Pacific digital entrepreneurship
“The digital economy is about ensuring that talented Pacific Islanders have a choice: the choice to build a future at home, to contribute to their communities, and to play an active role in their country’s economic
Islands Business
Telco leaders to consider digital sovereignty and investment gaps
When leaders from the region’s telecommunications sector meet in Honiara this month, they will be considering some of the biggest issues to face not only the Pacific region but economies and societies globally: data
Changing times: States showcase equality initiatives
For the first time in Pacific history, Fiji hosted the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), marking a major milestone for the
A better way: New university offers alternative to current system
The Pacific's newest university launches this week, building on decades of work by the Pacific Theological
It’s a violation: France called out on nuclear tests
From 1966-1996, France conducted 193 nuclear explosions on Moruroa and Fangataufa atolls in the Tuamotu archipelago of Mā’ohi Nui, known in France as its overseas territory of French
Briefs
Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands Twenty-nine resident species are now protected under the US Endangered Species Act. The species include bats, birds, turtles, reptiles, invertebrates, and rare plants across
Death of a Hero: Vanuatu media freedom fighter falls
Once seen as a troublesome foreign media person, Marc Neil Jones has been laid to rest as a hero in his new home,
Old meets new: Movement bridges tradition and modern sounds
Pacificgroove Arts and Music is not just a school - it’s a movement dedicated to fostering the next generation of musicians, artists, and cultural leaders from the
Lessons from Super W 2025 Super
The Fijian Drua Women ended their Super W 2025 campaign after losing to the Queensland Reds in a high-scoring semi-final in Ballymore in
Movers and Shakers
The Fiji Trade Commission North America Trade Office has announced the appointment of Anare Bolanavanua in his new role as Investment and Community Engagement Officer. Bolanavanua previously served as the Finance and
Lights out at CNMI’s only theatre amid economic struggles
Movie goers in the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands are lamenting the closure of the territory's only
Nauru and Australia finalise long-term funding for refugee processing
Nauru's President David Adeang has announced the conclusion of negotiations with Australia on long-term funding for the Regional Processing
A reflection on Pope Francis’ funeral
Our late dear Holy Father, Pope Francis' body was greeted with warm applause from over 250,000 people and chirping of seagull birds as his coffin was carried into St. Peter’s Square for his solemn Requiem Mass on
GNUT reaffirms sovereignty over citizenship: “Solomon Islands is Not for Sale”
The Solomon Islands Government has reiterated its firm stance against the commercialization of citizenship, reaffirming that the country is “not for sale.” This statement follows the circulation of unauthorized
Cocaine haul at Wotho Atoll in Marshall Islands
The discovery of 18 blocks of wrapped cocaine with an approximate total weight of 45 pounds was made on the oceanside of Kabin Island, Wotho Atoll, in mid-March by 11 local residents hunting coconut crab, according to a
US President Trump signs executive order boosting deep-sea mining industry
US President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order aimed at boosting the deep-sea mining industry, the latest attempt to boost US production of nickel, copper and other critical minerals used widely across
Swire Shipping launches first biofuel services to the Pacific Islands
Swire Shipping announced that three of its vessels serving the South Pacific have made the switch to B24 and B30 2nd generation biofuel
Deep-rooted cultural influence behind Cook Islands corruption – former audit director
Former Director of Audit, Paul Allsworth, claims that cultural ties and environmental factors are strong contributing forces to corruption in the Cook Islands government.
Research highlights systemic problems with Solomon Islands elections
New research on the Solomon Islands' 2024 election process shows systemic issues affecting voter trust and rights persist.
Indonesia invites Fiji to conduct joint military exercise
President Prabowo Subianto has invited Fiji to conduct a joint military exercise in Indonesia as part of the bilateral defence
PIF Chair pushes US and World Bank for Pacific Resilience funding
The Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) and Prime Minister of Tonga, Dr ‘Aisake Eke, is ramping up high-level advocacy in Washington this week, pushing for funding commitments to the Pacific Resilience Facility
Cook Islands government defends Eagle S case, reaffirms commitment to maritime compliance
The Ministry of Transport (MoT) and Maritime Cook Islands (MCI) have defended and clarified that the vessel MT Eagle S, which has been at the centre of international scrutiny following an undersea cable incident in the
Australian Coalition plans Pacific labour review, unclear on aid
Major change is on the way for Pacific seasonal workers and, possibly, the government's flagship Pacific visa should Peter Dutton take office on 03 May.