An Ocean of Peace – and justice?
AT September’s Pacific Islands Forum in Honiara, leaders launched the Blue Pacific Ocean of Peace Declaration. Forum leaders agreed to “embed the Blue Pacific Ocean of Peace as a cornerstone of future national and
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Movers and Shakers
TULAGA Kevin Magalei has been appointed Athletics Director for the American Samoa Department of Education (ASDOE). In this role, Magalei will oversee all athletic programs for students across the territory. He brings a
PNG at 50: Lesson in unity, peace, stewardship
MARKING a double celebration, Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister James Marape addressed the United Nations General Assembly on his country’s 50th year of independence and UN
SmartCatch AI : A new tool designed to support Sustainable fishing in Fiji
The sun dips low over Fiji’s western coast as a fisherman hauls his catch ashore. Hours at sea under the scorching sun have yielded bundles of fish, but when he sells them at the market, much of the profit slips away
Palau senator’s son on Fiji drug charge
A MAN arrested in a Fiji drug bust with links to Chinese organised crime has been identified as Lagomarsino Bales, son of Palau Senate President, Hokkons
Former Fiji PM convicted
FORMER Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama has been found guilty of corruption charges. Justice Thushara Rajasinghe ruled that Bainimarama made an unwarranted demand with menace when he directed then Acting Police
When the Pacific wins, we all win – Guterres
UNITED Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has reaffirmed the UN’s strong support for the Pacific during a high-level dialogue with regional leaders. On the sidelines of the 80th UN General Assembly in New
Manele calls for global unity at UNGA80
THE Pacific must leave a legacy of courage and cooperation for future leaders, Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele said at the United Nations General Assembly yesterday. “Come 2050, when future leaders
Five USP academics among Stanford’s top 2% scientists 2025
The University of the South Pacific (USP) is proud to announce that five of its academics have been recognised among the world’s Top 2% scientists by Stanford University for
New Zealand beats Vanuatu, takes second place
KICKING off the last day of competition, Vanuatu took on New Zealand for second place. Ethan Martin was again the mastermind for the Kiwi’s set pieces. Cooper Wink was there to deliver the first goal very early in
Vanuatu escape against strong Tuvalu side
TUVALU continued their Futsal campaign. Today they met the feisty boys from Port Vila who drew level with Solomons Islands
Fiji’s Indigenous culture at risk
Centuries-old traditions are at risk of disappearing as Fiji’s indigenous communities struggle with the legacy of colonialism and the influence of Western education that prioritise different values and perspectives
Vanuatu rise against Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands went into Day 3 of the Futsal tournament with two wins under their belt in an encounter against a winless
USP Student Chapter Hosts Entrepreneurial Conference 2025
The IEEE Student Chapter at The University of the South Pacific (USP) successfully hosted an Entrepreneurial Conference at the Laucala Campus in Suva,
Naivalurua calls on MSG to drive Pacific peace and stability
FIJI's Minister for Policing, Ioane Naivalurua, has reaffirmed the Melanesian Spearhead Group’s (MSG) commitment to regional security
Briefs
American Samoa IN a significant move aimed at environmental protection, American Samoa has formally opposed deep-sea mining in its
Shut the gate! Need for regional response to AIDS and drugs
THE scourge of drugs and its evil twin—HIV—remain possibly the region’s greatest security risk at this
Whispers
Ruffled feathers WE set the cat among the pigeons last month with our Whispers item about appointments within a CROP agency. Apparently, there was a lot of running around in various institutions with people trying to
FAST triumphs without Iron Lady
SAMOA’S August election has resulted in an emphatic victory for the Fa’atuatua i le Atua Samoa ua Tasi (FAST) party. With 30 of the 51 seats, FAST has a comfortable
Falaeo champions inclusive democracy
TO reshape New Caledonia’s political landscape, Veylma Falaeo, President of the Congress of New Caledonia, is advancing a bold agenda centered on participatory democracy, government accountability, and
Pacific tuna stocks stay healthy
THE Pacific continues to remain the only region in the world where all four major tuna stocks—skipjack, yellowfin, bigeye, and albacore—are biologically healthy. And Forum Fisheries Agency Director General, Noan
Fiji edge Japan in rugby final
JOJI Nasova scored two tries and Fiji captured a second consecutive Pacific Nations Cup men’s rugby title today, defeating Japan 33–27 at Salt Lake City. Fiji took a decisive 33–10 lead on Nasova’s try
Hawaiʻi declared “Fiji Day” to honour reggae legend
HAWAI’I Governor Josh Green and other political leaders have officially declared September 13 as “Fiji Day” to pay tribute to the late Pacific reggae musician George “Fiji” Veikoso. This