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
MARK SHEEHY
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
Where’s the Pacific? PNG’s potential in a new world order
TWO important meetings have taken place within the past 12 months. The first was in Kazan, Russia, in October 2024, where BRICS nations met; the second was the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin,
Shipping solutions in Fiji that deliver
WITH decades of expertise, Shipping Services Fiji has adeptly navigated the evolving Fijian shipping landscape to meet the challenges of global trade.
Uto, Tepuke sail for Honiara
THE Uto Ni Yalo is sailing for Honiara tonight accompanied by the Solomon Islands canoe,
Tuvalu tuna talks
PARTIES to the Nauru Agreement officials have started discussions in Tuvalu ahead of the 19th Special Ministerial Meeting
Briefs
American Samoa In response to a dengue fever outbreak, American Samoa’s Department of Education has postponed the start of public schools to 2 September
Whispers
Conflict of interest? IS there a conflict of interest in a case which will touch on legally embedded pardons for anyone who took part in treasonous activities in a certain nation’s past? One of the learned
Teach us to fish
A NEW model of Pacific engagement is essential if development partners want to make a real difference in the
What’s next for New Caledonia?
WHY should we take the French engagement vis-à-vis the Blue Pacific in general (and Fiji in particular)
What’s in, what’s out? Forum prepares to discuss issues
AS Pacific leaders gather in Honiara, Solomon Islands, for their annual discussions, the specter of China will loom over
Steering our tuna future
WHEN Noan David Pakop took up the role of Director- General of the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) in November 2024, it was more than a change in
Victory in The Hague: Climate ruling a turning point
THE International Court of Justice (ICJ) historic advisory opinion could reshape climate action worldwide – offering small island nations a powerful new legal tool and injecting rare hope into a fight long shadowed by
England wipe Manu Sina out
Samoa was demolished 92-3 by England this morning. The scoreline was expected against the current world number one
Fijiana fight bravely against Scotland
The Fijiana braved their second pool game against Scotland this
Fiji down Tonga in Pacific Nations Cup
FIJI downed Tonga 32-10 in the second round of the Pacific Nations Cup in
ICJ opinion is ambitious
AT its core, the ICJ ruling compels states to bring more ambitious Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) each cycle, with the 1.5°C limit as a legal
A vindication: Will renewable energy bring justice?
THE International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) landmark advisory opinion on climate change has been hailed as a watershed moment for Small Island Developing States.
Kakala’s sail: Voyage challenges energy norms
KAKALA Tevi will sail into Honiara aboard the Uto Ni Yalo, charting new waters as she challenges concepts of energy efficient