Double displacement
SOME Bikinians returned to their home island in 1971, but surveys revealed ongoing levels of radioactivity that increased risk to human health.
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Racism, fear, reality?: A view of Niue and disappearance
NIUE has been called xenophobic, and at times, Niueans themselves use harsher words—even “racist”—to describe their own fears and
Reverse graduation: Unwelcome status change for Solomons
IN December 2027, Solomon Islands is scheduled to graduate from the United Nations’ Least Developed Country (LDC)
Timor: Fear and risk
DESPITE a stable constitutional framework, sustained international assistance, and substantial public
Fighting for Survival
FROM the moment she was appointed to represent Fiji at the recent Miss Pacific Islands Pageant, 19-year-old Ailava Samuels faced the very online negativity against which she
AI is coming!
ACROSS the globe, AI (artificial intelligence) has taken serious hold in office documents, social media, and university
No negotiation
THE Commonwealth Disabled People's Forum focuses on ensuring the United Nations (UN) Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities is implemented across Commonwealth member
Total recall: US summons envoys to the Pacific
IN a further blow to United States (US) influence in the region, the Trump Administration will withdraw key diplomats accredited to eight Forum member countries before the end of their normal
Movers and Shakers
BOUGAINVILLE’s Department of Health has appointed Alois Pukienei as Acting Secretary, succeeding Mathew
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
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