New cultural vision for the Pacific
INDONESIA and several Pacific islands agreed to deepen cultural cooperation and strengthen climate resilience under a framework endorsed at the Indonesia–Pacific Cultural Synergy 2025 (IPACS) meeting in
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Solomon Islands sees potential for creative economy
FOR the Solomon Islands, the Indonesia–Pacific Cultural Synergy (IPACS) 2025 was more than a forum—it was an inspiring convergence of culture, creativity, and regional
Fiji calls for cultural cooperation and cautious progress
THE Indonesia–Pacific Cultural Synergy (IPACS) 2025 has deepened regional collaboration in culture, education, and the creative industries, while Fiji will carefully review any new commitments arising from the
Public meets US military over port expansion
PALAU residents have met government and United States Navy officials over plans to expand the local port to cater for military
Cook Islanders confront US-funded vessel over seabed mining threat
COOK Islands activists in kayaks confronted a United States-funded exploration vessel as it returned to port in Rarotonga on Wednesday, holding a banner that read “Don’t Mine the
Fiji Airports aiming for world-class status by 2033
FIJI Airports is executing a major $2 billion infrastructure investment plan through 2033 to modernise ageing facilities and expand
Fiji and Australia launch $AUD25 million governance partnership
FIJI and Australia have launched a $AUD25 million governance partnership aimed at strengthening public institutions, supporting civil service reform, and promoting democratic
Fiji Deputy PM quits over perjury charges
FIJI'S Deputy Prime Minister, Manoa Kamikamica, has resigned from Cabinet after being charged with
Humble PNG church worker becomes a saint
A HUMBLE Papua New Guinean catechist from Rakunai in East New Britain Province is the first Pacific
Agriculture, tourism focus of business council talks
EXPECT agriculture and tourism to take centre stage at the Australia-Fiji Business Council on the Gold Cost next
Australia-Fiji business forum to focus on growth, digitalisation, and sustainability
THE upcoming 29th Australia-Fiji Business Forum, taking place from 22–24 October 2025 at the Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel, will bring together business leaders, policymakers, and industry experts for three days of
Australia-Fiji business forum to spotlight revitalised Fiji economy
FIJI'S economic transformation and future trade opportunities will take centre stage at this year’s 29th Australia-Fiji Business Forum, says Council President Zane
Another Paris earthquake sends tsunamis to the Pacific
ACROSS the Pacific islands, people know that earthquakes can trigger tsunamis that travel across vast
Gender equality at heart of Pacific Islands agenda
SOLOMON Islands Prime Minister and Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum, Jeremiah Manele, delivered a strong statement at the 80th General Assembly, marking the thirtieth Anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on
Global cooperation for peace, development, and human rights
GLOBAL cooperation remains crucial as nations face urgent challenges, highlighting the importance of collective efforts for peace, sustainable development, and human rights to ensure a prosperous future for vulnerable
“We told you to stop” Marshall Islands to UN
THE President of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Dr. Hilda Heine, delivered a strong and emotional statement at the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New
Growing Fiji–Australia business relationship
“Australia is back,” says Fiji-Australia Business Council (FABC) Vice President Saud Minam, as membership surges and ties
Women entrepreneurs shine at SPBD market day
Women micro-entrepreneurs from across Fiji gathered in Suva last week to celebrate SPBD's (South Pacific Business Development) annual Market
Free to dream: A young voice on Fiji’s future
AS Fiji celebrates 55 years of independence, the significance of this milestone resonates deeply with its youth, who see it not just as a historical marker but as a living
It’s not a myth: Student journalists speak out
THE climate crisis is having an alarming impact on the Pacific region, with women, children, and marginalised communities being disproportionately
Revamped Pacific Ocean portal strengthens climate and marine decision-making
A NEW and improved ocean portal has been unveiled at the Pacific Islands Ocean Conference in
Tuvalu fight hard against Kiwis
TUVALU played their first Futsal tournament today in a tough encounter against New