We are watching you, and we will get you – Rabuka
THE inauguration of the Vuvale Maritime Essential Services Centre (VMESC) in Lami, Fiji, marks a significant advancement in regional collaboration for maritime security in the
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Uto Ni Yalo has arrived back home
UTO has arrived back home a day early, sparking excitement among members of the Uto NI Yalo trust, friends and families eagerly awaiting
Another Paris earthquake sends tsunamis to the Pacific
ACROSS the Pacific islands, people know that earthquakes can trigger tsunamis that travel across vast
Gender equality at heart of Pacific Islands agenda
SOLOMON Islands Prime Minister and Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum, Jeremiah Manele, delivered a strong statement at the 80th General Assembly, marking the thirtieth Anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on
Mullally first woman to head global Anglican church
DAME Sarah Mullally will be the next head of the worldwide Anglican Church as the first female Archbishop of
Global cooperation for peace, development, and human rights
GLOBAL cooperation remains crucial as nations face urgent challenges, highlighting the importance of collective efforts for peace, sustainable development, and human rights to ensure a prosperous future for vulnerable
“We told you to stop” Marshall Islands to UN
THE President of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Dr. Hilda Heine, delivered a strong and emotional statement at the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New
Growing Fiji–Australia business relationship
“Australia is back,” says Fiji-Australia Business Council (FABC) Vice President Saud Minam, as membership surges and ties
Women entrepreneurs shine at SPBD market day
Women micro-entrepreneurs from across Fiji gathered in Suva last week to celebrate SPBD's (South Pacific Business Development) annual Market
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
Revamped Pacific Ocean portal strengthens climate and marine decision-making
A NEW and improved ocean portal has been unveiled at the Pacific Islands Ocean Conference in
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
People centre of ocean conference
THE second Pacific Islands Ocean Conference (PIOC) opened on September 29 at the Heritage Park Hotel, drawing traditional knowledge holders, scientists, and ocean professionals from across the
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
Naivalurua calls on MSG to drive Pacific peace and stability
FIJI's Minister for Policing, Ioane Naivalurua, has reaffirmed the Melanesian Spearhead Group’s (MSG) commitment to regional security
Tuvalu fight hard against Kiwis
TUVALU played their first Futsal tournament today in a tough encounter against New