Building trust through transparent public finance practices
PUBLIC finance decisions must connect clearly to people's lives through ongoing dialogue and
VILIAME TAWANAKORO
Vaka Pasifika develops blueprint for Fiji’s budget accountability
THE Vaka Pasifika project is reaching its final phase, focusing on strengthening civil society participation in Fiji’s budget
Global call to solidify the rule of law
THE rule of law isn't just an abstract principle for constitutions or courts; it's the foundation of citizens' trust in democracy and safeguards their safety, health, and
Tribal fights funded, says PNG justice minister
TRIBAL fighting in parts of the Papua New Guinea Highlands has been funded by high-profile individuals over the
The Pacific’s remittance dependence: labour out, cash in
OVER three decades in the United Nations system, from village classrooms in Fiji to ministries in Africa and labor institutes across Asia, I have heard the same question: how do we build an economy strong enough to keep
US Congress tries to link Chinese Pacific projects to military threat
CHINA’S support for infrastructure projects in the Pacific could provide future military access for Beijing, senior members of a United States congressional advisory commission have warned in an exclusive interview
Time to teach survival
CLIMATE change education in Pacific schools is no longer optional; it’s a matter of
BBNJ pact now in force
THE BBNJ Agreement has officially entered into force, marking a new era for the world’s oceans.
Solomons PM welcomes Australia envoy
CAREER diplomat Jeff Roach is Australia’s new high commissioner to Solomon
Burness heads farmer group
THE Pacific Farmer Organisations (PFO) has appointed Aileen Burness as its Chair – the first woman to hold the
Talk peace, Papuans tell Indonesia
PAPUAN peace advocates have called on Indonesia to initiate dialogue or peace negotiations to end 50 years of
Ambassador Stone steps down in Majuro
THE United States Embassy in Majuro has announced the retirement of Ambassador Laura M. Stone, ending a distinguished 35-year diplomatic
US withdraws support for Pacific environment program
PRESIDENT Donald Trump has announced it will withdraw support for the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme
NFA warns of fire risks as festive season approaches
THE National Fire Authority (NFA) has urged Fijians to stay vigilant and observe fire safety measures during the upcoming festive
Vanuatu PM survives no confidence vote
VANUATU’S Prime Minister, Jotham Napat, survived a no confidence motion last week by 36 votes to
France delays New Caledonia referendum
BOWING to reality, the French government has abandoned plans to hold a referendum on March 15 to consider a new political statute for New
Fiji honours Banabans: 80 years of resilience celebrated
THE 80th anniversary of the Banaban community's arrival on Rabi Island was marked by a reaffirmation of Fiji's commitment to the resilience and legacy of the Banaban
The Tuvalu Vaka Cable: building connectivity and a Digital Nation
TUVALU celebrated the official activation of its submarine cable, the Tuvalu Vaka Cable, on 24 October 2025. Funded by Australia, the United States, Taiwan, New Zealand and Japan and supported by Google’s inclusion of
Fiji launches Green Finance Taxonomy for sustainability
FIJI has officially launched its first Green Finance Taxonomy, establishing a pioneering framework to drive investment in climate and development priorities as part of a vital shift toward a low-carbon
A queen for unity and digital safety
REIGNING Miss South Pacific Islands, Litara Ieremia Allen, has described her journey in the role as transformative and
Howden enters the Fiji Insurance Market
THE Reserve Bank of Fiji (RBF) has officially granted an Insurance Broker license to Howden Insurance Brokers (Fiji) Pte Limited, following the company’s successful fulfillment of all regulatory requirements under
Korea and Pacific Islands deepen ties at Seoul summit
FOREIGN Ministers from the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) and South Korea concluded their sixth biennial meeting in Seoul, reaffirming a shared commitment to building a resilient, peaceful, and prosperous Blue
