Albanese arrives in Fiji to reinforce Australia’s Pacific pivot

AUSTRALIAN Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s Fiji visit on the back of signing the Nakamal Agreement with Vanuatu signals Canberra’s major shift in diplomacy and defence.

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Tabuya calls for greater investment in blue carbon finance

FIJI has called for greater investment in blue carbon initiatives, with Minister for Information, Environment and Climate Change Lynda Tabuya urging easier access to climate finance for Small Island Developing States

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Tonga receives second climate insurance payout for drought preparedness

TONGA has received a second parametric insurance payout of TOP114,168 from the Pacific Catastrophe Risk Insurance Company (PCRIC) to support early drought preparedness efforts in the Niua Islands.

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SPBD Fiji launches 2025 Businesswoman of the Year Awards

SPBD Fiji has officially launched its 2025 Businesswoman of the Year Awards. The Awards will be held under the theme, "Empowering

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Tuvalu and Australia launch WWII ordnance survey in Nanumea Lagoon

TUVALU and Australia have launched Operation RENDER SAFE 2026, a technical reconnaissance mission aimed at identifying unexploded World War II ordnance in Nanumea Lagoon.

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Timor-Leste becomes FSM’s 105th diplomatic partner

THE Federated States of Micronesia and the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste formally established diplomatic relations on June 24

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PNG Chiefs to drive unity, tourism and investment, Marape says

PAPUA New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape says the country’s new National Rugby League franchise will be used as a platform for national unity, Pacific ties and economic growth.

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Forum Troika leaders focus on regional reforms ahead of Palau summit

PACIFIC Islands Forum (PIF) Troika leaders have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening regional governance and Pacific unity as they prepare for the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Palau later this

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Vanuatu Chiefs challenge Canberra deal over use of ‘Nakamal’ name

THE Vanuatu Malvatumauri Council of Chiefs has raised fresh objections to the use of the word “Nakamal” in Vanuatu’s new bilateral agreement with Australia.

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Fiji and Solomon Islands reaffirm commitment to Pacific cooperation

FIJI and the Solomon Islands have reaffirmed their longstanding partnership, pledging to deepen cooperation on shared regional priorities and to strengthen Pacific solidarity amid growing regional and global challenges.

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Crushing season collapses into dispute at Fiji’s key sugar mills

SUGAR has been a cornerstone of Fiji’s economy and society for more than a century, evolving from early trial plantings in the 1860s into a major export industry.

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Kickboxing tournament in PNG showcases path away from drugs and crime

PAPUA New Guinea (PNG) Prime Minister James Marape has hailed kickboxing as a powerful tool for steering young Papua New Guineans away from crime, drugs and social

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US marks 250 years of independence, signals deeper Fiji partnership

THE United States Embassy in Suva has marked America’s 250th anniversary of independence with a major diplomatic celebration in Fiji, using the occasion to highlight what it says is a deepening partnership with Fiji

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Pacific security race heats up as Australia and China court Vanuatu

CHINA has pushed back against Australia’s new security pact with Vanuatu, warning that bilateral agreements in the Pacific should not be aimed at third countries.

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Marape says new electoral chief will support PNG vote reforms

PAPUA New Guinea says the appointment of Dr Nicole Haley as Electoral Commissioner is the opening move in a broader reset ahead of the 2027 national vote.

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The Pacific cannot reimagine the ocean without speaking to its scars

CONVERSATIONS are a big deal in the Pacific. Sometimes the hardest decisions are made without words at all, carried in the spaces between, the silences, and the relationships in the room.

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Taiwan backs Blue Pacific Strategy

TAIWAN continues to demonstrate solid commitment to its partnership with Pacific Island Forum member states. This is after yesterday handing over $USD2 million in funding for development cooperation at the Secretariat

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Pacific tourism trade converges in Fiji

FIJI is set to host the Pacific's biggest tourism business week in 2027 and generate new partnerships, attract international buyers, and strengthen the Pacific's visitor economy.

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Time for a big idea to secure Solomons partnership

THE Solomon Islands is one of the most contested environments in the Indo-Pacific with respect to China’s political warfare

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ASEAN can manage a typhoon – a Taiwan contingency is another matter

THE ability of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to respond to crises has become a new focus as the region faces a growing set of geopolitical risks: maritime disputes in the South China Sea, Taiwan

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China boosts Pacific Forum with $1.08M

CHINA has reaffirmed its support for Pacific regional cooperation, contributing $FJD2.4 million to the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) for priorities under the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent.

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PNG nature pact to turn forest protection into local income

PAPUA New Guinea has launched a push to secure more international money for forest protection, biodiversity conservation and climate action.

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Vanuatu, Australia sign landmark Nakamal Agreement

AUSTRALIA and Vanuatu have signed a new treaty which will deepen security, disaster response, and economic ties between the two countries.

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PNG rolls out digital recruitment system to tackle nepotism in public service

PAPUA New Guinea has rolled out a new electronic recruitment system for senior public service appointments, a move the Marape government says will eliminate paper files, speed up hiring and harden the state against

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