Churches want unity on nuke issue
THE World Council of Churches has called for unity in the church community in opposition to nuclear
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Fijiana coach speaks of cup hopes
LESS than a month from the opening of the 2025 Rugby World Cup, Fiji and Samoa will represent the Pacific in the grandest occasion of international women’s
Legal Analysis of the ICJ Advisory Opinion on Climate Change Obligations
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has delivered an historic advisory opinion which, for the first time, authoritatively sets out States’ legal duties in relation to climate
Engineering tick for Fiji uni
FNU has been granted full accreditation for its Level 6 Diploma in Engineering programmes by Engineering New
Kenilorea slams Taiwan visa denial
Solomon Islands Opposition MP Peter Kenilorea criticized reports that Taiwanese officials were denied visas for the Pacific Islands Forum in
GBV policy under fire
FIJIAN feminists have voiced concerns over a recent policy paper titled about men and gender-based
Deal on albacore allocation
Officials have agreed on the long-standing SPA tuna allocation within FFA members' EEZs south of the
Renewed hope: Why the ICJ climate decision matters to us all
The Advisory Opinion from the International Court of Justice on the “Obligations of States in Respect of Climate Change” is
Dengue: Samoa closes all schools
SAMOA’S schools have been closed by the caretaker government following a spike in dengue cases. And the health service has called for voluntary blood donations to the Red Cross. Caretaker Prime Minister, Tuala Tevaga
Fiji voter service expands
FIJI has introduced voter services at its foreign missions to prepare for the upcoming 2026
Tong fears for Kiribati
DESPITE the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) landmark ruling on protection of the environment, former Kiribati President Anote Tong fears for his island’s future. Tong, a founding father of the Pacific climate
Guam takes drug fight to post office
AN anti-drug trafficking initiative led by the United States Postal Inspection Service on Guam has netted more than 350kg of controlled substances.
PNG ballot box damage, 11 arrested
ELEVEN people have been arrested for allegedly destroying a ballot box and assaulting a Papua New Guinea police officer during the Aitape-Lumi by-elections last
New Zealand challenges Cook Islands PM
NEW Zealand has challenged Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown to test the views of the nation and hold a referendum on independence following his latest defence of agreements with
Fiji Police seize suspected meth
POLICE have seized 26 bags of suspected methamphetamines hidden in old batteries in a factory outside the
Trump pushes asylum seekers to Palau
THE Trump administration wants Palau to accept asylum seekers currently residing in the US in a push to deport migrants to countries in which they do not hold
Praise for youth after ICJ ruling
Pacific churches praise the ICJ ruling affirming access to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment as a human right for current and future
Argo leads major marine expedition in Fiji
A groundbreaking scientific and conservation expedition is currently underway across Fiji’s expansive ocean territory aboard the research vessel
Fijian music icon passes
THE Pacific music scene mourns the passing of Fiji – George Fiji Veikoso – today after he lost a long battle with
Pacific police bands display talent
MORE than 100 Pacific musicians gathered in Port Moresby this week in a celebration of music and
Safer hospital for Kiribati
A STATE of the art Funded hospital in Kiribati will provide better, safer facilities – especially for women and