Time to do better
THE outpouring of vitriol before, during, and after the recent Miss Pacific Islands Pageant should be a matter of concern to leaders throughout the
STAFF REPORTERS
Whispers
WHAT’S happening at the regional institution from which people seem to be taking flight? First, an esteemed Fijian
What is truth?
FIJI changed forever on May 14, 1987 when LieutenantColonel Sitiveni Rabuka strode into Fiji’s Parliament at the stroke of 10 and removed the elected government of Dr Timoci
Village faces climate change head-on
“WE will never leave this land, no matter what. It is a vow we made to our paramount
From bad to worse
CLIMATE change is here to stay. After years of denial, this global disaster is unfolding on Pacific
Tech solutions for climate response
THE Solomon Islands sees technology as key to proactive climate response, moving beyond descriptive data to predictive
Two tests take toll
AROUND the Pacific, there is increasing pressure on governments to protect the rights of communities affected by climate
Double displacement
SOME Bikinians returned to their home island in 1971, but surveys revealed ongoing levels of radioactivity that increased risk to human health.
Racism, fear, reality?: A view of Niue and disappearance
NIUE has been called xenophobic, and at times, Niueans themselves use harsher words—even “racist”—to describe their own fears and
Reverse graduation: Unwelcome status change for Solomons
IN December 2027, Solomon Islands is scheduled to graduate from the United Nations’ Least Developed Country (LDC)
Timor: Fear and risk
DESPITE a stable constitutional framework, sustained international assistance, and substantial public
Fighting for Survival
FROM the moment she was appointed to represent Fiji at the recent Miss Pacific Islands Pageant, 19-year-old Ailava Samuels faced the very online negativity against which she
AI is coming!
ACROSS the globe, AI (artificial intelligence) has taken serious hold in office documents, social media, and university
No negotiation
THE Commonwealth Disabled People's Forum focuses on ensuring the United Nations (UN) Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities is implemented across Commonwealth member
Total recall: US summons envoys to the Pacific
IN a further blow to United States (US) influence in the region, the Trump Administration will withdraw key diplomats accredited to eight Forum member countries before the end of their normal
Movers and Shakers
BOUGAINVILLE’s Department of Health has appointed Alois Pukienei as Acting Secretary, succeeding Mathew
Vanuatu United surprise Solomon Kings to win 2-nil
VANUATU United were definitely underdogs going in against the Solomon Kings FC. In front of a small crowd for OFC Pro League Round Three in
Pacific towing strengthens Honiara Port Harbour towage capability
HONIARA, Solomon Islands – February 25, 2026 – Pacific Towing
French Senate votes yes on New Caledonia law, but opposition grows
LEGISLATION to implement a new political statute for New Caledonia has passed its first
Fisheries are deeply embedded in Pacific culture
THE Pacific region’s fisheries success is the result of deliberate, coordinated leadership focused on sustainability and community
PALM – diversification is here
PACIFIC Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) growth has stalled. The total number of PALM workers in Australia was 26,185 in April 2022, 34,230 in June 2024, and 32,365 in November
TSLS courtesy visit to FNU signals stronger collaboration for student success
SUVA, FIJI- The Fiji National University (FNU) was honoured to host a courtesy visit from the Tertiary Scholarships and Loans Service (TSLS) at its Nasinu Campus today Tuesday, 24 February
Pacific region champions sustainable fisheries for economic resilience
THE Pacific region is focused on sustainable fisheries management to boost long-term economic resilience and local
