Collective action for trust and integrity in Commonwealth governance
THE Nadi Declaration renews core Commonwealth principles to strengthen the rule of law, human rights, and governance across 56 member
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Shaping the future for all citizens
THE Commonwealth is advancing practical legislative initiatives to empower women, youth, and marginalised groups for broader societal
Fiji recognised for justice Innovation at Commonwealth meeting
THE Commonwealth ministers meeting reinforced the critical role of the rule of law for democracy and recognised Fiji’s achievement in justice
Commonwealth creates model laws for global AI regulation
THE Commonwealth leads global efforts to create model laws on AI, aiming to harness its benefits while mitigating risks across 56 diverse
The Power of Pacific Youth in Co-creating Education
As the world marks International Day of Education 2026—observed globally on 24 January—there is renewed focus on the transformational
Solomons faces corruption challenge
SOLOMON Islands remains mired in significant corruption challenges. That’s the warning from Transparency Solomon Islands
Patriarchy alive and well in regional law enforcement
ACROSS the Pacific, gender equality in policing has become a badge of reform. Recruitment targets are
Madigi Vou marks new maritime pathway as Swire Shipping awards four scholarships to FNU students
SUVA, FIJI- The Fiji National University (FNU) and its FNU Foundation were honoured to receive four prestigious scholarships
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
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.