Emperor Naruhito’s birthday marks a milestone in Fiji–Japan relations
A FORMAL toast marked the 66th birthday of Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and highlighted the strong and respectful diplomatic ties between
VILIAME TAWANAKORO and JOSEPH RAVU
Room shortage at USP – students await housing and answers
AS the University of the South Pacific (USP) enters its second week of classes, a severe accommodation crisis has left
French navy supports Pacific fisheries surveillance initiatives
FRANCE plays a key role in managing a vast Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) in the Pacific, supporting
Bougainville government takes control of copper assets
THE Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) has consolidated its control over the island’s largest potential economic
Gizo hotel boosts Solomons tourism
SOLOMON tourism continues to increase its inventory – this time with a 16-bed hotel in
Briefs
CONGRESSWOMAN Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen is optimistic that federal funding for critical port improvements in American Samoa will ultimately be
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
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