We Say: Time’s running out
IN Fiji, 30 traditional leaders are undergoing training to prepare them for leadership roles in their
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Eke backs balanced monarchy
TONGAN Prime Minister Dr ‘Aisake Eke will stand for re-election in general elections scheduled for November. In an exclusive interview with Islands Business, Eke said, “I’m standing. I think we have made some
From independence to Pacific leadership
OCTOBER 10, 1970, was a milestone for Fiji as it regained its independence after close to a century of British colonial rule.
Our children deserve better
AT the heart of politics today is a striking contradiction – the need to transition away from fossil fuels while continuing to develop these energy
Fiji’s living tradition and a call to unity
ACROSS Fiji, tribes take great pride in mats, which are endemic to their community. The story behind the mats, the materials used, and the skills needed to weave them are often closely guarded secrets passed down
Blue Pacific: Partnerships for tomorrow
AS a member of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), Fiji plays a strategic and progressive role that extends far beyond its historical
Tapestry of joy and concern: Vosayaco reflects on 55 years of independence
FOR 79-year-old Tokasa Vosayaco, Fiji’s journey to nationhood is not just a chapter in a history book; it is the story of her life, woven with threads of joy, trepidation, and an enduring faith in
Children’s health at risk from climate change
ONE in three Melanesian children experiences malnutrition (such as stunting, micronutrient deficiency, or obesity) while growing up on the front line of the climate
Mental health: a rising tide
THE growing urgency of climate change affects mental health, placing social workers at a critical crossroads as advocates and support systems for individuals and communities facing the psychological impact of
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
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,
