becomes the first Fijian to compete International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) event, this year in
Solomons boost banking sector
Solomon Islands will maintain uninterrupted access to the global financial system through its participation in a World Bank project to strengthen correspondent banking relationships in the Pacific region.
Fiji reports 490 new HIV cases
There have been 490 new HIV cases from October - December last year bringing the total number of HIV cases in Fiji for last year to
Concern over Cooks mining talks
Cook Islander Helena Keenan-Williams is calling for greater transparency and genuine consultation over the government’s controversial seabed mining
Marianas brace for wet weather
The Mariana Islands are experiencing an accelerated transition from the dry to the wet season, with meteorologists warning residents to prepare for a more active weather pattern that includes thunderstorms, heavier
Samoa Court to give election date
The Samoa Electoral Commissioner testified that an extended period of four months and two weeks to prepare for polling would allow the office to deliver a credible and inclusive
PNG, Bougainville resume independence talks
New Zealand will host post-referendum talks between the Government of Papua New Guinea and the Autonomous Bougainville Government next week, Foreign Minister Winston Peters has
Taiwan, RMI ink security deal
Taiwan and its Pacific ally, the Marshall Islands, inked a pact in Taipei on Wednesday that will pave the way for both sides to deepen their security partnership amid growing hybrid threats in the region.
Documents reveal French nuke conspiracy
New documents obtained by investigative outlet Disclose suggest that France spent $USD102,776 to discredit research into the impacts of its nuclear testing in the Pacific.
Elders slam Aust gas project
The Pacific Elders’ Voice (PEV) has condemned the Australian Government’s decision to extend the Woodside North West Shelf gas project until 2070, calling it a direct threat to the survival of Pacific Island nations
Samoa girls off to U17 soccer world cup
Samoa will make history this October as they compete in their first-ever FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup™ following the official draw in Rabat,
Fiji leads U20 rugby tour
The stage is set for an exhilarating final showdown this Saturday at Prince Charles Park, as the third and final round of the Oceania Rugby U20s Challenge 2025 kicks off in Nadi.
Tuna bloc meets
The 20th Session of the Parties to the Nauru Agreement (PNA) Ministerial meeting was officially opened by Kiribati president Taneti Maamau in Ambo.
Dengue warning for Pacific
Most dengue fever outbreaks are not slowing down in the Pacific but there are hopes this will change as the weather gets colder and