Ukraine and Russia – why solidarity still matters
FOUR years ago, Russia invaded Ukraine in a full-scale war, which has touched lives around the world.
BARBARA PLINKERT
New Zealand’s vision for a resilient Pacific region
THE Pacific Agenda: Investment, Security, and Shared Prosperity Summit, a senior-level, invitation-only forum designed to advance viable investment across the
Niue supermarket in Fijian hands
WHEN the doors of Niue’s largest supermarket reopened just after 3pm on February 20, the business was officially under new management.
AI governance redefined to make human oversight count
AI innovation is advancing rapidly, prompting urgent calls for international cooperation and for scientific foundations to guide
Strengthening sustainable fisheries in the Blue Pacific
THE Blue Pacific’s tuna resources remain central to economic resilience and sovereign decision-making for member
Palau strengthens its climate finance pipeline to turn national priorities into funded action
KOROR, Palau – As climate risks intensify across Palau’s reefs, coastlines, and communities, the country has begun advancing its national climate priorities in a
ANZ appoints Mahmood as new country head for Fiji
ANZ has announced the appointment of Sohaib Mahmood as the new Country Head, Fiji, subject to the required regulatory
Waqainabete-Tuisese assumes role at IUCN Oceania
THE International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has now appointed Susana Lomani Waqainabete-Tuisese as its new Regional
Fiji, Samoa out as EU updates tax blacklist
SAMOA and Fiji have been dropped from the European Union’s list of non-cooperative tax
Moana Pasifika drop Tonga match
MOANA Pasifika CEO, Debbie Sorensen, confirmed that the decision came down to a lack of funding and sponsorship, despite the
Vanuatu-US in climate resolution standoff
VANUATU is pushing forward with a UN General Assembly resolution to enshrine a landmark opinion of the International Court of
US pushes closer to Pacific mining
PACIFIC countries appear to be edging closer to deep-sea mining as they meet the United States in what has been termed a prosperity
Hope in Tuvalu’s climate change response: Falepili to Digital Nation
NEWS articles about Tuvalu consistently depict the country from the perspective of climate loss.
Vanuatu United FC fight hard to beat Bula FC in Melbourne
BULA FC looked fresh at the beginning of their OFC Pro League tie against Vanuatu
South Melbourne in 1-1 draw against Auckland FC
TOP seeds in the OFC Pro League battled to a 1-01 draw at Olympic Park,
Solomon Kings masterclass win in the rain against PNG Hekari
RIGHT from the get-go, the Solomon Kings took control of the ball and attacked PNG Hekari’s goal in their OFC Pro League encounter. Passes were neat and crisp despite the late afternoon
Forum, ADB sign deal
THE Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed an agreement to deepen collaboration across key regional
Fijian Drua outdone by NSW Waratahs in Sydney
FIJIAN Drua head coach Glen Jackson says the six-day turnaround was a major factor in his side’s 13-36 loss to the Waratahs in
Public service media help anchor reliable information
ACROSS the Indo-Pacific, people are spending more time online but finding it harder to know what to
Building tomorrow’s leaders today through the Erasmus programme
THE Erasmus program has grown from a European unity effort into a global educational opportunity with significant personal and regional
Fijian Drua excited to do better against the NSW Waratahs
AFTER a disappointing season opener in Lautoka against Moana Pasifika last Saturday, Fijian Drua head coach Glen Jackson reflected on the loss and is now looking forward to doing better this
Fiji Innovation Hub hosts first national hackathon
THE Fiji Innovation Hub has hosted a national Hackathon, marking a significant milestone in Fiji’s growing digital and entrepreneurship
Pacific youth launch Yumi Rise Collective for climate justice
IN 2025, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivered its landmark advisory opinion on “the obligations of states with respect to climate change” at the Peace Palace in The Hague.
