Modest growth for Samoa tourism
VISITOR arrivals to Samoa grew by 0.3 per cent between January and November 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, indicating modest but encouraging growth for the tourism
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Solomons PM sacks two ministers
SOLOMON Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele says two ministers removed from their portfolios this week will be offered roles on cabinet
PCRIC: Reshaping risk into resilience
Born out of an ambitious endeavour to address long-standing gaps in access to disaster funding for Pacific Islands
“Violent, often disproportionate repression” in New Caledonia
FRANCE's national human rights body has detailed violations of human rights and
Strengthening rule of law: Fiji hosts Commonwealth meeting
TODAY marks the opening of the Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting (CLMM) in Nadi, Fiji, bringing together 150 delegates to strengthen legal safeguards and promote the rule of
ANZ Fiji boss heads for Europe
ANZ has announced that its Fiji head, Rabih Yazbek, will become head of client coverage for the United Kingdom and
Solomon Airlines names new CEO
MATTHEW Findlay has been appointed CEO of Solomon Airlines, replacing interim Chief Executive Officer Paul
FIPRA Awards return with focus on culture amid AI challenge
THE Fiji Performing Rights Association (FIPRA) Awards are back after three
PNG students say $AUD600m for league team could be better spent
CHIEFS – that’s the official name for the Papua New Guinea National Rugby League team, announced by Prime Minister James Marape at the PM's XIII fixture in October
Australia pushes for deeper economic integration with Fiji
AUSTRALIA’S High Commissioner to Fiji, Peter Roberts, has called for greater economic integration between Fiji and
Reshaping disaster finance for a resilient future
PACIFIC nations must move beyond “reactive” disaster finance and create systems for a timely, predictable response to rising climate and disaster
Looking south: Marshall Islands president visits Australia
MARSHALL Islands President Dr. Hilda C. Heine has made a state visit to Australia, the first by a Marshallese leader in more than three
Pacific unites for financial disaster defence
ADDRESSING one of the “most formidable challenges facing Pacific Island nations”—the urgent need for institutional and financial resilience against escalating natural
USP scholar advances contributions to Pacific Freshwater Ecology
A PhD scholar at The University of the South Pacific (USP) has made significant contributions to Pacific freshwater
Dr Alpana extends family’s legacy of service
Being a doctor, whether through years of medical school or through the pursuit of knowledge, is a deeply rooted legacy in Dr Reema Alpana’s family.
Humbling beginnings a driving force for Saul
IN a world gripped with overnight success and social media comparisons, Resian Saul carries a different kind of
Briefs
AMERICAN Samoa has entered the new year with renewed attention on strengthening its economy and staying connected in an increasingly digital
We Say: Do better, do more
THERE is no country in the Pacific where climate change has not reared its ugly head and threatened the lives of the
Whispers
IMAGINE the disbelief of a certain former dictator attending the funeral of a respected and beloved civil servant when, into the church, walked a diplomat considered to be persona non grata under his
Churches seek higher learning
ACROSS the Pacific, churches have embarked on a campaign to upgrade teaching facilities for ministers and church
Pacific education’s crisis challenge
EDUCATION in the Pacific is defined by a critical paradox: significant strides in access coexist with profound deficits in quality, equity, and
Teach us about us: Pageant winner calls for holistic learning
DOCTOR Peggy Ravusiro is a public service health professional – recently graduated from the Fiji National University’s School College of
Learning a new weave
BUILDING strong ties with regional universities and churches ensures climate education reflects local realities and cultural
