New Zealand reaffirms strong partnership with Fiji
NEW Zealand has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening cooperation with Fiji across key sectors, including defence, community development, and disaster
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PNG military strategists wary of Mid-East conflict
THERE are mixed reactions in the Pacific military establishment as the current conflict unfolds in the Middle East between the
Taiwan shores up Tuvalu relationship
TAIWAN’S Foreign Minister, Lin Chia-lung, arrived in Tuvalu on Wednesday as a special envoy for President Lai
Tongan students blocked from BYU studies amid US visa restrictions
AROUND 60 Tongan students due to begin studies at Brigham Young University have not been able to secure United States student
Fijian Drua blow Hurricanes away to secure first win
THE rain poured heavily as the Fijian Drua took on the Wellington Hurricanes at home on Lautoka’s Churchill
Slow starters Melbourne FC grind out 4-1 win over South Island United FC
ANY trans-Tasman battle is guaranteed to be full of energy and passion. The OFC Pro League clash between the two was no
Fiji faces a drug crisis
FIJI’S Police Minister, Iowane Naivalurua, has labelled the country’s escalating drug problem a national
Reporting corruption: Pacific voices call for change
CORRUPTION remains one of the top concerns for citizens across the Pacific, with communities calling for more sustained investigative
Pacific to host key COP31 climate events
THE Pacific Islands Forum will host key climate events leading up to COP31, Forum Chair and Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele
Pacific must defeat corruption to prosper
A REGIONAL academic has warned that the Pacific cannot achieve peace or prosperity unless it confronts corruption head-on, calling it a “tapeworm” quietly draining the region’s
FHTA urges reform of outdated liquor laws
THE Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association (FHTA) is pushing for urgent updates to outdated liquor laws to create fairer and safer regulations.
Fijian Drua make key changes against Hurricanes in Lautoka
KEY changes will be made in the starting line-up as the Fijian Drua scramble to stop a losing streak when they take on the rampant Hurricanes in Lautoka on Saturday.
Solo police support drug war, seek resources
WITH an obvious increase in transnational crime – mostly around drug trafficking – Solomon Islands police have called for tougher penalties under an amendment to the Dangerous Drugs
Fiji’s ex PM and top cop on bail
FORMER Fiji Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama and axed police chief, Sitiveni Qiliho are on bail tonight after facing counts of inciting
UN promises future without colonialism
THE United Nations remains committed to eradicating colonialism through ongoing support and coordination with territories and administering
ADB boosts support for Solomon Islands’ economic development
A MAJOR boost for Solomon Islands comes as the Asian Development Bank (ADB) strengthens its presence, focusing on transformative projects in energy and education to support sustainable economic growth and
Building trust through transparent public finance practices
PUBLIC finance decisions must connect clearly to people's lives through ongoing dialogue and
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
