ICT State of Play
The newly released Pacific edition of the Digital Economy Report provides an update on internet connectivity and costs in the region. Selected statistics and notes from the report
2025
A legacy of hope
Pope Francis has left a legacy of hope for millions of Roman Catholic faithful around the world and those who seek climate
Subject to change: Options for Fiji Electoral reform
Many senior politicians in Fiji believe that the country’s electoral system cannot be changed without simultaneously amending the 2013 Constitution. If accurate, that would be a major dilemma because amending the 2013
Time for alternatives: Energy – There must be a better way
The time has come for the authorities across the region to look seriously at alternative sources of
We say: Save our reefs – Only we can save these treasures
Our reefs are treasured resources which must be protected at all costs. There is no substitute for these valuable assets which play an important role in the protection of the environment and the sustenance of human and
Clock ticks for social media
A ruling from France’s highest administrative court, the Conseil d’État, has criticised former Prime Minister Gabriel Attal’s temporary ban on TikTok in New
Digital era looms
“Not just a platform, but a movement. Not just a launch, but a promise.” That was the message at the Women in Tech Fiji
Pacific digital entrepreneurship
“The digital economy is about ensuring that talented Pacific Islanders have a choice: the choice to build a future at home, to contribute to their communities, and to play an active role in their country’s economic
Telco leaders to consider digital sovereignty and investment gaps
When leaders from the region’s telecommunications sector meet in Honiara this month, they will be considering some of the biggest issues to face not only the Pacific region but economies and societies globally: data
Changing times: States showcase equality initiatives
For the first time in Pacific history, Fiji hosted the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), marking a major milestone for the
A better way: New university offers alternative to current system
The Pacific's newest university launches this week, building on decades of work by the Pacific Theological
It’s a violation: France called out on nuclear tests
From 1966-1996, France conducted 193 nuclear explosions on Moruroa and Fangataufa atolls in the Tuamotu archipelago of Mā’ohi Nui, known in France as its overseas territory of French
Briefs
Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands Twenty-nine resident species are now protected under the US Endangered Species Act. The species include bats, birds, turtles, reptiles, invertebrates, and rare plants across
Death of a Hero: Vanuatu media freedom fighter falls
Once seen as a troublesome foreign media person, Marc Neil Jones has been laid to rest as a hero in his new home,
Old meets new: Movement bridges tradition and modern sounds
Pacificgroove Arts and Music is not just a school - it’s a movement dedicated to fostering the next generation of musicians, artists, and cultural leaders from the
Lessons from Super W 2025 Super
The Fijian Drua Women ended their Super W 2025 campaign after losing to the Queensland Reds in a high-scoring semi-final in Ballymore in
Movers and Shakers
The Fiji Trade Commission North America Trade Office has announced the appointment of Anare Bolanavanua in his new role as Investment and Community Engagement Officer. Bolanavanua previously served as the Finance and
From teaching to Tongpop: The artistic journey of Telly Tuita
For a few weeks in January, the ‘Thirsty Mile’ on Sydney’s harbour was a riot of colour and Tongan iconography. It was the work of Tongan Australian artist Telly Tuita, who brought his captivating show ‘The Tā
Walande, climate displacement and human rights
Over decades, the small community of Walande has seen their offshore home in Solomon Islands battered by cyclones, storm surges and sea level rise. Relocating to the mainland of Malaita—the nation’s most populous
We Say: Learning from faith-based teachings
Between March and April this year, three of the world’s largest religions celebrate important dates.On March 1, the Muslim community started its annual fast of Ramadan, sometimes known as Ramzan.This month-long time
Whispers
Border movementsThere was much fanfare from the Fiji Navy and police after they seized a firearm and some ammunition on a ship arriving from Tonga. First it was reported that there were a number of firearms and bullets
