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
Joseph Ravu
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
Why we must read
WHY do we read, and is it important? We tend to see reading just as a skill that we acquire at school and then use for various tasks in our
Igniting an education revolution
THE University of the South Pacific (USP) is taking bold steps to shape the future of tertiary education in the Pacific, announcing the launch of seven innovative programmes for the 2026 academic
Niche for Solo Uni
THE Solomon Islands National University (SINU) has decided to carve a niche for itself as a cornerstone of the nation’s higher education system and a catalyst for national development. Ten years after taking on
Fiji Airways confirms premium event partnership for Fiji Tourism Exchange 2026
FIJI, 30 January 2026 – Tourism Fiji is pleased to announce Fiji Airways as the Premium Event Partner for the Fiji Tourism Exchange
Litia’s Promise to her Widowed Mother
BA, FIJI – After losing her father at just nine months old, Litia Moce was raised by her widowed mother. While still completing her primary-level
Is it finally island time?
THE University of the South Pacific (USP) has been making its mark in the Academic World, with a vision that includes leveraging its geographic reach to build partnerships and attract
Past, present, future: Uni takes services to the region
THE University of Fiji builds its teaching on ancient Indian philosophy and the human values of the Arya Samaj tradition, shaping an ethical and cooperative campus
Time for reform
FOR many young Papua New Guineans, the journey from classroom to workplace is one of hope, challenge, and often, tough
Tonga at elections crossroads
IT has been suggested in some sections of the Tongan media that the recent elections have placed the Kingdom at a crossroads on its path toward
Drugs tossed at sea, no charges, crew and ship let go
FRENCH authorities have seized close to five tonnes of cocaine from a small boat and dumped the drugs at sea before allowing the crew and vessel to leave French
Palau people to decide fate of refugees
PALAU will decide by referendum whether to allow deportees from the United States to settle in the tiny North Pacific
Solomons airline spreads wings to PNG
SOLOMON Islands’ national carrier will introduce flights to Papua New Guinea, allowing connections to
Palau president at ADB
ASIA Development Bank President Masato Kanda met with Palau President Surangel S. Whipps Jr. this week as the bank scales up its support for small island developing